MAY 2013
Helping Hand Center in the News & Community Outreach
Fire damages Helping Hand Center's Thrift Shop in Brookfield
Patch.com covered a story about the recent tragedy our Thrift Shop faced. Click here to read the story: Helping Hand Center’s Thrift Shop Regroups after Fire, Flood Devastate Shop
Community Volunteers give us their time
The Doings Newspaper published an article about the LeaderShop volunteers giving their time to Helping Hand Center. Click here to read the story: Teen volunteers spread out for a day of service
Great press coverage for Helping Hand Center
The Suburban Life newspaper on April 24th our Executive Director is on the front cover and featured in the inside story. This is excellent exposure for Helping Hand Center! Click here to read the story: http://issuu.com/shawmedia/docs/130424092946-787224724b134a8b83539aef1516dfa1/1
Helping Hand Center receives award
The Doings Newspaper published an article about Helping Hand Center and Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage La Grange receiving an award: Click here to read the story: West Suburban Chamber to honor greatness
Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon
The Family Network held the 25th Annual Spring Fashion Show & Luncheon last month and raised almost $5,000 to benefit our programs and services. It was a beautiful luncheon and we are so thankful and appreciative to the Family Network for holding this fundraiser & social event to benefit Helping Hand Center.
Programming
Special Recreation
Summer Special Recreation Packets will be distributed later this month. It’s packed with fun activities adults can sign up for and participate in during the months of July, August, and September. Registration must be completed by Friday, June 21st.
Helping Hand Wildcats Special Olympics!
On April 14th, the Helping Hand Wildcats competed in the Individual Soccer Skills tournament. Below are the results:
Kevin F. received a gold medal
Linda C. received a gold medal
Andrew M. received a gold medal
Chris N. received a silver medal
Tim V. received a silver medal
Joe S. received a bronze medal
Ann S. received a bronze medal
Matt H. took 4th place
Leon W. took 4th place
On April 28th, they competed in the 2013 Spring Games. Below are the results:
50m run:
Betsy W. received a gold medal
Matt H. received a silver medal
Kevin F. received a bronze medal
Marco S. received a bronze medal
Chris N. took 4th place
Tim V. took 5th place
100m run:
David D. received a gold medal
200m run:
Damen O. received a gold medal
Running Long Jump:
Damen O. received a silver medal
Softball Throw:
David D. received a gold medal
Kevin F. received a gold medal
Marco S. received a gold medal
Tim V. received a gold medal
Betsy W. received a gold medal
Chris N. received a silver medal
Matt H. received a silver medal
4X100 Relay:
David, Damen, Chris, & Kevin took 5th place
Congratulations to Kevin, Tim, David, Betsy, Damen, Linda, Andrew & Marco. By winning gold medals, they will move on to compete in the State Summer Games at Illinois State University.
Save the Date
Save the Date for the 29th Annual Golf Outing
Mark your calendar to attend the 29th Annual Golf Outing on July 22, 2013 at the Riverside Golf Club. It was a sold-out event last year. Click here for more details and to register: http://hhcenter.org/golfregistration/
Save the Date for our Annual Family Picnic!
June 29, 2013 at Wlaker Park in Burr Ridge
Donations
General Donations
Every day we receive donations to our organization. Thank you to all who give to Helping Hand Center - the support is wonderful and is needed as we continue our quality programs and services! The following people and organizations recently provided donations to Helping Hand Center:
Berwyn Ladies Auxiliary, No. 2125 |
Insite RE Inc. |
Sam's Club |
Mary Binder |
Kappa Kappa Gamma |
James & Linda Schawel |
David & Susan Bishop |
Keilson Family |
Kathleen Schoeneman |
Michael & Nancy Bolton |
Maureen Kelty |
Ann C. Schreiner & Amy Starin |
Michael & Dina Booth |
Ron & Beth Kenney |
Robert J. & Kathy Shaughnessy |
Marco Bravo |
Steve Klein & Mary Ellen Schaffer |
Michael & Audrey Smetana |
Bob & Susan Breen |
David W. & Anne Knoll |
Mary L. Smith |
Kevin & Elaine Burke |
Niamh Kristufek |
Theodore L. & Claudine G. Snow |
Paige Canepari |
Mary Lamoureaux |
Robert T. Soles |
Sara Canepari |
Raymond Manring |
Orville & Eileen St. Clair |
Mary Carroll & Steven Watson |
Mario Tricoci Hair Salon/Day Spa |
Daniel J. Stafford & Kristina Razma |
Timothy & Roberta Carroll |
Mary Ann's Shoppe, Ltd. |
Peter & Kathleen Staley |
Thomas & Donna Day |
Arkadiusz Mastalerz |
William E. & Margaret J. Stanislaw |
Jordon Dockins |
Mater Christi Women's Guild |
Mark Steffensen |
Allison E. Erklin |
McMeen Fund |
Mary Trainauskas |
Faith United Methodist Church |
Kevin W. Mead |
Merle K. Turner |
Jeffrey F. & Linda L. Feinstein |
Marilyn A. Miaso |
Anton & Celeste Uljanic |
First National Bank of LaGrange |
Andrew Moore |
United Way of Central Indiana |
Wilson Francis & Linda Feldmann |
Christopher Morrissey |
US Bancorp Foundation |
Delores Frankovich |
North Riverside Fire Fighters Union |
Rhonda Valluzzikramp |
Don J. & Suzanne E. Fries |
Margaret Neiweem |
James & Susan Vlazny |
Ruth H. Furlong |
Judy Novak |
James Walters & Patricia Ann Fischer |
Grace Lutheran Church of LaGrange |
Marc & Paula O'Brien |
Dan Weiler |
Diane Grember |
Ronald & Susan Paraday |
Mike & Debi White |
Richard A. Hanus |
Richard & Debra Parker |
Wilson & Wilson, Attorney-at-Law |
Margie Hatter |
Jorie Peirce |
Timothy Woods & Nancy Burke |
Tim Hennelly |
James Post |
Donatta M. Yates |
Richard H. & Jane A. Young |
Sincerely,
Mary Beth Hepp
Executive Director
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