Lawrence Hall
@lawrencehall.bsky.social
Empowering those who have experienced trauma by providing healing, stability, & community connection.
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Lawrence Hall
@lawrencehall.bsky.social
· Nov 25
Hello Bluesky! Lawrence Hall is a community-based service agency in Chicago committed to helping heal the effects of childhood trauma. Follow us for organizational updates and ways you can get involved!
Join us and learn how to become a licensed foster parent and how you can help address the needs of our youth!
February 2, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Join us and learn how to become a licensed foster parent and how you can help address the needs of our youth!
Lawrence Hall's Community of CARE hosted our first Mac Off! Five competitors brought their own unique homemade macaroni and cheese dishes, but the real winners were those of us who got to eat them 😋
January 30, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Lawrence Hall's Community of CARE hosted our first Mac Off! Five competitors brought their own unique homemade macaroni and cheese dishes, but the real winners were those of us who got to eat them 😋
What’s possible in 2065? A future built by generations of community who believe in young people and their limitless potential.
Watch this "message" from 2065 — originally shown at our 2025 Fall Fête: youtu.be/WzLwuIGQPb4?...
Watch this "message" from 2065 — originally shown at our 2025 Fall Fête: youtu.be/WzLwuIGQPb4?...
A Lawrence Hall Future — 2065
YouTube video by Lawrence Hall
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January 29, 2026 at 5:57 PM
What’s possible in 2065? A future built by generations of community who believe in young people and their limitless potential.
Watch this "message" from 2065 — originally shown at our 2025 Fall Fête: youtu.be/WzLwuIGQPb4?...
Watch this "message" from 2065 — originally shown at our 2025 Fall Fête: youtu.be/WzLwuIGQPb4?...
While Chicago is hunkered down against a deep freeze, we wanted to share these photos from our Adventure Therapy ice climbing trip last weekend! Our youth had a lot of fun, faced fears, made great strides and showed resilience in the elements. Very cool! ❄️
January 26, 2026 at 3:06 PM
While Chicago is hunkered down against a deep freeze, we wanted to share these photos from our Adventure Therapy ice climbing trip last weekend! Our youth had a lot of fun, faced fears, made great strides and showed resilience in the elements. Very cool! ❄️
Live from Lawrence Hall... it’s a 2015 Weekend Update!🎥 From a new name and 150 years of service to expanding into South Shore, hear from SNL star...err...Lawrence Hall CEO Kara Teeple, how 2015 marked a turning point for our organization.
A Lawrence Hall History - 2015
YouTube video by Lawrence Hall
youtu.be
January 23, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Live from Lawrence Hall... it’s a 2015 Weekend Update!🎥 From a new name and 150 years of service to expanding into South Shore, hear from SNL star...err...Lawrence Hall CEO Kara Teeple, how 2015 marked a turning point for our organization.
This Thursday, Lawrence Hall's Workforce Development program invites all people in our South Shore community age 16 and above to join us for a Resource Fair to get valuable information on employment opportunities, trainings, and more from industry-leading organizations. See you there!
January 20, 2026 at 6:47 PM
This Thursday, Lawrence Hall's Workforce Development program invites all people in our South Shore community age 16 and above to join us for a Resource Fair to get valuable information on employment opportunities, trainings, and more from industry-leading organizations. See you there!
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words and actions continue to inspire change. At Lawrence Hall, we aim to instill that same spirit in our youth—helping them recognize their worth, celebrate their resilience, and strengthen their community as they transform challenges into opportunities.
January 19, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words and actions continue to inspire change. At Lawrence Hall, we aim to instill that same spirit in our youth—helping them recognize their worth, celebrate their resilience, and strengthen their community as they transform challenges into opportunities.
Lawrence Hall's CPO Sean McGinnis and our long-time partner, LaVonte Stewart, executive director of Lost Boyz Inc., know better than anyone the value of funding community programs. Read about their conversation with Mayor Brandon Johnson during his recent visit here:
As mayor touts lower crime, community groups say lack of funding jeopardizes the trend
Mayor Brandon Johnson credited community groups in a South Side police district for contributing to a 53.9% decrease in homicides last year compared to 2024. But one of those group’s leaders, who rece...
chicago.suntimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Lawrence Hall's CPO Sean McGinnis and our long-time partner, LaVonte Stewart, executive director of Lost Boyz Inc., know better than anyone the value of funding community programs. Read about their conversation with Mayor Brandon Johnson during his recent visit here:
What was LH like in 1988? Think Aqua Net, scrunchies,& fanny packs — & an unwavering commitment to young people.
Watch our fun, farcical 1980s infomercial, hosted by our Fall Fête Champion for Children Jayne Coyne here and...
youtu.be/MfgnmJ-F8KA?...
Watch our fun, farcical 1980s infomercial, hosted by our Fall Fête Champion for Children Jayne Coyne here and...
youtu.be/MfgnmJ-F8KA?...
A Lawrence Hall History - 1988
YouTube video by Lawrence Hall
youtu.be
January 13, 2026 at 7:48 PM
What was LH like in 1988? Think Aqua Net, scrunchies,& fanny packs — & an unwavering commitment to young people.
Watch our fun, farcical 1980s infomercial, hosted by our Fall Fête Champion for Children Jayne Coyne here and...
youtu.be/MfgnmJ-F8KA?...
Watch our fun, farcical 1980s infomercial, hosted by our Fall Fête Champion for Children Jayne Coyne here and...
youtu.be/MfgnmJ-F8KA?...
We wanted to take a moment this morning to thank JR Dessert Bakery for making our 160th birthday celebration a little sweeter with their donation of these delicious cupcake jars! They were a hit! Go visit them in West Rogers Park for a huge selection of tasty treats!
January 6, 2026 at 6:55 PM
We wanted to take a moment this morning to thank JR Dessert Bakery for making our 160th birthday celebration a little sweeter with their donation of these delicious cupcake jars! They were a hit! Go visit them in West Rogers Park for a huge selection of tasty treats!
What brought you holiday cheer this season? For us, it was Aramark once again volunteering their time to bring our CFTC a joyful holiday party! Our youth are ending the year with cheer to spare thanks to the wonderufl food, fun, games, and of course the visit from Santa. Thank you, Aramark!
December 31, 2025 at 5:16 PM
What brought you holiday cheer this season? For us, it was Aramark once again volunteering their time to bring our CFTC a joyful holiday party! Our youth are ending the year with cheer to spare thanks to the wonderufl food, fun, games, and of course the visit from Santa. Thank you, Aramark!
Happy 160th birthday, Lawrence Hall! Since December 30, 1865, our mission to provide young people with care has lived on thanks to supporters like you.
We hope that you'll continue standing with us — because the future we're building depends on all of us, together.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uky...
We hope that you'll continue standing with us — because the future we're building depends on all of us, together.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uky...
Celebrating Lawrence Hall's 160th Birthday
YouTube video by Lawrence Hall
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December 30, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Happy 160th birthday, Lawrence Hall! Since December 30, 1865, our mission to provide young people with care has lived on thanks to supporters like you.
We hope that you'll continue standing with us — because the future we're building depends on all of us, together.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uky...
We hope that you'll continue standing with us — because the future we're building depends on all of us, together.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uky...
In 1914, Judge Mary Bartelme's vision of care & hope redefined how youth and families were supported, helping lay the foundation for the Lawrence Hall we know today.
Watch some of her story here & continue her legacy of inspiring future generations by donating at lawrencehall.org/causes/winte...
Watch some of her story here & continue her legacy of inspiring future generations by donating at lawrencehall.org/causes/winte...
A Lawrence Hall History - 1914
YouTube video by Lawrence Hall
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December 22, 2025 at 11:10 PM
In 1914, Judge Mary Bartelme's vision of care & hope redefined how youth and families were supported, helping lay the foundation for the Lawrence Hall we know today.
Watch some of her story here & continue her legacy of inspiring future generations by donating at lawrencehall.org/causes/winte...
Watch some of her story here & continue her legacy of inspiring future generations by donating at lawrencehall.org/causes/winte...
You still haven't picked out holiday cards?? We can help! But only if you place your order by December 18th. Spread winter cheer and get your youth-designed cards at lawrencehall.org/causes/holid...
December 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
You still haven't picked out holiday cards?? We can help! But only if you place your order by December 18th. Spread winter cheer and get your youth-designed cards at lawrencehall.org/causes/holid...
Our 160-year story began in 1865, & as our anniversary approaches, we’re honoring our revolutionary roots while looking ahead at all to come. Watch this lighthearted video to see where we started, & support our future by donating by 1.31.26: lawrencehall.org/causes/winte...
youtu.be/kiCUEw2zc2s?...
youtu.be/kiCUEw2zc2s?...
A Lawrence Hall History - 1865
YouTube video by Lawrence Hall
youtu.be
December 10, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Our 160-year story began in 1865, & as our anniversary approaches, we’re honoring our revolutionary roots while looking ahead at all to come. Watch this lighthearted video to see where we started, & support our future by donating by 1.31.26: lawrencehall.org/causes/winte...
youtu.be/kiCUEw2zc2s?...
youtu.be/kiCUEw2zc2s?...
Lawrence Hall community members, volunteers, mentors, and staff are invited to join us for a gift-wrapping party!
We provide the gifts, the giftwrap, the tape, the scissors, refreshments, holiday music, and cheer! So come to our 71st Street campus and help make our youth’s days merry and bright.
We provide the gifts, the giftwrap, the tape, the scissors, refreshments, holiday music, and cheer! So come to our 71st Street campus and help make our youth’s days merry and bright.
December 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Lawrence Hall community members, volunteers, mentors, and staff are invited to join us for a gift-wrapping party!
We provide the gifts, the giftwrap, the tape, the scissors, refreshments, holiday music, and cheer! So come to our 71st Street campus and help make our youth’s days merry and bright.
We provide the gifts, the giftwrap, the tape, the scissors, refreshments, holiday music, and cheer! So come to our 71st Street campus and help make our youth’s days merry and bright.
How can you make an impact this #GivingTuesday? There are countless ways to support Lawrence Hall, from a donation to volunteering. We appreciate all the ways in which our community shows up for us today and every day for the past 160 years. Make your impact at lawrencehall.org/donate
December 2, 2025 at 3:16 PM
How can you make an impact this #GivingTuesday? There are countless ways to support Lawrence Hall, from a donation to volunteering. We appreciate all the ways in which our community shows up for us today and every day for the past 160 years. Make your impact at lawrencehall.org/donate
Join us and learn how to become a licensed foster parent and how you can help address the needs of our youth!
December 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Join us and learn how to become a licensed foster parent and how you can help address the needs of our youth!
Lawrence Hall’s South Shore team celebrated community in a big way today-- serving over 300 meals! This Thanksgiving, we were grateful for May St, our new community partner, Exquisite Catering Co., the Alderman’s Office, our team, and the amazing families we serve!
November 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Lawrence Hall’s South Shore team celebrated community in a big way today-- serving over 300 meals! This Thanksgiving, we were grateful for May St, our new community partner, Exquisite Catering Co., the Alderman’s Office, our team, and the amazing families we serve!
Leading to our 160th anniversary on 12.30, we'll share peeks into our past & future built by the help of our community. Your kindness inspires our youth to believe in themselves. Help us raise $160K by 1.31.26 so we can stay a healing presence for the next 160 years: lawrencehall.org/causes/winte...
November 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Leading to our 160th anniversary on 12.30, we'll share peeks into our past & future built by the help of our community. Your kindness inspires our youth to believe in themselves. Help us raise $160K by 1.31.26 so we can stay a healing presence for the next 160 years: lawrencehall.org/causes/winte...
Lawrence Hall prides ourself in being a safe, affirming place for the transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals in our community, and today we honor those whose lives were lost to violence on #TransDayOfRemembrance.
Find ways to be an ally at www.hrc.org/resources/tr...
Find ways to be an ally at www.hrc.org/resources/tr...
November 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Lawrence Hall prides ourself in being a safe, affirming place for the transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals in our community, and today we honor those whose lives were lost to violence on #TransDayOfRemembrance.
Find ways to be an ally at www.hrc.org/resources/tr...
Find ways to be an ally at www.hrc.org/resources/tr...
We are incredibly proud of our TIL Lead Case Specialist, Lashenuda Carr, who delivered written testimony today to the Ways and Means Committee on behalf of Youth Villages, by way of Lawrence Hall, on our work with young people.
See the full testimonial here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GEq...
See the full testimonial here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GEq...
November 18, 2025 at 8:56 PM
We are incredibly proud of our TIL Lead Case Specialist, Lashenuda Carr, who delivered written testimony today to the Ways and Means Committee on behalf of Youth Villages, by way of Lawrence Hall, on our work with young people.
See the full testimonial here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GEq...
See the full testimonial here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GEq...
We are so proud to be breaking ground today on our Lakewood LGBTQ+ Community Home. In the coming months, we hope to make this home as warm and welcoming as the Edgewater neighborhood that gave us such a beautiful reception while we marked the occasion with staff, partners, and community members.
November 13, 2025 at 10:42 PM
We are so proud to be breaking ground today on our Lakewood LGBTQ+ Community Home. In the coming months, we hope to make this home as warm and welcoming as the Edgewater neighborhood that gave us such a beautiful reception while we marked the occasion with staff, partners, and community members.
How are we managing the first snow of the season, Chicago? ❄️ The volunteers from Northern Trust closed our Garden of Serenity for the winter in the nick of time! We were so grateful for their hard work last week, and we're glad to know our garden will be beautiful as ever next year. #NTGivesBack
November 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
How are we managing the first snow of the season, Chicago? ❄️ The volunteers from Northern Trust closed our Garden of Serenity for the winter in the nick of time! We were so grateful for their hard work last week, and we're glad to know our garden will be beautiful as ever next year. #NTGivesBack
Halloween may be over, but we're still haunted by the memory of the delicious s'mores, roaring fire pit, creative crafts & fun costumes from our Child & Family Treatment Center celebration! Big thanks to our Creative Therapies and Development teams for helping us end Spooky Season in Spooky Style. 🎃
November 7, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Halloween may be over, but we're still haunted by the memory of the delicious s'mores, roaring fire pit, creative crafts & fun costumes from our Child & Family Treatment Center celebration! Big thanks to our Creative Therapies and Development teams for helping us end Spooky Season in Spooky Style. 🎃