Center for Independent Futures

We always want to ensure we’re as accessible as possible, which means we host many activities on Zoom and offer many hybrid options. ✨

One of our community favorites? Bingo on Zoom! 🔥 It’s a fun way to play a great game with an even greater group of people!!

In our Creative Writing & Sharing Group, participants explore a variety of writing prompts, including this ABC poem activity. ✏️

Drew and his co-author were excited to share their poem, not only with the group, but with our community!

Congratulations to CIF’s very own Kevin on being named his Temple’s 2026 “Man of the Year”! 🎉

We’re proud to celebrate this incredible honor!

After having a great time preparing these tasty creations while learning new kitchen skills and working together as a team, Cooking Club proudly presented their Sloppy Joe Boats and Rice Crispy Treats! 🍽️

Whatever type of craft you love, Craft & Chat has a place for you! 🧶

It’s a space to create and build community one project at a time. We love to see what you're working on!

Happy Pride Month!!! 🌈

We're proud to celebrate our participants following their passions and expressing themselves through their drag troupe, True Colors!! 💖

True Colors was formed by two fabulous young adults out to prove that disabilities shouldn’t stop anybody from achieving their dreams!

It's an absolute delight to watch them all command the stage!

We’re hiring a Program Manager! 🤩

This role plays a key part in building meaningful relationships with participants and families, supporting and mentoring direct service staff, assisting with onboarding and training, and helping ensure our life skills coaching team is prepared and supported.

What you'll bring:
🔹 Bachelor’s degree in a related field
🔹 5+ years of experience supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
🔹 Leadership, mentoring, and management experience
🔹 Strong communication and relationship-building skills

If you're passionate about person-centered direct services and want to make a meaningful impact, learn more about the position here: https://independentfutures.com/careers/

Each month, our Community Builders plan an outing with supportive housing options participants based on their interests. Needless to say, the Wolves hockey game was a huge hit among these sports fans! 🏒

Our Coffee and Conversations activity started their morning at a local breakfast spot!

The coffees were iced, and the conversations made for the perfect start to the day. ☕ 🌞

We’re excited to share our latest community art project! 🎨

Our Art Club partnered with Art Encounter to help brighten our office windows for the summer season. Over several weeks, participants carefully planned and painted original abstract designs filled with unique colors and patterns.

The finished display is now up and will remain for about two months. If you’re in Downtown Evanston, we’d love for you to stop by and take a look!

Thank you to everyone involved for bringing so much creativity and joy to our space. 🩷