Shelter, Inc. provides community based, emergency and longer-term housing for children and adolescents who are abused, neglected, dependent or in need of supervision.
Since 1975, Shelter, Inc. has provided the emotional and physical care, programs and services that these children need to build safer, healthier and brighter futures.
Shelter, Inc. is:
- Accredited by the Council on Accreditation
- Licensed by the State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
- A non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation
- Governed by a Board of Directors
- Supported by funds from Elk Grove, Palatine, Schaumburg, Vernon and Wheeling townships; United Way, local municipalities, corporations, foundations, private donations, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and the Illinois Department of Human Services.
Living Better, Working Better, Feeling Better
Shelter, Inc.'s Community Education Program proudly presents this FREE seminar focusing on the importance of self-care, good nutrition, exercise and stress relief practices, especially for those individuals working in high stress social service careers or with children and adolescents.
"LIVING BETTER, WORKING BETTER, FEELING BETTER"
January 27th9:30 am - 12:30 pm Read more...
Charity Ball
Shelter's 24th Annual "Puttin on the Glitz" Charity Ball attracted more than 200 community leaders, executives and contributors on November 18th at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago. As guests feasted on a four course epicurean meal, evening host Dick Johnson, Anchor/Reporter at NBC5 Chicago, talked about the needs of abused and neglected children in the North and Northwest suburbs of Chicago. "Let me get right to the heart of our gathering," he said, "the well being, safety and future of the children in our community are in our hands."
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Entertainment Book Fundraiser
$1,000s in savings for only $25!!
2011 Entertainment books are now available. All proceeds from the sale of this year's entertainment books will go toward funding our programs for abused and neglected children. Follow this link to buy yours today.
Entertainment books are also available at our office. Give us a call at 847-590-6188 and ask for Barb Mazursky.
Thank you for your support!!
Become a Volunteer
Volunteers play a vital role at Shelter, Inc. Many volunteers give of their time at the Shelter, Inc. Thrift Shop in Schaumburg while others volunteer at special events, fundraising opportunities, serving on committees and by providing clerical assistance in our office.
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