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UAS NEWS
Aug 29, 20242 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 29, 20243 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 1, 20243 min read
Turning Internships Into Opportunities
UAS provides opportunities for young adults with autism to secure employment through structured volunteer internships.
Apr 26, 20241 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 3, 20243 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 29, 20242 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 31, 20243 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, 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
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 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 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
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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