by Shelter | May 23, 2016 | Events
An Evening to Benefit Shelter was held on May 19th at the Valley Lo Club in Glenview to raise funds for our Healthy Families program. Guests were treated to a cooking demonstration by Chef Chris and then had a meal of cherry almond salad and crab cakes. The evening...
by Shelter | May 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
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...
by Shelter | May 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
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 at Arlington Heights and Algonquin...
by Shelter | May 12, 2016 | Special Events
On Wednesday, April 27th, Shelter held a volunteer appreciation event for all the people who help us. Over 30 people, many who are long-time volunteers at our Thrift Store, participated in the light meal and presentations held at Pilot Pete’s restaurant in Schaumburg....
by Shelter | Apr 18, 2016 | News
This past weekend a group from the Southminster Presbyterian & 1st Presbyterian churches donated their time and energy to a Spring yard cleanup at the Boy’s Group Home in Palatine. The group raked leaves, cleaned gutters, and spread mulch on the 5-acre property....