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The latest updates from RGA. We support nearly 2,000 people and employ around 300—that's a lot of good news that we're proud to share!

A Sister, an Advocate, and Eleven Years of Showing Up

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This National Volunteer Week, meet Cathy Lomasney: an 11-year RGA volunteer whose dedication to her brother Tom has grown into a decade of advocacy, community building, and showing up for everyone we serve. More…


How a Newfound Self-Esteem Transformed Taliyah's Career Journey

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A lack of self-esteem made Taliyah's job search difficult. See how working with an RGA job developer helped her flourish into a responsible, independent professional. More…


Bradley Finds His Voice at Community Learning Services

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A move to a new day program can be a big adjustment. For Bradley, the transition to RGA's Community Learning Services in Lombard was the start of an exciting new chapter. More…


Ray Graham Association Celebrates 75 Years of Service

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President & CEO Kim Zoeller discusses our commitment to growth, including expanding behavioral health therapy and strengthening our community-based homes. Thank you, Naperville Community Television (NCTV17), for spotlighting our work! More…


Behavioral Health Clinic Receives Transformational Grant

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RGA's Emerge Behavioral Health Clinic has received a generous grant to enhance behavioral health supports tailored explicitly for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. More…


Matt's Dream

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Matt, a spirited young man, has a dream that is as clear as day: he wants to understand what it means to be a helpful and brave police officer. But this dream isn’t just about wearing a uniform—it’s about learning to be calm, listening attentively, and helping others. More…


Tommy's Progress

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Tommy has always been a beacon of energy and enthusiasm, but the past year has been particularly challenging. More…


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