Blue Cap's Mission is to Support People with intellectual Disabilities to enjoy their life to the fullest. 
Blue Cap's Vision is that 75% of people served at Blue Cap will be satisfied with family connections, social activities, and their work/volunteer life by June 2027.


Get Involved

Get Involved


Join Blue Cap Family & Friends Association

The Blue Cap Family & Friends Association was formed in the 1970s as the "Parent Association" by families  interested in supporting activities for their children receiving services at Blue Cap. Over the years the Parent Association constantly grew in its membership and support to Blue Cap. 

Today it operates as the Family and Friends Association. The Family and Friends Association is a large group of parents, siblings, extended families, and friends. 

The money raised goes into a restricted Activity Fund which allows people to experience vibrant and meaningful community activities based on personal interests.

Come have fun with us while we support activities for the individuals at Blue Cap. Contact Ellen Boyd at
(708) 389-6578 Ext. 120 or at EllenB@Blue-cap.org for more details.

Lend a Hand

Encourage your employees to lend a helping hand by hosting a Volunteer Day at your company. A Volunteer Day is a day when your entire company can give to Blue Cap by allowing staff to volunteer while still being paid by your company. 
Contact Jill Hart, Director of Community Relations at (708) 389-8137 Ext. 108 or at Jillh@blue-cap.org.

Become a Board Member

Looking to make a difference? Want to give back to the community? Become a Blue Cap Board member. Share your passion for Blue Cap by taking a leadership role to support our mission. 
Contact Patricia Thies, Executive Director at  (708) 389-6578 Ext. 100 or at Pat.Thies@Blue-cap.org. 

Volunteer in the Food Pantry 

Volunteer in the Food Pantry at Blue Cap on Tuesdays between 9am-2pm. Sign up with Marge Pyzik, Director of Community Day Services at (708) 389-6578 Ext. 102 or at Margep@Blue-cap.org.

Share a Skill

Share a skill or hobby by coming to Blue Cap to teach a class and share your talents with the people we support and/or the staff. We all love to learn new skills and hobbies! To share a skill or hobby with Blue Cap, contact Marge Pyzik, Director of Community Day Services at (708) 389-6578 Ext. 102 or 

Volunteer at Events

Volunteers are also needed for the fundraising events Blue Cap hosts every year, including Tag Days, Golf Outing, Auction and Rose Walk. Put together a team or come out individually to volunteer for our Annual Tag Days fundraiser. Volunteers perform various jobs for each event, including collecting donations at intersections and storefronts, handing out candy and information about Blue Cap. For more information about volunteering at an event contact Jill Hart, Director of Community Outreach at (708) 389-8137 Ext. 108 or at jhart@blue-cap.org.

Create, Plan, & Run an Event Benefiting Blue Cap

To run an event for Blue Cap, please contact Jill Hart, Director of Community Relations at (708) 389-8137 Ext. 108 or at JillH@Blue-cap.org.

Planned Giving

Consider including Blue Cap in your Estate Plans by becoming a member of our Infinity Society.

Advocate

Click here to learn ways to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that all people, regardless of their ability, lead a safe, happy and meaningful life in their community.
For more information about Getting Involved at Blue Cap, contact the Development Office at (708) 389-8137 Ext. 108 or contact us at info@blue-cap.org.
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