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The North Suburban YMCA’s 6th Annual Strong Kids Fundraiser exceeded expectations, generating over $250,000 in financial assistance. Pictured are Matt Brennan, President of the Y Board,; Pat Widmar, First Bank of Highland Park; Steven Elisco, Elisco Design, and Howard Schultz, Executive Director/CEO of the NSYMCA.
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North Suburban YMCA 6th Annual Ken & Alta Thiel Strong Kids Fundraising Dinner Raises $250,000 for Financial Assistance Fund

By Creative Marketing Associates | Monday at 11:01 a.m.

With 360 guests in attendance, the North Suburban YMCA’s Ken & Alta Thiel Strong Kids Fundraising Dinner exceeded expectations by raising a record $250,000 to … Read more ›

Jill Narens, UPS Central Region Security Director and North Suburban YMCA Board Member, presents a grant of $25,000 from The UPS Foundation to Howard Schultz, Executive Director/CEO of the NSYMCA.
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North Suburban YMCA Receives $25,000 Grant from The UPS Foundation

By Creative Marketing Associates | May 11 at 2:20 p.m.

The North Suburban YMCA has received a $25,000 grant from The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of UPS (NYSE: UPS). The grant will fund Y … Read more ›

Board members Barb Williams and Jeni Spinney with BFF and mascot Hubert, the BMO Harris Lion
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Erika’s Lighthouse “Rock & Rally” Walkathon Readies to Blast Stigma of Depression Once Again

By Erika's Lighthouse | May 4 at 9:30 a.m.

Did you know…? • Children and adolescents who have depression frequently also have physical symptoms like headaches and stomach aches. • Symptoms and signs of … Read more ›

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Fire Destroys EVERYTHING…Please Help!

By Diane Brinks, Chief Executive Director | May 3 at 11:42 a.m.

Recently, a friend in our community (A. Keyes), had a house fire. EVERYTHING was destroyed–both of his wheelchairs and all clothes, furnishings, meds, etc. He … Read more ›

Nanci Garoon Leigner, left, with her friend, Michele Snyder. Leigner was named TribLocal Hero. (Submitted photo)

Foundation aims to prevent teen deaths from sudden cardiac arrest

By Sheryl DeVore | April 18 at 11:19 a.m.

Jenny Snyder, who would have celebrated her 21st birthday this month, died four years ago on a Glenview soccer field from sudden cardiac arrest. The … Read more ›

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New Balance North Shore Holds 12th Annual Trade-In Sale to Benefit The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Centers

By Alyse Chadwick | April 13 at 11:11 a.m.

(April 13, 2012) – During the month of April, The Salvation Army and New Balance North Shore are partnering for the 12th annual “Trade-In Sale” … Read more ›

The Northbrook Chamber of Commerce will donate $5,000 per year of its fundraising proceeds to the North Suburban YMCA over the next three years. Shown here (from left) YMCA Executive Director/CEO Howard Schultz; Northbrook Chamber Treasurer John Martin; Northbrook Chamber Board Chair Steven Lewis; and YMCA Board President Matt Brennan.
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Northbrook Chamber of Commerce Contributes $5000 Per Year Over Three Years to North Suburban YMCA

By Creative Marketing Associates | April 13 at 9:13 a.m.

The Northbrook Chamber of Commerce announced yesterday that it will donate $5,000 per year of its fundraising proceeds to the North Suburban YMCA over the … Read more ›

Torrie Flink has been executive director of the ZCener fore more than 25 years. (Sheryl DeVore/Tribune)

ZCenter in Gurnee will change guard, but focus remains the same

April 2 at 6:33 a.m.

Each day, staff and volunteers at the Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center in Gurnee face disheartening truths: 1 in 3 females and 1 in 5 males … Read more ›

From left to right, Melanie Toth, Luke Toth, Rowan Shirley, Jenny Shirley and Aaron Shirley enjoy some family time at the Shirleys' home in Westmont. Jenny and Melanie helped found Mended Little Hearts of Lutheran General Children's Hospital. (Sheryl DeVore/Tribune)

‘Mended Little Hearts’ aims to help parents and their children with heart defects

By Sheryl DeVore | April 1 at 6:00 a.m.

Melanie and Ben Toth’s 9-month-old son had just gone through open heart surgery when Jenny and Aaron Shirley’s son,  just 10 days old, was being … Read more ›

Shopping carts are stacked up for families to shop the new Wheeling Township Food Pantry, opening April 3. (Michelle Stoffel/Tribune)

Wheeling Township opens expanded food pantry

By Michelle Stoffel | March 30 at 3:47 p.m.

Starting this week, the Wheeling Township Food Pantry will resemble more of a grocery store than a food pantry. Wheeling Township officials decided a year … Read more ›

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