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Why Young Workers Should Care About Social Security

Summer will be here before we know it. That means millions of high school and college students will be searching for jobs. Whether a new … Read more ›

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

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

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

Blast the Stigma of Depression and Have a Blast Doing It! Did you know…? • Children and adolescents who have depression frequently also have physical … Read more ›

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All About Disability

Disability is something most people do not like to think about. But if you’re not able to work because you have a medical condition that … Read more ›

Anne McPhee and Claudia Mion-Spiecz, FSG Benefit Co-Chairs. Tickets for the organization's annual benefit are on sale now at www.familyserviceofglencoe.org.
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Final Preparations Underway for Family Service of Glencoe's "Masked Ball Under the Stars" Saturday, May 5th at Ravinia

Local resident to be honored at Glencoe nonprofit's annual fundraiser GLENCOE, IL — Final preparations are underway for Family Service of Glencoe's annual benefit, "A … Read more ›

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Earth Day or Any Day, Save a Tree by Going Online

April 22 is Earth Day. More than one billion people will celebrate Earth Day in one way or another. You could plant a tree, and … Read more ›

Spencer Savitz, on right, with his brother, Tyler
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Teens Raise $500,000 For Autism

Margaret Mead said, “Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” … 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

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 ›

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

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 ›