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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.
![American Brain Tumor Association](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44a4a7_8feb7b3661494799b74cabf65955a823~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/44a4a7_8feb7b3661494799b74cabf65955a823~mv2.webp)
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...
![Cerebral Palsy Toolkit](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10c906_66706a25532b485a9254eeaff6cc4a1b~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_222,h_222,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/10c906_66706a25532b485a9254eeaff6cc4a1b~mv2.webp)
Cerebral Palsy Toolkit
Caring for a child with cerebral palsy requires significant time, effort, and can have a considerable impact on a family’s financial...
![CaringBridge](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10c906_016554dc1ae34144a4b6ac69f7315384~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_222,h_167,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/10c906_016554dc1ae34144a4b6ac69f7315384~mv2.webp)
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](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10c906_c10f130572dd4ffcbe55e583fa632338~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_222,h_204,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/10c906_c10f130572dd4ffcbe55e583fa632338~mv2.webp)
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...
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![Family Matters](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10c906_4ab88f8f0c4445ca8fc84eb25a2a08c5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_222,h_175,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/10c906_4ab88f8f0c4445ca8fc84eb25a2a08c5~mv2.webp)
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](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10c906_d63e9946746347f4b7407e0c7fd86601~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_222,h_190,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/10c906_d63e9946746347f4b7407e0c7fd86601~mv2.webp)
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](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10c906_fdb86f4fd7af43918dd6fd65ffc83078~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_222,h_224,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/10c906_fdb86f4fd7af43918dd6fd65ffc83078~mv2.webp)
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.
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![Evanston Scholars](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44a4a7_c2a7eb49c2d54f8583092d2dd91bde30~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_222,h_222,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/44a4a7_c2a7eb49c2d54f8583092d2dd91bde30~mv2.webp)
Evanston Scholars
This month we salute the work of Evanston Scholars Our program and our Scholars’ achievements are made possible through the commitment...
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![Leukemia & Lymphoma Society](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ffeda3_547082ff80dc4fda8cc93af8fcbe3b89~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_222,h_214,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/ffeda3_547082ff80dc4fda8cc93af8fcbe3b89~mv2.webp)
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](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44a4a7_0ff1d63101b44b5a83530cb113a17875~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_222,h_178,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/44a4a7_0ff1d63101b44b5a83530cb113a17875~mv2.webp)
Moms Demand Action
Join us in supporting https://momsdemandaction.org/
![Child Welfare Information Gateway](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44a4a7_1bab0072a8cc4d86a1d22370d45256d7~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_222,h_222,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/44a4a7_1bab0072a8cc4d86a1d22370d45256d7~mv2.webp)
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](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44a4a7_ea16ad036b5547ef884e7eb910835735~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_222,h_222,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/44a4a7_ea16ad036b5547ef884e7eb910835735~mv2.webp)
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](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44a4a7_e81c076f156f418ba534c1f20ac31bf3~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_222,h_222,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/44a4a7_e81c076f156f418ba534c1f20ac31bf3~mv2.webp)
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](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44a4a7_84f48d1622434ce1a7b0141cb8271971~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_222,h_222,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/44a4a7_84f48d1622434ce1a7b0141cb8271971~mv2.webp)
Imerman Angels
Join us in supporting . https://imermanangels.org
![Please join us this month in sending support to Ukraine.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44a4a7_4363994af038468d867b1b419ae828dd~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_222,h_222,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/44a4a7_4363994af038468d867b1b419ae828dd~mv2.webp)
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](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44a4a7_22e46898939b4726a06b31356fc68da5~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_222,h_222,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/44a4a7_22e46898939b4726a06b31356fc68da5~mv2.webp)
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](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44a4a7_41563415bbff4314a92079cfe0d443ee~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_222,h_222,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/44a4a7_41563415bbff4314a92079cfe0d443ee~mv2.webp)
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](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44a4a7_657063f903a44d1aabe9b77dd255473d~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_222,h_222,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/44a4a7_657063f903a44d1aabe9b77dd255473d~mv2.webp)
Do Something
Please join us this month in supporting Do Something, a national youth-led movement for good, including mental health and building...
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10c906_6196d999ec4543768465511d7d8a8d76~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/10c906_6196d999ec4543768465511d7d8a8d76~mv2.webp)
![Partners In Health](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10c906_6196d999ec4543768465511d7d8a8d76~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_222,h_222,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/10c906_6196d999ec4543768465511d7d8a8d76~mv2.webp)
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...
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![No Kid Hungry](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44a4a7_c026195aa4524931802376946b6ca628~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_222,h_222,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/44a4a7_c026195aa4524931802376946b6ca628~mv2.webp)
No Kid Hungry
Please join us in supporting No Kid Hungry.
![National Organization for Women](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10c906_bc87ee2c35a2475bb0cfb21a357b8597~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_222,h_236,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/10c906_bc87ee2c35a2475bb0cfb21a357b8597~mv2.webp)
National Organization for Women
We support the work of organizations that work for the rights of women and girls. National Organization for Women
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![Leukemia & Lymphoma Society](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ffeda3_547082ff80dc4fda8cc93af8fcbe3b89~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_222,h_214,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/ffeda3_547082ff80dc4fda8cc93af8fcbe3b89~mv2.webp)
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
In honor of Felise Pomerantz Waxman, our June donation was sent to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
![The Cities Mentor Project](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ffeda3_f9614ccb816945aaa1d9b5adf1ed9182~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_222,h_222,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ffeda3_f9614ccb816945aaa1d9b5adf1ed9182~mv2.webp)
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...
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![Special Gifts Theatre](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10c906_1d19cc430aac4c6dbf24a31be3c9524b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_222,h_167,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/10c906_1d19cc430aac4c6dbf24a31be3c9524b~mv2.webp)
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...
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![Young Center for Immigrant Law](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10c906_519280950d1c41fb8d52b2fba4013f2e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_222,h_222,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/10c906_519280950d1c41fb8d52b2fba4013f2e~mv2.webp)
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](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10c906_6add42ed8d8041299689dc68a782c595~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_222,h_170,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/10c906_6add42ed8d8041299689dc68a782c595~mv2.webp)
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](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10c906_5e41157e984847bdaf7a360c22b2df48~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_222,h_207,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/10c906_5e41157e984847bdaf7a360c22b2df48~mv2.webp)
Feeding America
Sharon Weingarten chooses Feeding America to be the recipient of our donation this month. As coronavirus cases rise, more people are...
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![Parents as Teachers](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10c906_b6aa8fc6d53f4225b902780ad3f16e51~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_222,h_167,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/10c906_b6aa8fc6d53f4225b902780ad3f16e51~mv2.webp)
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](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10c906_3fc5061ed24e4177b0c5ceac025d0467~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_222,h_186,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/10c906_3fc5061ed24e4177b0c5ceac025d0467~mv2.webp)
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](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c2a522_414a906b4fe74b74aa1381cbdba380e2~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_222,h_167,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/c2a522_414a906b4fe74b74aa1381cbdba380e2~mv2.webp)
After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Anne Rosenberg, retired private tutor who provided Academic Support for the University School of Milwaukee chooses After Breast Cancer...
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![Chicago Waldorf School](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c2a522_fec6f0da6eff43ecbf6f5dc2f4a817b7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_222,h_222,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/c2a522_fec6f0da6eff43ecbf6f5dc2f4a817b7~mv2.webp)
Chicago Waldorf School
Teacher, Carol Triggiano chose Chicago Waldorf School to be the recipient of our donation this month.
![Reach Out & Read](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10c906_648b385a89b54243942077424a1e4658~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_222,h_167,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/10c906_648b385a89b54243942077424a1e4658~mv2.webp)
Reach Out & Read
Pediatrician, Mariana Glusman chose Reach Out & Read to be the recipient of our donation this month.
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![University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10c906_258364f9311e4852a0121b54d628ca12~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_222,h_167,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/10c906_258364f9311e4852a0121b54d628ca12~mv2.webp)
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...
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![Trees That Feed](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10c906_d84bc5f094044e55b43decd72f368b6d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_222,h_246,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/10c906_d84bc5f094044e55b43decd72f368b6d~mv2.webp)
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](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10c906_753625d668e74a8abd164d48fde4401a~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_222,h_222,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/10c906_753625d668e74a8abd164d48fde4401a~mv2.webp)
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](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10c906_b9f575be9e2544a4b3c4ef627957d584~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_222,h_222,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/10c906_b9f575be9e2544a4b3c4ef627957d584~mv2.webp)
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](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10c906_b67626a0571740adb19e4d1ed4a69a0d~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_222,h_183,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/10c906_b67626a0571740adb19e4d1ed4a69a0d~mv2.webp)
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](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10c906_198139ddae8440be8769ef87d8e7f9b1~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_222,h_195,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/10c906_198139ddae8440be8769ef87d8e7f9b1~mv2.webp)
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](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44a4a7_8feb7b3661494799b74cabf65955a823~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_222,h_167,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/44a4a7_8feb7b3661494799b74cabf65955a823~mv2.webp)
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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