February 2024

Early Childhood Advocacy in Illinois

Thank you to Governor Pritzker for selecting us as a stop on his Smart Start Tour this month. We were honored to share our partnership with DuPage Foundations' Bright & Early DuPage and Villa Park Area Early Childhood Collaborative to help all families thrive.

We are proud to be at the forefront of prioritizing inclusive early childhood education. In January 2024, the Lily Garden Child Care Center received the Silver Circle of Quality designation from ExceleRate Illinois, the State's quality recognition and improvement system for early childhood education and care programs.

Lily Garden Child Care Center parent, Luke Banaszak, also shared the importance of investing in early childhood programs.

"It's important to realize that everyone stands to benefit by investing in early childhood education. Investing in quality early childhood education isn't just about cute kids and finger paint. It's about building a stronger future for our state." - Luke Banaszak, Lily Garden Parent

We thank Luke for sharing his story and making an impact during Governor Pritzker’s Smart Start Tour. Our collective voices can help children with developmental delays and disabilities receive vital services.

Click here to view Luke's Speech.

Click here to watch the full event.

Community Gratitude

Endeavor Health Community Impact

We are proud to announce our selection as a partner in Endeavor Health's 2024 Community Investment Fund (CIF). Formerly NorthShore-Edward-Elmhurst Health, Endeavor Health's collaboration will provide impactful support for our Mental Health services, allowing us to reach new goals in community care and wellness.

Blackout for Easterseals

Thank you to Larkin High School Athletics for hosting a Blackout for Easterseals fundraiser at their crosstown basketball game with Elgin High School. Their t-shirt sales and raffles raised $2,500 for our services.

It was an exciting game to watch, and we sincerely appreciate your support of our mission and the Elgin community!

Easterseals News & Events

Inclusive Egg Hunt

Come enjoy a glow in the dark egg hunt hosted by For The Grace Of on Monday, March 25, 2024 from 3-6 PM at the Villa Park center.

The inclusive hunt will include tools and adaptations for all ages and abilities to enjoy with non-food prizes included.

No registration is required. Come and enjoy a free Spring Break activity.

46th Annual Benefit Gala

Join us at our annual benefit gala on April 20, 2024 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago for a night of dinner, dancing and mission moments. Now accepting corporate sponsorships, silent auction prizes and ticket registration.

Click here to learn more and register.

Tee-It-Up at Topgolf

Come be a part of our new event at Topgolf Naperville on May 9, 2024. This inclusive event offers a fun way to entertain colleagues, clients, and friends while playing a high-tech, climate-controlled golf game. Guests will enjoy happy hour before the start of tournament play, three hours of golf, food, drinks, and golfer gift bags.

Click here to learn more and register.

Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley

Phone: 630.620.4433

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