Participants across all four READI Chicago communities spent the week working at the Special Olympics Spring Games, running the lunch shifts and feeding the athletes.
It is READI Chicago’s second year partnering with the Chicago Park District on this event. Eileen Guinane, Special Olympics administrator for the Park District, said READI Chicago was requested back this year by popular demand, with participants, staff, and the Park District alike considering the partnership a success.
“This week has been really fun,” said James, a READI Chicago participant. “We’ve gotten new experiences and got to see new people. It’s really fun hanging around with these kids, actually.”
