Helping People Flourish!
The mission of Trinity Services says it all - to provide the highest quality, person-directed services and supports to people with disabilities and mental illness so they may flourish and live full and abundant lives.
At Trinity Services, we recognize that every person has unique needs and interests. Therefore, we work to provide individualized supports to each person, taking care to help them identify and achieve personal outcomes so that they may flourish.
The people we serve have dreams and goals that they work toward each day. We aim to help them reach those outcomes, exercise their choices, and live full and abundant lives.
Your generous donations support Trinity Services in fulfilling its mission to help people flourish every day. Each year, we are able to sustain and grow our wide array of services, which currently support over 5,800 people across Illinois. Your gifts truly make a difference in their lives.
Angelo's Story
Angelo, 22, who has a developmental disability and other challenges, always leaned heavily on his mother for support when he lived at home. "As a mother who worked in the disability community, I knew that the one thing Angelo needed was to learn to be independent," said his mother, Lisa.
Lisa made the difficult decision to place Angelo in the hands of Trinity Services. Trinity embraced Angelo and he moved into a Trinity Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) residence in Chicago. Angelo came to Trinity dependent on family, with no job, no friends nearby, no license to drive, and no home of his own. Trinity Services helped Angelo to flourish!
Today, Angelo is a carpenter's apprentice. He has a driver's license, pays his bills, schedules his own medical appointments, has new friends, and a girlfriend. Now, Lisa's relationship with Angelo is what it should be - just a mother and her adult son.
Angelo's mother is very grateful. "Thank you, Trinity Services, from the bottom of my heart!"
David's Story
Growing up in Joliet, David had a very difficult childhood. "My mom was a good person, but she worked long hours. So I was on my own a lot," explained David. "On the streets, I got into serious trouble."
Over the years, David continued on his downward spiral. Then in 2022, David received a referral to Trinity Services, where he met Juli, who became is case manager.
"When David first came to Trinity, he was very discouraged and express thoughts of deep despair and hopelessness," said Juli. Over time, Juli and her team worked with David. Slowly, his mental health improved, he got his driver's license back, and got a full-time job.
"My whole thought process is different now," David said with a smile. "I feel healthy again. And that's going to last a lifetime."
David credits Trinity Services with giving him a second chance at life. "I can honestly say that if it wasn't for Trinity, I would not be alive today. I am very thankful!"
Sean's Story
Diagnosed with developmental disabilities at a very early age, Sean lived at home with his mother, Kellie, and older brother, Michael. As Sean's got older and his needs grew, his challenges made it difficult for after-school care to keep him, despite have a one-on-one aid. As things got harder and Sean prepared to transition out of high school, Kellie kept trying to find help. Eventually, she discovered Trinity Services.
Although it took a while, Sean was accepted and moved into a Trinity residence in Chicago in 2023. Sean has been with Trinity for a year and a half. He uses a communication device to interact with staff. He has developed a good relationship with his roommate, who also communicates using a device.
"Sean is in a wonderful place now," said his mother. "He is definitely flourishing, always trying new things. He is happy and he is thriving!"
Kellie is very grateful for the support Sean receives from Trinity Services. "I thank Trinity for giving my Sean a home and the care he needs."