by Shelter | Jul 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Every year we ask for volunteers to take the name of a child and help put together a backpack full of school supplies they’ll need for the new school year. This year we’re fortunate to have the support of a few companies and individuals, but we still have 22 names...
by Shelter | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Rotary Club of Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates recently awarded Shelter with a generous grant of $2,600 to make long-overdue repairs to the bathroom in our Transitional Living Program group home. This program works with older boys in the Foster Care system to teach...
by Shelter | Jul 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
by Shelter | Jul 5, 2017 | 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 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
Recently a group from the Southminster Presbyterian & 1st Presbyterian churches donated their time and energy to a Spring cleaning of the yard at the Boy’s Group Home in Palatine. The group raked leaves, cleaned gutters, and spread mulch on the 5-acre property....
by Shelter | Apr 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
Do you enjoy the outdoors early on a weekend morning? Would you like to help raise funds for Shelter programs? We’re looking for volunteers for two upcoming 5K runs to help with registration, out on the course, and at the finish line. The first is Shelter, Inc.’s 5K...
