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“A dream is the bearer of a new possibility, the enlarged horizon, the great hope.” – Howard Thuman. The Virginia F. Dolan Lounge of the Judah Robinson Foundation has moved to a new location! 31 West Downer Place, Suite 304 in the historic Aurora Business Center. Judah Robinson Foundation continues to serve the individuals who are unhoused, housing insecure, or have a history of housing instability related to mental health needs. The new Lounge location continues to offer…

Sunday, March 23 1PM The Judah Robinson Foundation will be hosting a grand opening for their Virginia F. Dolan Lounge, a place for clients to warm up, cool off or simply chill in a friendly environment at 1pm. 31 W Downer Pl, Suite 304 Aurora, IL 60506-5112, This event is open to the public. Appetizers and drinks will be available. Stop by and say hello!

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) “psychosis is a collection of symptoms that affect the mind, where there has been some loss of contact with reality. During an episode of psychosis, a person’s thoughts and perceptions are disrupted and they may have difficulty recognizing what is real and what is not.  People with psychosis typically experience delusions (false beliefs, for example, that people on television are sending them special messages or that others are…

On February 8th we had our first life skills group at JRF. We had covered time management skills and focused on discussing ways we organize our time. The clients had enjoyed the donuts offered and described ways they can better manage their time. Calendars, using the worksheet that was provided, and making to-do lists were common answers. Though the group was small, it was easy to incorporate everyone into the conversation. We had found through articles online that making to-do lists, finding…

The winter season is approaching fast. One moment, it was November 1st, and now we’re heading into December. As we approached the cold season, JRF clients and keeping warm were on my mind. Here is a list of things to consider when going outdoors in snow or low temperatures during the winter season: Keeping the core warm (internal body organs, such as the heart, lungs, and brains) is important to consider in Illinois temperatures. Layering up with thin material or keeping a few shirts on under…

We’re often asked what we need by way of donations. Below you’ll find a partial list. Toiletries First-aid products Menstrual hygiene products Winter hats & gloves Tarps Hand warmers Pet food Toilet paper Pop-top canned items Non-alcoholic beverages Fruit juices Pantry Staples Cash donations ALWAYS needed.