Shelter Responds to Shooting

Shelter Responds to Shooting

Yesterday, 19 elementary school children and two teachers were shot dead at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, by a lone 18-year-old with an assault rifle. For many of the students in the school for 2nd-4th grade that morning, the end of the school year and the...
Meet the Student Who Keeps Kids on Track

Meet the Student Who Keeps Kids on Track

Before completing his freshman year in college, Noah Mayo was making plans for this summer. He would continue his track workouts for his body, take two summer classes for his brain, but as he says, he “wanted to do something to help others and feed his soul.” Noah...

Making Summer Memories

While every youth in our Emergency Group Homes has experienced a unique and difficult journey, they deserve happy summer memories like all kids. Unfortunately, childhood and summer end all too soon, and both should be enjoyed to the fullest. Thanks to our supportive...

Thanks For the Memories

  “Every child deserves a happy childhood, one they would not be sad to remember later on.” – unknown   ‘Tis the holiday season when gift-giving plays a prominent role. Much time is spent finding the perfect toy, the right-size clothes, or...

12 Ways To De-Stress in Stressful Times

“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” – Maya Angelou During the Covid-19 pandemic, we can’t change that our lives have been altered and that stress and anxiety are rapidly becoming...

Your Gift to 12.66 Million People

If you ever wanted to be a Superhero, now’s your chance. By investing a few minutes of your time, you can give a gift to yourself and over 12 million other people in Illinois simply by completing the 2020 Census. No magic cape, shield, or superpowers are required....