by Shelter Admin | Dec 5, 2024 | 2024, Programs and Services, Uncategorized
Children are incredibly resilient, but that resilience can often be tested when they experience trauma. For many young people, the emotional scars of trauma can last a lifetime, affecting their mental health, relationships, and overall quality of life. This is...
by Shelter Admin | Oct 17, 2024 | 2024, Features
Every child deserves to grow up in a safe and loving home, but some families experience challenges and turmoil that lead to instability and trauma for children and youth. Each year, our generous donors and funders give so that every young person facing a crisis has...
by Shelter Admin | Aug 6, 2024 | 2024, Community Education
It’s that time of year when even if the weather is warm, there is a shift in the energy as families prepare for the transition from summer to back-to-school. For some, this may be a time of excitement and intrigue. For others, it may be a time that brings a bit more...
by Shelter Admin | Jul 18, 2024 | 2024, News
Housing for girls and young women who are victims of commercial sexual exploitation and domestic trafficking is expected to open next year in Palatine. Read the Daily Herald article here.
by Shelter Admin | Jun 27, 2024 | 2024, Press Releases
View Press Release Shelter, Inc. is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of a grant from Cook County Health’s Stronger Together: Building a More Equitable Behavioral Health System in Cook County Initiative. Shelter, Inc. was awarded $273,146.87 to support the...
by Shelter Admin | Jun 10, 2024 | 2024, Features
The first time I went to New York City, I was going to see Dreamgirls, the Broadway musical based on the rise and fall of Diana Ross and the Supremes, the legendary singing group. The other two things I wanted to do while in New York was visit Greenwich Village and...
