American Brain Tumor Association
Leo and Ben Weingarten chose the American Brain Tumor Association to be the first donation recipient in memory of their mother, Judy...
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RESOURCES AND DONATIONS
Each month, we make a donation to an organization that supports families through challenging times.
Click on one to learn about the organization and to make your own donation.
CONTACT US to suggest a cause that has meaning to you or might be a good resource for families.
CaringBridge
CaringBridge is a free, easy to use internet service, developed to keep friends and family informed during important life events -...
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Please join us this month in supporting the work of NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness, dedicated to improving the lives of people...
Family Matters
Family Matters partners with youth, families, and communities to cultivate a way of living in the world that develops strong...
Cerebral Palsy Guide
According to the CDC, about 1 in 6 children between ages 3 to 17 will have one or more developmental disabilities. Cerebral palsy is a...
Paws for Patrick
Paws for Patrick connects young people with Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) and Therapy Dogs to aid them as they live with mental illness.
Evanston Scholars
This month we salute the work of Evanston Scholars Our program and our Scholars’ achievements are made possible through the commitment...
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
In honor of Michael Izsak our June donation was sent to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Please join us. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Moms Demand Action
Join us in supporting https://momsdemandaction.org/
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Family Support Services: Resources to protect children and strengthen families . https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/supporting/support-s...
Cancer Wellness Center
In order to address both the physical and emotional components of distress, the Cancer Wellness Center provides evidence-based programs...
The Rotary Foundation
"What the World Needs Now... " Each year, Rotary awards up to 130 fully funded fellowships for dedicated leaders from around the world to...
Imerman Angels
Join us in supporting . https://imermanangels.org
Please join us this month in sending support to Ukraine.
Donate to the: International Rescue Committee For help in choosing other vetted organizations that are helping the in Ukraine, see...
Feeding America
Join us in supporting the work of Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization. The Feeding America network...
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Please join us this month in donating to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital...
Do Something
Please join us this month in supporting Do Something, a national youth-led movement for good, including mental health and building...
Partners In Health
Please join us this month in donating to Partners in Health https://www.pih.org/ ““The idea that some lives matter less is the root of...
No Kid Hungry
Please join us in supporting No Kid Hungry.
National Organization for Women
We support the work of organizations that work for the rights of women and girls. National Organization for Women
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
In honor of Felise Pomerantz Waxman, our June donation was sent to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Cities Mentor Project
Our May Donation will go to The Cities Mentor Project in honor of its founder, Kathryn Grant, Ph.D. Kathryn writes, "I grew up in the...
Special Gifts Theatre
Special Gifts Theatre was nominated for our donation this month by Allie and John Gillies, who say that it has truly changed their...
Young Center for Immigrant Law
In memory of Alex Glusman, the young brother of Dr. Mariana Glusman, a donation will be made to the cause that meant so much to him,...
National Brain Tumor Society
Our first honoree is Leo Weingarten, a prospective college student with a strong interest in basketball and art. Leo chooses the...
Feeding America
Sharon Weingarten chooses Feeding America to be the recipient of our donation this month. As coronavirus cases rise, more people are...
Parents as Teachers
Student, Brandon Huang, chooses Parents as Teachers to be our organization this month. He writes, "It takes a hero to perform these...
Erika's Lighthouse
Peggy G. Kubert, A.M., LCSW, is the Senior Director of Education at Erika's Lighthouse and chooses Erika's Lighthouse to be the recipient...
After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Anne Rosenberg, retired private tutor who provided Academic Support for the University School of Milwaukee chooses After Breast Cancer...
Chicago Waldorf School
Teacher, Carol Triggiano chose Chicago Waldorf School to be the recipient of our donation this month.
Reach Out & Read
Pediatrician, Mariana Glusman chose Reach Out & Read to be the recipient of our donation this month.
University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center
Maggie Cao, student at Yale University, chose ResearcHStart at the University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center to be the recipient...
Trees That Feed
Angelique Ndamage of Paris, France, a friend, a contributor to What I Wish You Knew Conversations and a very brave woman who is genocide...
Yale School of Public Health for COVID-19 Response
Casey Morgan Luc, MPH and PhD student, Epidemiology at the University of Illinois at Chicago, chose the Yale School of Public Health for...
Mental Health Association North Shore
Senator Laura Fine, past Vice Chair of the Mental Health Committee in the Illinois House of Representatives, chose the Mental Health...
Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute for Mental Health Education
Kate Mahoney, LCSW, colleague, role model,contributor to What I Wish You Knew Conversations, and dear friend, chose the Naomi Ruth Cohen...
Lifeworks
David Royko, PsyD, author, past Director of Family Mediation Services of Chicago’s Circuit Court of Cook County and parent to Ben, “a guy...
American Brain Tumor Association
Leo and Ben Weingarten chose the American Brain Tumor Association to be the first donation recipient in memory of their mother, Judy...
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