Providing support, purpose and joy to people of all abilities.

Keshet is a one-of-a-kind organization that brings classroom experiences, camps, sports, social and vocational activities, and residential opportunities to 600 people with disabilities and special needs each year.

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December 26, 2023

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Amazing Happens at Keshet

Keshet impacts the lives of all in our community

From the very start, Keshet has grown alongside our participants, creating community where people of all abilities learn, play, work and live together. Today, Keshet continues to flourish, with over 75 programs in the Chicago area and Wisconsin, 3 residences, 200 dedicated staff and lay leaders, dozens of community and corporate partners, and thousands of engaged donors around the world.

600

People with disabilities receive services each year

4000

School and camp peers, volunteers, family members, coworkers and friends impacted each year

$ 140000

Granted in scholarships in 2022

46 %

Increase in participants at Keshet's adult day program, GADOL, since 2020

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With your generosity, Keshet will succeed and grow well into the future

Nurtured by respect, creativity, tenacity, and unconditional love, Keshet makes a powerful difference in the lives of each child and adult with disabilities, their families, the community and beyond.

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From our participants and residents to their families, our team, and the broader world around us, being a true family means we can all work together to help Keshet serve and grow in meaningful and impactful ways.

With your help, we’ll continue to grow our educational, recreational, residential, camp, sports, and vocational programs to help our participants discover the best in themselves, find purpose and joy in their lives, and build a community of support around them.

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Technology Generates Inclusive Learning

In the ever-evolving world of education, technology has become invaluable in shaping the way that our students learn and educators teach. Our students each receive the proper tools that foster growth, communication and a sense of belonging. The technology we provide goes beyond the classroom and, when used effectively, leads to endless success stories for all of Keshet’s students.

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Painting in Brighter Colors

Over the past few months, Keshet’s leadership team has brushed up on its efforts to make art an even more vital part of programming. By investing in art, we’ve given participants their own canvases to create what they want, explore new ways to communicate and opportunities to succeed.

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Keshet’s Sukkot Spectacular

The week of Sukkot is all about giving thanks, being outdoors and celebrating together as a community, all of which are right up our alley here at Keshet! Let’s see a little round-up of all that Keshet’s programs have planned for the holiday…

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