Category Archives: Partners

WINGS was the recipient of $2,500 through the 2024 Community Grants program. WINGS provides housing, integrated services, education, and advocacy to end domestic violence. $2,500 was awarded to fund 50 Care Kits for survivors moving into WINGS housing. The kits cover the gap between government grants and the need to secure household items in transition.Continue reading “Partner Spotlight: WINGS Program, Inc”

GiveNKind was the recipient of $2,310 through the 2024 Community Grants program. GiveNKind’s mission is to improve lives and protect the environment by managing excess resources. The money was specifically awarded to support the Resource Market. This market is a way for teachers, social workers and nonprofit employees to select specific items for clients. TheContinue reading “Partner Spotlight: GiveNKind”

JOURNEYS received $2,500 through the 2024 Community Grants program. JOURNEYS – The Road Home has a mission to individually assess and serve the homeless/near homeless in northern Cook County including Buffalo Grove. $2,500 was awarded to assist in furnishing apartment units in the Interim Housing Program, specifically aiding those with mobility issues who cannot accessContinue reading “Partner Spotlight: JOURNEYS – Road Home”

NSSEO Foundation received $2,500 through the 2024 Community Grants program. NSSEO Foundation has a purpose to secure and channel resources to support students served by the Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization. $2,134 was awarded for Inclusive Garden Projects in NSSEO’s therapeutic day schools. These provide students with vocational and life skills experiences.

BG CERT received $1,800 through the 2024 Community Grants program. BG CERT is our home town Community Emergency Response Team. CERT volunteer teams perform basic response activities before, during, and after disasters. This includes checking on neighbors, distributing information to the public, and supporting emergency operations centers to help manage traffic and crowds. Local CERTContinue reading “Partner Spotlight: BG CERT”

OMNI received $650 through the 2024 Community Grants program. OMNI, located right here in Buffalo Grove, is a comprehensive behavioral health organization dedicated to providing accessible mental health services and counseling support to individuals, youth, and familes. Through compassionate therapy, crisis intervention, substance use treatment, and community programs, they are able to empower people toContinue reading “Partner Spotlight: OMNI”