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In this issue: TLP Expansion Project, Help for Youth Experiencing Homelessness, Successful Backpack Drive, Upcoming Events, Jobs at Shelter, and more!

Support Our Transitional Living Program.
TLP Expansion Project needs your help.

Shelter's Transitional Living Program has been operating successfully and safely in Arlington Heights for nearly a decade, but now needs a new home with more space and more modern safety features. We have recently purchased a property in Arlington Heights that will allow more of our young people facing extremely difficult circumstances to overcome those challenges and become independent, productive members of our community.

We need the support of the Shelter community and Arlington Heights residents to make this a reality. We need a special use permit from the Village of Arlington Heights to operate the TLP at this new site and we are seeking letters of support for the zoning change. Please click HERE if you are interested in signing a letter of support to the village or if you would like a sample letter to send on your own.

The TLP serves young people 17-21 years old who have overcome abuse, neglect, and abandonment. Often these young people enter the program lacking the basic life skills that we take for granted, like how to budget finances, apply for a job, grocery shop, or even do the laundry. Shelter's credentialed and experienced staff teaches these and other vital, foundational lessons to the TLP residents so they can build their independence and flourish as adults.

Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes often says Arlington Heights is a village of “good neighbors.” Supporting this move and embracing the young people of TLP will help Arlington Heights positively impact our next generation and ensure the future success of our community while being a village of “good neighbors.”

FAQ About TLP Expansion

Do you know a teen who is "couch surfing?"

The school year is quickly approaching and there are young people in our community who may lack stable, fixed, or adequate housing. Youth Homelessness is not only an urban problem. In Illinois, the counties of Cook, Kane, DuPage, Lake, and McHenry account for more than 30% of the state’s homeless youth population. Shelter’s Youth Experiencing Homelessness (YEH) program takes a housing-first approach and provides individualized support and comprehensive services to increase the safety, well-being, and self-sufficiency of youth experiencing homelessness. It is voluntary and confidential. For more information, contact Nina at Nalhaj@shelter-inc.org. To learn more, v iew our recent Community Education Series Webinar: Youth Homelessness in the Northwest Suburbs.

Thank you for helping our kids get geared up for school! We received nearly 100 backpacks and gift cards for children, adolescents, and young adults in our programs. A special thank you to our amazing volunteers!

Upcoming Events

The British Car Festival features one of the finest displays of British cars and motorcycles in the USA, including Aston Martin, Austin, Austin-Healey, Bentley, Triumph, MG, Lotus, Morris, Morgan, Jaguar, Jensen Healey, Mini Cooper, Sunbeam, English Ford, Delorean, Metropolitan, Land Rover, Riley, Rolls Royce and more! Contributions collected at the event benefit Shelter.

Join us for a round at 1:00pm on Tuesday, September 21 at Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club. Enjoy a great day on the course while helping raise critical funds for children and families in crisis. Rounds include lunch, dinner, and open bar. Sign up as an individual or a foursome. Sponsorship opportunities available.

Registration and Sponsorship Information

Bunker Hill Farms in Woodstock, IL 5:00 pm on September 18th, 2021Shelter, Inc. has received an exclusive invitation to be part of a private, invitation-only concert featuring country superstar Jake Owen and rock legend Cheap Trick. Enjoy an intimate concert setting at a beautiful venue with top-notch service. Bunker Hill Charities returns 25% of all tickets and sponsorships sold through Shelter, back to us!

Limited Tickets Available!

Get your game on! Trivia Night is back live and in person at 7:00pm on Saturday, October 9 at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg Chicago. Get a team together or come compete on your own. Presented by Friends of Shelter. All funds raised benefit Shelter programs.

As we plan for this year’s event, we are thinking ahead about ways to ensure that our attendees, volunteers and staff are safe and we would appreciate your feedback. Our current plan is to host this year’s Gala in person with a live stream option for those who prefer to participate from home. However, as changes with COVID continue to happen, we are doing everything possible to be prepared. Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey. Your responses are anonymous.

Complete our 1-minute Gala survey

Thank you to the Soul Connection Impact Team of National Catholic Society of Foresters Outreach for their $3,000 contribution. In June, the Team hosted a virtual 5K Walk/Run fundraiser and the NCSF matched donations.

Thank you Chaverot Hadassah in Mundelein for choosing Shelter for your mitzvah project. Chaverot Hadassah provided us with school supplies for children and adolescents in our programs and donated more than $500 in gift cards.

Thank you to the amazing volunteers from Collabera for participating in yard clean up of our Boys Group Home. Collabera donated 52 bags of mulch and vegetable plants for the garden.

Only by working together can we stop the cycle of child abuse and neglect.

Now Hiring and Newly Hired!

Are you a business professional with experience in legal, audit, compliance, budget, and resource development? Shelter is now hiring a Chief Financial Officer to join our senior management team. Diverse candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We seek team members who reflect our values of dedication, collaboration, positive attitude, inclusion, and passion.

Click here for more information on CFO position.
Click here to learn about other available positions.

Welcome to Shelter! Alexandra Salcedo joins Shelter this month as our new TLP Coordinator. Alex recently moved from Indiana, where she worked with disabled adults. She also brings experience in residential care and LGBTQ+ advocacy. We are very happy to have Alex on the team!