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Aug 292 min read

From Farm to Future: UAS Summer Programs Build Lifelong Benefits

While many schools and other activities paused during the summer months, our UAS programs were in full momentum. Through valuable...

Jul 293 min read

The Power of Small Acts at Growing Solutions Farm

Our ongoing summer impact is a result of the dedicated volunteers at Growing Solutions Farm – there is no price tag on the time, energy, and

May 13 min read

Turning Internships Into Opportunities

UAS provides opportunities for young adults with autism to secure employment through structured volunteer internships.

Apr 261 min read

Urban Farm Helps Students with Autism

Growing Solutions Farm was recently featured on FarmWeekNow who highlighted the essential life skills this program gives its students...

Apr 33 min read

Empowerment Through Employment: Creating Job Opportunities for UAS students

No matter what day of the week it is, Mike Tracy can often be found setting out on another expedition across the Chicagoland area. After...

Feb 292 min read

SOCIAL IMPACT AT UAS

Have you ever found yourself feeling awkward or struggling to connect with someone in a social situation? For our young adults at UAS,...

Jan 313 min read

From Seasonal to All-Seasons: Extending the Life – and Impact – of Growing Solutions Farm

Mike Underdown and Tim Hayes might not be the first names that come to mind when thinking about urban agriculture. After all, they’re...

Sep 27, 20231 min read

UAS Launches Young Adult Advisory Council

This month, Urban Autism Solutions kicked off an exciting new initiative with the inaugural meeting of the newly formed Young Adult...

Aug 9, 20232 min read

UAS Wraps Up a Successful One Summer Chicago Program

Friday, August 4th marked the conclusion of the eighth year of the One Summer Chicago program at Growing Solutions Farm. For the eighth...

Jul 22, 20231 min read

UAS Hosts Summer Ambassador Program

Growing Solutions Farm is bustling with activity this Summer, as we've been thrilled to welcome the energetic and enthusiastic young...

Jan 18, 20231 min read

Meet our new executive director

A letter from incoming UAS Executive Director, Maura McCarthy

Jan 18, 20233 min read

2023 Brings Changes at UAS

A letter from UAS Executive Director Heather M. Tarczan

Nov 16, 20221 min read

Growing Solutions Farm on Fox32 Chicago

Fox 32 Chicago's Natalie Bomke covered Urban Autism Solutions' Growing Solutions Farm in a segment that aired on November 16. Natalie...

Oct 21, 20221 min read

UAS Partnership with Lyft on Fox 32 News

Alejandro Sanchez is a student at the Ray Graham Training Center who got his job at DD's Discounts through Urban Autism Solutions....

Oct 20, 20221 min read

UAS in the Chicago Tribune

The Chicago Tribune covered Urban Autism Solutions' jobs program in an October 21 article by reporter Darcel Rockett. Rockett interviewed...

Aug 19, 20222 min read

5 Tips to ease the transition back to school for children with autism

The key is doing what you can to turn unknown into knowns

Aug 16, 20221 min read

Growing Solutions Farm in the News

NTD Business News covers Growing Solutions Farm

Aug 2, 20221 min read

ABC7 Chicago features students at Growing Solutions Farm

'Chicago Proud' news segment focuses on One Summer Chicago student workers

Jul 18, 20221 min read

WGN Radio: Apologue Liqueurs talks about their unique partnership with Growing Solutions Farm

Growing Solutions Farm grows celery root exclusively for the craft spirits company

Jul 15, 20222 min read

Sensory Garden: Remix!

The garden gets about 150 new plants!

Jul 15, 20223 min read

UAS Jobs program one of Few designed to serve youth from underserved communities

UAS fills a significant gap in job services programs

Jun 29, 20221 min read

UAS featured on WTTW Chicago Tonight

WTTW segment marks 10-years of innovative solutions

Jun 29, 20222 min read

‘Carrots & Cocktails’: UAS celebrates 10 years

Celebration brought 170 people to Growing Solutions Farm

Jun 28, 20223 min read

UAS welcomes two new board members

May 23, 20221 min read

Growing Solutions Farm receives Laudato Si' Gardens Award

Growing Solutions Farm recognized by the Archdiocese of Chicago

Apr 28, 20221 min read

Autism Acceptance Month: Trey

Trey talks about friendships he made at the UAS Monthly Meetup and what it's like to have autism

Apr 22, 20221 min read

Autism Acceptance Month: John

In recognition of #AutismAcceptanceMonth, each Friday we will post a perspective from one of our friends in the #autism community in an...

Apr 18, 20221 min read

UAS on WBEZ Radio

Executive director Heather Tarczan talks about how UAS fills gaps in autism services for young adults

Apr 15, 20221 min read

Autism Acceptance Month: Mitchell

In recognition of #AutismAcceptanceMonth, each Friday we will post a perspective from one of our friends in the #autism community in an...

Apr 8, 20222 min read

Autism Acceptance Month: Miranda

From anxiety to hope.

Apr 6, 20221 min read

Bradon Talks Autism with WBEZ

Navigating the autism landscape and finding community in the UAS Monthly Meetup

Apr 1, 20221 min read

Taylor Sweep covered by The Gazette

UAS program designed to help students build transferrable job skills in the news

Apr 1, 20221 min read

Autism Acceptance Month: Julie Tracy

UAS co-founder shares her thoughts as a mom and a professional in the autism community

Mar 24, 20224 min read

Urban Autism Solutions partners with Lyft to help young adults with autism get to work

Lyft helps students get to work safely

Mar 15, 20221 min read

15 UAS Bus Shelter Posters Go Up Across Chicago

From downtown to Bucktown!

Mar 7, 20222 min read

UAS Meet-Up Brings Together Young Adults with Autism

The UAS meet-up is the longest-running meet-up for young adults with autism in the Chicago area

Mar 3, 20222 min read

Meet Alejandro

A strong work ethic and great communications skills shine through at his job.

Mar 3, 20223 min read

Keepin' it Clean: Taylor Sweep

UAS internship program helps students build transferrable job skills.

Feb 28, 20225 min read

What to Plant: Know Your Personnel

Knowing your environment is the first step to picking the right plants this growing season.

Feb 7, 20223 min read

UAS Life Lab Lets Students Practice Skills of Daily Living in a Real Home

Occupational therapy doctoral students work with students on household activities, personal care and more

Feb 3, 20223 min read

Houseplants!

Tips for a greener thumb from Growing Solutions Farm lead grower

Jan 28, 20225 min read

Don't Call it Dirt!

It's way more complex. It's soil, and its worth a closer look.

Jan 25, 20221 min read

GSF featured in Modern Farmer Magazine

Lead grower Tucker Kelly and UAS executive director Heather M. Tarczan talked to Modern Farmer Magazine

Jan 19, 20225 min read

Farm FAQs Part Three

We cover morning vs. afternoon sun, raised beds, and super easy vegetables in this FAQ.

Jan 7, 20223 min read

A Grant From The Albert Pick, Jr. Fund

The $20,000 grant will support STEM learning at Growing Solutions Farm

Jan 6, 20225 min read

Farm FAQs Part Two

We discuss celeriac, why we don't grow berries at the farm, green tomatoes and more in this FAQ.

Dec 15, 20214 min read

Farm FAQs Part One

Everything you ever wanted to know about Growing Solutions Farm! Written by our very own lead grower, Tucker Kelly.

Dec 13, 20211 min read

Lead Grower Tucker Kelly on The Mike Nowak Show

Growing Solutions Farm lead farmer Tucker Kelly talks with Mike Nowak about the farm!

Dec 9, 20213 min read

UAS gets grant to support Growing Solutions Farm

Support from Advocates for Urban Agriculture will let the GSF hire another part-time farmer

Nov 29, 20211 min read

Urban Hike Covered By Block Club Chicago

An intrepid reporter takes a hike... with Urban Hike with Mike!

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