SUBURBAN WOMEN’S GROUP PROVIDES $14,500 TO LITTLE CITY’S ART PROGRAM
15/10/2015
By Ann Meyer
FUNDS FROM 100 WOMEN WHO CARE WILL SUPPORT CENTER FOR THE ARTS FACILITATORS
PALATINE, Ill. -- October 15, 2015
Little City is pleased to announce it has received a $14,500 donation from 100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chicago.
The funds will provide much needed funding for art facilitators at Little City’s Center for the Arts. Currently, 10 professional artists serve as facilitators at the Center for the Arts, where they provide guidance for the more than 75 artists who use the studios and available supplies to create art.
“100 Women Who Care is all about women pooling their resources to help others. We know that our donation to support the facilitators at Little City’s Center for the Arts will have a significant impact on the lives of the men and women who use the center to express themselves creatively. We are proud to support their efforts,” says Laurie Richter, founder of 100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chicago.
The group’s mission is to use the power of collective giving to make a difference in the north suburban community it serves. It meets quarterly to pick a local charity to support, with members each contributing to the cause.
The funds from 100 Women Who Care will go a long way toward allowing Little City to continue to provide facilitators, who serve a vital role in the program. Facilitators introduce new materials and techniques to the artists, coordinate larger projects involving more than one artist, and provide suggestions to individual artists on how to complete works.
The facilitators, which are sustained entirely from private donations, are essential to the program. “Each year it is a greater challenge to fully fund this part of the program,” says Bev Saiz, Director of Foundation and Government Relations at Little City.
The Center for the Arts offers participants from Little City and other area organizations a place to express themselves creatively, which provides a sense of purpose and empowerment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Center for the Arts has received 30 awards during its more than 20-year history.
Artwork by Little City artists has exhibited in local, national and international venues, and it is the subject of “Share My Kingdom,” a documentary about three Little City artists. The film, made possible through a grant from the Chicago Community Trust, premiered at the Gene Siskel Film Center and is scheduled to be shown Oct. 18 at the Bridgeport Art Center.
Andrea Friedlander of Deerfield, Laurie Richter of Lincolnshire and Wendy Kritt of Lincolnshire were among the members of 100 Women Who Care who presented Little City with $14,500 to support Center for the Arts facilitators. They are joined by Little City artists John King and Wayne Mazurek.
About 100 Women Who Care:
100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chicago was founded by Laurie Richter of Lincolnshire with assistance from Susan Rubin Elfant of Northbrook, Andrea Friedlander of Deerfield, Ada Kinscherff of Lincolnshire, and Stacey Meyer of Deerfield. The group meets quarterly to pick a local charity to support. Any member of the group can nominate a qualified local charity, and three members are randomly selected at each meeting to make a presentation in support of their nomination. At the end of the presentations, the group votes, and each member writes a $100 check to the winning charity. Although the meetings last just one hour, many members come early or stay late for a fun Girls Night Out at the hosting venue. For more information or to join, visit www.100WomenWhoCareNSC.com.
About Little City Foundation
For more than 50 years, Little City has developed innovative and personalized programs to fully assist and empower children and adults with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. With a commitment to attaining a greater quality of life for Illinois’ most vulnerable citizens, Little City actively promotes choice, person-centered planning and a holistic approach to health and wellness. Little City’s ChildBridge services include in-home personal and family supports, clinical and behavior intervention, 24/7 residential services and special needs foster care and adoption. Little City’s LifePath Adult Services offers a variety of residential options, employment opportunities, home-based services, case management, day supports, Special Olympics, an award-winning Center for the Arts and more. The organization has a 56-acre campus in Palatine and offices in Chicago. Visitwww.littlecity.org.
100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chicago was founded by Laurie Richter of Lincolnshire with assistance from Susan Rubin Elfant of Northbrook, Andrea Friedlander of Deerfield, Ada Kinscherff of Lincolnshire, and Stacey Meyer of Deerfield. The group meets quarterly to pick a local charity to support. Any member of the group can nominate a qualified local charity, and three members are randomly selected at each meeting to make a presentation in support of their nomination. At the end of the presentations, the group votes, and each member writes a $100 check to the winning charity. Although the meetings last just one hour, many members come early or stay late for a fun Girls Night Out at the hosting venue. For more information or to join, visit www.100WomenWhoCareNSC.com.
About Little City Foundation
For more than 50 years, Little City has developed innovative and personalized programs to fully assist and empower children and adults with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. With a commitment to attaining a greater quality of life for Illinois’ most vulnerable citizens, Little City actively promotes choice, person-centered planning and a holistic approach to health and wellness. Little City’s ChildBridge services include in-home personal and family supports, clinical and behavior intervention, 24/7 residential services and special needs foster care and adoption. Little City’s LifePath Adult Services offers a variety of residential options, employment opportunities, home-based services, case management, day supports, Special Olympics, an award-winning Center for the Arts and more. The organization has a 56-acre campus in Palatine and offices in Chicago. Visitwww.littlecity.org.
June, 2015
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Women Helping Women: 100 Women Who Care Awards $13,200 to The House of Peace Domestic Violence Shelter
On June 23, 2015, members of the 100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chicago chapter awarded $13,200 to The House of Peace Domestic Violence Shelter.
100 Women Who Care is an international alliance of independently run philanthropy groups that operates very efficiently to raise funding for worthy nonprofit organizations. More than 300 chapters have formed across the nation and the 42 chapters who recently convened for their first international conference have collectively granted $4.5 million since 2006.
The North Suburban Chicago chapter was formed in 2013 by Laurie Richter of Lincolnshire, with the help of Ada Kinscherff of Lincolnshire, Stacey Meyer of Deerfield, Andrea Friedlander of Deerfield, and Susan Elfant of Northbrook. The NSC chapter currently has more than 130 members and recently exceeded donations of $100,000.
100 Women Who Care meets four times per year. At each meeting, three nonprofit organizations are presented for consideration by chapter members. At the end of each meeting, the members vote and each donates $100 to the winning cause. In May, member Agnes Perozzi of Buffalo Grove presented The House of Peace, and members committed a total of $13,200 to the charity.
Founded in 2011, The House of Peace Shelter provides a secure and temporary six-month residency for women and children suffering from domestic violence in Northern Lake County. The shelter’s vision is to provide a safe haven for healing and to build a foundation for successful independence by facilitating transformation at the individual, family and community levels.
“The shelter is a community epicenter,” said Aida Segura, Director of The House of Peace. “Our job is to create opportunity and to show these women their potential.”
Since its founding, The House of Peace has provided shelter to 47 women and 79 children. Compassionate, culturally sensitive programs like individual and group counseling, multidisciplinary classes, meditation, and field trips allow the victims to recover their dignity and independence. Following their residency, the families are offered safe, affordable housing, job placement and follow-up care for up to a year.
“100 Women Who Care is all about women pooling their resources to help others,” said Laurie Richter. “We know that our donation to The House of Peace will make a significant difference in the lives of women and children and we are proud to support their efforts.”
For more information about The House of Peace Domestic Violence Shelter, visit www.houseofpeaceshelter.org or contact Aida Segura at 224-430-4977.
To learn more about 100 Women Who Care, please visit www.100WomenWhoCareNSC.com, or join them for their next meeting on August 11 at Philly G’s restaurant, 1252 Route 45, Vernon Hills. Registration begins at 6 p.m.
Press inquiries please contact 847-414-6619. One photo attached.
100 Women Who Care is an international alliance of independently run philanthropy groups that operates very efficiently to raise funding for worthy nonprofit organizations. More than 300 chapters have formed across the nation and the 42 chapters who recently convened for their first international conference have collectively granted $4.5 million since 2006.
The North Suburban Chicago chapter was formed in 2013 by Laurie Richter of Lincolnshire, with the help of Ada Kinscherff of Lincolnshire, Stacey Meyer of Deerfield, Andrea Friedlander of Deerfield, and Susan Elfant of Northbrook. The NSC chapter currently has more than 130 members and recently exceeded donations of $100,000.
100 Women Who Care meets four times per year. At each meeting, three nonprofit organizations are presented for consideration by chapter members. At the end of each meeting, the members vote and each donates $100 to the winning cause. In May, member Agnes Perozzi of Buffalo Grove presented The House of Peace, and members committed a total of $13,200 to the charity.
Founded in 2011, The House of Peace Shelter provides a secure and temporary six-month residency for women and children suffering from domestic violence in Northern Lake County. The shelter’s vision is to provide a safe haven for healing and to build a foundation for successful independence by facilitating transformation at the individual, family and community levels.
“The shelter is a community epicenter,” said Aida Segura, Director of The House of Peace. “Our job is to create opportunity and to show these women their potential.”
Since its founding, The House of Peace has provided shelter to 47 women and 79 children. Compassionate, culturally sensitive programs like individual and group counseling, multidisciplinary classes, meditation, and field trips allow the victims to recover their dignity and independence. Following their residency, the families are offered safe, affordable housing, job placement and follow-up care for up to a year.
“100 Women Who Care is all about women pooling their resources to help others,” said Laurie Richter. “We know that our donation to The House of Peace will make a significant difference in the lives of women and children and we are proud to support their efforts.”
For more information about The House of Peace Domestic Violence Shelter, visit www.houseofpeaceshelter.org or contact Aida Segura at 224-430-4977.
To learn more about 100 Women Who Care, please visit www.100WomenWhoCareNSC.com, or join them for their next meeting on August 11 at Philly G’s restaurant, 1252 Route 45, Vernon Hills. Registration begins at 6 p.m.
Press inquiries please contact 847-414-6619. One photo attached.
From left to right: Debbie Block (Lake Forest), Aida Segura, Director of House of Peace, Laurie Richter, Stacey Meyer, Vanessa Vargas, Social Worker at House of Peace, Veronica Pantelis (Lake Forest), and Agnes Perozzi (Buffalo Grove). (Posted by RED Communications LLC, Community Contributor)
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100 Women Who Care Present Award to Special Gifts Theater
Philanthropic Group Delivers Checks Totaling $13,100 to Winnetka-Based Charity
Northfield, IL. (5/4/15) - On April 27, representatives from 100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chicago delivered checks totaling $13,100 to Winnetka-based Special Gifts Theater, which provides a unique and creative drama experience for children and teens with special needs.
The idea behind 100 Women Who Care is to make a big impact on a local charity in just one hour. For more information or to join, visit 100WomenWhoCareNSC.com. New members are always welcome!
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100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chicago was founded by Laurie Richter of Lincolnshire, with assistance from Susan Rubin Elfant of Northbrook, Andrea Friedlander of Deerfield, Ada Kinscherff of Lincolnshire, and Stacey Meyer of Deerfield. The group meets quarterly to pick a local charity to support. Any member of the group can nominate a qualified local charity, and three members are randomly selected at each meeting to make a presentation in support of their nomination. At the end of the presentations, the group votes, and each member writes a $100 check to the winning charity. Although the meetings last just one hour, many members come early or stay late for a fun Girls’ Night Out at the hosting venue. For more information or to join, visit 100WomenWhoCareNSC.com.
Special Gifts Theater provides children and teens with special needs a unique, creative drama experience enabling personal growth, while breaking down stereotypes related to disabilities within the community at large. For more information, visit www.specialgiftstheatre.org
Photo by Ada Kinscherff.
Left to Right: Sean Breen of Glenview, Andrea Friedlander of Deerfield, Laurie Richter of Lincolnshire, Erin Mallicoat of Northbrook, Jenni Von Tobel of Arlington Heights, Jenna Pomykalski of Glenview, Liz Gordon of Arlington Heights, Ximena Mejia of Northfield.
100 Women Who Care Present Award to Orphans of the Storm
Philanthropic Group Delivers Checks Totaling $11,750
Riverwoods, IL. (10/8/14) - On October 2, representatives from 100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chicago delivered 122 individual donations totaling $11,750 to Orphans of the Storm. The idea behind 100 Women Who Care is to make a significant impact on a local charity with a collective donation raised in less than one hour.
The group met in August at Philly G’s restaurant in Vernon Hills and listened to three short presentations about three different nominated charities. At the end of the hour, the group voted to make their sixth collective donation to Orphans of the Storm, an animal shelter located in Riverwoods that takes in, cares for and finds good and loving adoptive homes for thousands of stray and abandoned dogs and cats each year.
Group member Jackie Borchew of Riverwoods, who also serves at the Director of Development and Community Outreach for Orphans of the Storm, described the award as “making a dream come true for the shelter dogs.” She explained that the award will be used for the “Woodland Trails Project” which will create a series of beautiful dog walking trails contouring through the wooded space on the back seven wooded acres of shelter property. “Both the community and 100 Women Who Care will be proud of this project!”
Group founder Laurie Richter of Lincolnshire added: "Orphans of the Storm is such a beloved charity in our area. We are so glad that we can help them develop a parcel of land to continue their good work."
In just a little over a year’s time, 100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chicago has raised $66,300 for local charities. The five prior recipients are Riverwoods-based College Bound Opportunities, Family Service of Lake and northern Cook counties, Northfield-based New Foundations Center, Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook, and Lake Forest-based Equestrian Connection.
The next meeting of 100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chicago will be held on Tuesday, November 11 at Philly G’s restaurant, 1252 Route 45, Vernon Hills. Registration and social hour starting at 6pm, meeting 7-8pm. New members are welcome!
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100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chicago was founded by Laurie Richter of Lincolnshire, with assistance from Susan Rubin Elfant of Northbrook, Andrea Friedlander of Deerfield, Ada Kinscherff of Lincolnshire, and Stacey Meyer of Deerfield. The group meets quarterly to pick a local charity to support. Any member of the group can nominate a qualified local charity, and three members are randomly selected at each meeting to make a presentation in support of their nomination. At the end of the presentations, the group votes, and each member writes a $100 check to the winning charity. Although the meetings last just one hour, many members come early or stay late for a fun Girls’ Night Out at the hosting venue. For more information or to join, visit 100WomenWhoCareNSC.com. For a one-minute video explanation, visit 100 Women Who Care Explained in a Minute.
Orphans of the Storm has spent most of a century caring for stray, abandoned, abused and neglected dogs and cats from northeast Illinois. It shelters them, provides the best medical and physical care possible for them, nurtures them back to health if need be, and finally places them into warm, loving, adoptive homes where they can enjoy the lives they deserve. For more information, visit http://www.orphansofthestorm.org
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The group met in August at Philly G’s restaurant in Vernon Hills and listened to three short presentations about three different nominated charities. At the end of the hour, the group voted to make their sixth collective donation to Orphans of the Storm, an animal shelter located in Riverwoods that takes in, cares for and finds good and loving adoptive homes for thousands of stray and abandoned dogs and cats each year.
Group member Jackie Borchew of Riverwoods, who also serves at the Director of Development and Community Outreach for Orphans of the Storm, described the award as “making a dream come true for the shelter dogs.” She explained that the award will be used for the “Woodland Trails Project” which will create a series of beautiful dog walking trails contouring through the wooded space on the back seven wooded acres of shelter property. “Both the community and 100 Women Who Care will be proud of this project!”
Group founder Laurie Richter of Lincolnshire added: "Orphans of the Storm is such a beloved charity in our area. We are so glad that we can help them develop a parcel of land to continue their good work."
In just a little over a year’s time, 100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chicago has raised $66,300 for local charities. The five prior recipients are Riverwoods-based College Bound Opportunities, Family Service of Lake and northern Cook counties, Northfield-based New Foundations Center, Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook, and Lake Forest-based Equestrian Connection.
The next meeting of 100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chicago will be held on Tuesday, November 11 at Philly G’s restaurant, 1252 Route 45, Vernon Hills. Registration and social hour starting at 6pm, meeting 7-8pm. New members are welcome!
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100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chicago was founded by Laurie Richter of Lincolnshire, with assistance from Susan Rubin Elfant of Northbrook, Andrea Friedlander of Deerfield, Ada Kinscherff of Lincolnshire, and Stacey Meyer of Deerfield. The group meets quarterly to pick a local charity to support. Any member of the group can nominate a qualified local charity, and three members are randomly selected at each meeting to make a presentation in support of their nomination. At the end of the presentations, the group votes, and each member writes a $100 check to the winning charity. Although the meetings last just one hour, many members come early or stay late for a fun Girls’ Night Out at the hosting venue. For more information or to join, visit 100WomenWhoCareNSC.com. For a one-minute video explanation, visit 100 Women Who Care Explained in a Minute.
Orphans of the Storm has spent most of a century caring for stray, abandoned, abused and neglected dogs and cats from northeast Illinois. It shelters them, provides the best medical and physical care possible for them, nurtures them back to health if need be, and finally places them into warm, loving, adoptive homes where they can enjoy the lives they deserve. For more information, visit http://www.orphansofthestorm.org
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Photo by Ada Kinscherff
L to R kneeling: Nathan (Vernon Hills) holding Sparky Farinosi (Schaumburg) holding Alexa, and L to R standing: Bobi Greene (Vernon Hills) holding Lucky, Andrea Friedlander (Deerfield), Susan Elfant (Northbrook), Laurie Richter (Lincolnshire), Jackie Land Borchew (Riverwoods), Sandy Teplitz (Morton Grove), Liz Kosky (Lincolnshire) and Claudette Dirsmith (Highland Park) holding Bruiser.
100 Women Who Care Support Orphans of the Storm
Local Philanthropic Group Raises Over $11,000 in Just One Hour
Lincolnshire, IL. (8/18/14) - At their sixth meeting on August 12, 100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chicago celebrated raising over $11,000 for Orphans of the Storm, an animal shelter located in Riverwoods that takes in, cares for and finds good and loving adoptive homes for thousands of stray and abandoned dogs and cats each year.The idea behind 100 Women Who Care is to make a big impact on a local charity in just one hour. The group that assembled at Philly G’s restaurant in Vernon Hills listened to three five-minute presentations about three local charities. After a brief question & answer period, the group voted for Orphans of the Storm to be the sixth recipient of the group’s collective donation.Group member Jackie Borchew of Riverwoods made the presentation on behalf of Orphans of the Storm. She raved: “I am still on a high after being selected by the 100 women to receive this latest contribution. What a simple idea for 100 women who care to come together and make an impact for a single worthy cause.” Group organizer Laurie Richter of Lincolnshire added: "Orphans of the Storm is well known in our area and many have a soft spot for it. It's heartening to have a small part in helping bring health and happiness to both the animals and the people whose lives they touch."The other two nominated charities wereLake County United (presented by Marcia Bernstein of Highland Park) and Youth Conservation Corps (presented by Kathryn Vandenberk of Highland Park). 100 Women Who Care NSC previously gave awards to Riverwoods-based College Bound Opportunities, Family Service of Lake and northern Cook counties, Northfield-based New Foundation Center, Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook, and Lake County’s Equestrian Connection. The next meeting of 100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chicago will be held on Tuesday, November 11 at Philly G’s restaurant, 1252 Route 45, Vernon Hills. Registration and social hour starting at 6pm, meeting 7-8pm. New members are welcome!# # #100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chicago was founded by Laurie Richter of Lincolnshire, with assistance from Susan Rubin Elfant of Northbrook, Andrea Friedlander of Deerfield, Ada Kinscherff of Lincolnshire, and Stacey Meyer of Deerfield. The group meets quarterly to pick a local charity to support. Any member of the group can nominate a qualified local charity, and three members are randomly selected at each meeting to make a presentation in support of their nomination. At the end of the presentations, the group votes, and each member writes a $100 check to the winning charity. Although the meetings last just one hour, many members come early or stay late for a fun Girls’ Night Out at the hosting venue. For more information or to join, visit 100WomenWhoCareNSC.com. For a one-minute video explanation, visit 100 Women Who Care Explained in a Minute.Photo Captions:PIC 1: The three presenters: Marcia Bernstein of Highland Park, Jackie Borchew of Riverwoods, Kathryn Vandenberk of Highland ParkPic 2: (Clockwise left to right from front): Susie Blau of Deerfield, Barbara Hoffman of Deerfield, Susan Bell of Riverwoods, Bonnie Shlensky of Deerfield, Sue Addelson of Buffalo Grove.Pic 3: Last meeting recipient Diana Schnell, Executive Director of Equestrian Connection; current winning nominator Jackie Borchew of Riverwoods; last meeting nomintor Dawn Fleischman of Lincolnshire.
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100 Women Who Care Present Award to Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook
Philanthropic Group Delivers Checks Totaling $11,200
Lincolnshire, IL. (3/6/14) - On March 6, representatives from 100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chicago delivered 132 individual donations totaling $11,200 to Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook. The idea behind 100 Women Who Care is to make a significant impact on a local charity with a collective donation raised in less than one hour.
The group met in February at Philly G’s restaurant in Vernon Hills and listened to three short presentations about three different nominated charities. At the end of the hour, the group voted to make their fourth collective donation to Youth Services.
Group member Melissa Morreale of Northbrook made the presentation on behalf of Youth Services. Morreale described her experience as “so empowering.” She explained, “I took a chance, made a five minute presentation, and won over $11,000 for Youth Services. It is such a privilege to be a member of 100 Women Who Care and see the direct impact collective giving can have in a community.”
Group founder Laurie Richter of Lincolnshire added: "In the midst of a time of serious funding cutbacks, every non-profit is hurting. We are so proud to be in a position to spontaneously award $11,200 to such a worthy organization as Youth Services of Glenview and Northbrook."
Ecstatic to receive the large, unexpected gift, Youth Services Executive Director, Amy O’Leary, noted that “the donation made by the 100 Women Who Care could not have come at an absolute better time for Youth Services. What that group has been able to accomplish over the course of the last year is nothing short of amazing, and we are so grateful to be a recipient. Most importantly, funds will go directly to Agency programs ranging from our prevention to crisis response service.
The three prior recipients of awards from 100 Women Who Care are Riverwoods-based College Bound Opportunities, Family Service of Lake and northern Cook counties, and Northfield-based New Foundations Center.
The next meeting of 100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chicago will be held on Tuesday, May 13 at Philly G’s restaurant, 1252 Route 45, Vernon Hills. Registration and social hour starting at 6pm, meeting 7-8pm. New members are welcome!
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100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chicago was founded by Laurie Richter of Lincolnshire, with assistance from Susan Rubin Elfant of Northbrook, Andrea Friedlander of Deerfield, Ada Kinscherff of Lincolnshire, and Stacey Meyer of Deerfield. The group meets quarterly to pick a local charity to support. Any member of the group can nominate a qualified local charity, and three members are randomly selected at each meeting to make a presentation in support of their nomination. At the end of the presentations, the group votes, and each member writes a $100 check to the winning charity. Although the meetings last just one hour, many members come early or stay late for a fun Girls’ Night Out at the hosting venue. For more information or to join, visit 100WomenWhoCareNSC.com. For a one-minute video explanation, visit 100 Women Who Care Explained in a Minute.
Youth Services is dedicated to the physical well-being, mental health and character development of children and families in the community. Its many programs include counseling, crisis intervention, emergency assistance, therapeutic mentoring, violence prevention, long-term housing, youth employment, and study buddies. More information is available at http://www.youthservices-gn.org
The group met in February at Philly G’s restaurant in Vernon Hills and listened to three short presentations about three different nominated charities. At the end of the hour, the group voted to make their fourth collective donation to Youth Services.
Group member Melissa Morreale of Northbrook made the presentation on behalf of Youth Services. Morreale described her experience as “so empowering.” She explained, “I took a chance, made a five minute presentation, and won over $11,000 for Youth Services. It is such a privilege to be a member of 100 Women Who Care and see the direct impact collective giving can have in a community.”
Group founder Laurie Richter of Lincolnshire added: "In the midst of a time of serious funding cutbacks, every non-profit is hurting. We are so proud to be in a position to spontaneously award $11,200 to such a worthy organization as Youth Services of Glenview and Northbrook."
Ecstatic to receive the large, unexpected gift, Youth Services Executive Director, Amy O’Leary, noted that “the donation made by the 100 Women Who Care could not have come at an absolute better time for Youth Services. What that group has been able to accomplish over the course of the last year is nothing short of amazing, and we are so grateful to be a recipient. Most importantly, funds will go directly to Agency programs ranging from our prevention to crisis response service.
The three prior recipients of awards from 100 Women Who Care are Riverwoods-based College Bound Opportunities, Family Service of Lake and northern Cook counties, and Northfield-based New Foundations Center.
The next meeting of 100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chicago will be held on Tuesday, May 13 at Philly G’s restaurant, 1252 Route 45, Vernon Hills. Registration and social hour starting at 6pm, meeting 7-8pm. New members are welcome!
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100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chicago was founded by Laurie Richter of Lincolnshire, with assistance from Susan Rubin Elfant of Northbrook, Andrea Friedlander of Deerfield, Ada Kinscherff of Lincolnshire, and Stacey Meyer of Deerfield. The group meets quarterly to pick a local charity to support. Any member of the group can nominate a qualified local charity, and three members are randomly selected at each meeting to make a presentation in support of their nomination. At the end of the presentations, the group votes, and each member writes a $100 check to the winning charity. Although the meetings last just one hour, many members come early or stay late for a fun Girls’ Night Out at the hosting venue. For more information or to join, visit 100WomenWhoCareNSC.com. For a one-minute video explanation, visit 100 Women Who Care Explained in a Minute.
Youth Services is dedicated to the physical well-being, mental health and character development of children and families in the community. Its many programs include counseling, crisis intervention, emergency assistance, therapeutic mentoring, violence prevention, long-term housing, youth employment, and study buddies. More information is available at http://www.youthservices-gn.org
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100 Women Who Care Support Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook
Local Philanthropic Group Raises Over $10,000 in Just One Hour
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Lincolnshire, IL. (2/13/14) - At their fourth meeting on February 11, 100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chicago raised over $10,000 for Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook.
The idea behind 100 Women Who Care is to make a big impact on a local charity in just one hour. The group assembled at Philly G’s restaurant in Vernon Hills and listened to three five-minute presentations about three local charities. After a brief question & answer period, the group voted for Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook to be the fourth recipient of the group’s collective donation of over $10,000.
Group member Melissa Morreale of Northbrook made the presentation on behalf of Youth Services. Youth Services is dedicated to the physical well-being, mental health and character development of children and families in the community. Its many programs include counseling, crisis intervention, emergency assistance, therapeutic mentoring, violence prevention, long-term housing, youth employment, and study buddies. Bernie’s Book Bank and Orphans of the Storm were also presented by Dawn Anderson of Lincolnshire and Jackie Borchew of Riverwoods.
The three prior recipients of awards from 100 Women Who Care are Riverwoods-based College Bound Opportunities, Family Service of Lake and northern Cook counties, and Northfield-based New Foundation Center.
The next meeting of 100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chicago will be held on Tuesday, May 13 at Philly G’s restaurant, 1252 Route 45, Vernon Hills. Registration and social hour starting at 6pm, meeting 7-8pm. New members are welcome!
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100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chicago was founded by Laurie Richter of Lincolnshire, with assistance from Susan Rubin Elfant of Northbrook, Andrea Friedlander of Deerfield, Ada Kinscherff of Lincolnshire, and Stacey Meyer of Deerfield. The group meets quarterly to pick a local charity to support. Any member of the group can nominate a qualified local charity, and three members are randomly selected at each meeting to make a presentation in support of their nomination. At the end of the presentations, the group votes, and each member writes a $100 check to the winning charity. Although the meetings last just one hour, many members come early or stay late for a fun Girls’ Night Out at the hosting venue. For more information or to join, visit 100WomenWhoCareNSC.com. For a one-minute video explanation, visit 100 Women Who Care Explained in a Minute.
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100 Women Who Care Support Northfield’s New Foundation Center
Local Philanthropic Group Raises $11,450 in Just One Hour
Lincolnshire, IL. (1/30/14) - On January 29, representatives from 100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chicago arrived at the town hall meeting of New Foundation Center in Northfield armed with 128 individual donations totaling $11,450. The idea behind 100 Women Who Care is to make a significant impact on a local charity with a collective donation raised in less than one hour.
The group met in November at Philly G’s restaurant in Vernon Hills and listened to three short presentations about three different nominated charities. At the end of the hour, the group voted to make their collective donation to New Foundation Center in Northfield.
“Our November meeting at Philly G's was a great example of the generous nature and spirit of this group,” commented group founder Laurie Richter of Lincolnshire. “After an optional and well attended social hour, we got down to the business of helping our community.”
Group member Kathy Goodman of Highland Park made the presentation on behalf of New Foundation Center in Northfield. Goodman was thrilled that the group selected NFC, noting that “the gift will increase the support NFC can give to people who are experiencing mental illness and who are homeless or live unnecessarily in nursing homes.”
Rick Corrado, President of NFC’s Board of Director’s, was appreciative, “This level of support is very meaningful. The money will help New Foundation Center provide critical services to help individuals who are experiencing the symptoms of mental illness recover. This includes living in a safe environment, having clean housing, and finding gainful employment. We couldn’t make this happen without the help of 100 Women Who Care. We are incredibly grateful.”
At the end of November’s meeting, the members also requested that the group “pass the hat” for disaster aid for the Philippines and a second donation of $645 was collected, “All in all, a great testament to the integrity of the women of 100 Women Who Care NSC,” said Richter.
The two prior recipients of awards from 100 Women Who Care are Riverwoods-based College Bound Opportunities and Family Service of Lake and northern Cook counties.
The next meeting of 100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chicago will be held on Tuesday, February 11 at Philly G’s restaurant, 1252 Route 45, Vernon Hills. Registration and social hour starting at 6pm, meeting 7-8pm. New members are welcome!
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100 Women Who Care North Suburban Chicago was founded by Laurie Richter of Lincolnshire, with assistance from Susan Rubin Elfant of Northbrook, Andrea Friedlander of Deerfield, Ada Kinscherff of Lincolnshire, and Stacey Meyer of Deerfield. The group meets quarterly to pick a local charity to support. Any member of the group can nominate a qualified local charity, and three members are randomly selected at each meeting to make a presentation in support of their nomination. At the end of the presentations, the group votes, and each member writes a $100 check to the winning charity. Although the meetings last just one hour, many members come early or stay late for a fun Girls’ Night Out at the hosting venue. For more information or to join, visit 100WomenWhoCareNSC.com. For a one-minute video explanation, visit 100 Women Who Care Explained in a Minute.
New Foundation Center provides mental health recovery, supportive housing, and supported employment services to over 225 adults who live in northern Cook County, Chicago, and Lake County. NFC’s mission is to partner with people with mental illness to recover and pursue lives of meaning and purpose. More information is available at www.newfoundationcenter.org