Welcome to Our Newest Family Member!

We’re excited to have Maria Zeller Brauer join our team in the new position of Senior Director of Development. Maria graduated for the University of Illinois, Champagne-Urbana with a Bachelor of Arts, and received her Master of Arts from Indiana University. Prior to...

Keeping Your Child Safe on the Internet

By now you’ve heard about the “Momo Challenge,” and that it was more fad- hype than horror. But nightmares of the disturbing sculpture reminded us there are dangers lurking for children online. These days it’s just as important for parents to protect their children...

What Scams REALLY Cost

It’s a terrible feeling. You want to help, so you give the gift of your hard-earned money, time or talent to a charity, only to find out you’ve been scammed. Most of the charity’s profits go into the pockets of those who collected the money, not to help the cause. The...

Support for a New Database

Shelter, Inc. is grateful to our long-time friends and supporters at the Hanover Township Mental Health Board for their challenge grant of $2,000 toward a new database we have so desperately needed.  We also send a huge ‘thank you’ to those of you who helped us meet...

Charity Ball Kick Off

  September 26th was the official kick-off for our 30th annual Charity Ball. Over 50 people gathered at the Hyatt Hotel in Schaumburg to hear about plans for this special anniversary event. Accuity and Hanover Township Mental Health Board were recognized for...