Local Student Helps New Families with Baskets

For her Bat Mitzvah, Sloane wanted to help new mothers and their babies at Shelter, Inc. She came up with the idea of newborn baskets filled with everything a new mom would need:  pacifier, diapers, wipes, swaddle blanket, onesie and much more. With the help of some...

Generous Grants Support our Programs

The Barrington Junior Women’s Club (BJWC) recently awarded a $3,000 grant to Shelter to support our Special Assistance Fund. This money provides critical services such as doctor visits, medical equipment, prescriptions and personal hygiene products for our children...

A Great Day for Golf

On June 15th, Shelter hosted our annual Michael Portelli Memorial Golf Outing at the Makray Memorial Golf Club in Barrington, IL. This was our 13th year of offering a world-class golfing experience. More than 60 golfers attended the event and all enjoyed the weather...

Volunteers needed at the Badass Dash obstacle course run

We have a new and exciting event we’re participating in this year! It’s the Badass Dash and it will be held at the Sears Center in Hoffman Estates on Saturday, July 8th. Shelter, Inc. is the charity partner for this long-running event that brings obstacle...

Mothers Day at the Marriott

Three of our Foster Care families were treated to a fabulous Mother’s Day weekend courtesy of the Marriott Hotels and three local restaurants. Families were provided dinner on Saturday night and suites at the Courtyard Marriott in south Arlington Heights. The...