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In this issue: Grant Award, Saluting our Social Workers, New Hires, Child Abuse Prevention Month Preview, Spring Save the Dates, Vote for Shelter, Thank You's, Jobs and More |
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Shelter to Receive $250,000 Grant
Funds will be used to increase access to mental health care in Chicago's underserved communities |
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The Cook County Department of Public Health has announced Shelter is one of 18 recipients out of 140 applicants to receive a Behavioral Health Initiative Grant (BHI) to support behavioral health services for Cook County’s most vulnerable communities. The BHI program will address mental health and substance use inequities and aims to increase and enhance access to a full continuum of integrated and equitable behavioral health and substance use services, support, and treatment. “This initiative strengthens our commitment to promoting and building health equity across the County,” said County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. “It focuses on the significant and negative impact that inequities in mental health and substance use have on the people and communities in suburban Cook County.” |
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Congratulations to Gilbert Allen, Shelter's Clinical Director (pictured above with Executive Director, Carina Santa Maria) who was was honored during Black History Month by Illinois Comptroller Susan Mendoza for making an impact on our local community and future leaders. Click here for CBS news coverage of the award recipients. |
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IL Representative Nabeela Syed (D-51st District) (pictured second from right) visited Shelter's Buckholz Group Home on March 13 to learn more about our programs and the impact Shelter is making in the community.
Pictured above L to R: Carina Santa Maria (Shelter, Inc. Executive Director), Stacy Page (Assistant Coordinator of Buckholz Group Home), Megan Yerger (Aide to Rep. Syed), State Rep. Nabeela Syed and Gina Cuilla (Shelter, Inc. Associate Director) |
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March is National Social Work Month. Shelter's social workers are deeply committed to helping youth, families, and our community become stronger and more resilient. For every social worker who brings back the spark in a child's eyes, who wakes up thinking of new ways to help, or brings a family back together, we say THANK YOU! Join our team -- visit shelter-inc.org for job opportunities. |
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 | | Diana Watkins, MA, MNA
Human Resources Director
Diana is a values-based leader dedicated to the cultivation of people, culture and community who brings 20 years of experience in the Human Resources, Management and Organization Development fields. Welcome, Diana! | |
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 | Danielle Kraus
Special Events Coordinator
Danielle comes to us with over 15 years of event planning experience. She is known for her friendly demeanor, and it is said that “she never meets a stranger.” We are excited to have her join our team. |
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|  |  | April is Child Abuse Prevention Month when communities across the country work together with a shared vision of all children growing up in safe and loving homes. There are lots of ways you can get involved, and the time to start is now! See below for registration details or visit shelter-incorg/CAPmonth |
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Order Your Pinwheels!
Blue pinwheels are the the national symbol for child abuse prevention. Order your free pinwheel pack and "plant" a pinwheel garden. Pinwheel packs are available for pick up at Shelter's office in Arlington Heights. |
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Film Screening and Discussion
Tuesday, April 4 | 6:30-8:30pm
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
RESILIENCE is an award-winning, one-hour documentary that delves into the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the birth of a new movement to treat and prevent Toxic Stress. |
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5K Run/Walk 4 Kidz
Saturday, April 29 | 9:00am
Busse Woods in Elk Grove Village
This annual event is family-friendly and includes a Kids Dash, kids activity tent, food, music and more. Kids under 10 are free. Create a team and fundraise together! Become a sponsor! |
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April 7 is Wear Blue Day!
Post pictures and tag @shelterInc on Facebook and Twitter or ShelterIncAH on Instagram. Use the hashtags #WearBlueDay #GreatChildhoods or #GoBlueIllinois |
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Throughout April: Coffee for a Cause
Please support the businesses that support us! For the month of April, Coco & Blu (12 S. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights) will feature their signature Peep Latte to benefit Shelter, Inc. |
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Thank you Communities Associations Institute (CAI) for selecting Shelter, Inc. as your featured non-profit organization and service initiative for the 2023 IL Condo-HOA Conference & Expo. CAI participants helped fill wish lists for children and families in our programs. Pictured: Zoe McGrath (left), Shelter's Development Coordinator and Gigi Medrano (right), Office Assistant. |
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If you share our vision that all children grow up in safe and nurturing homes, please support us today. |
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