In this issue:  Child Welfare Workforce Appreciation, Fiscal Year Accomplishments, Sustainable Building, Find Out if Your Employer Matches, Diaper Drive, Thank You's and More!

With Sincere Gratitude to Shelter, Inc.'s Team

September is Child Welfare Workforce Appreciation Month. This month, we recognize the dedication and hard work of child welfare professionals who strive to protect and support vulnerable children and families.

Please join us in saluting Shelter, Inc.'s committed team of professionals who support our mission and work hard every day to change and save lives.

Our social workers, case managers, foster care providers, therapists and advocates play a critical role in ensuring the safety, stability, and well-being of children who may be facing abuse, neglect, or other challenges. Shelter, Inc.’s staff work tirelessly to create safe environments, provide critical services, and work towards family reunification or finding permanent, loving homes for children in need. Their work not only changes the lives of the children and families they serve but also strengthens our community as a whole. This month, we recognize and celebrate their dedication, compassion, and the vital difference they make every day. Thank you!

Pictured above: Shelter, Inc. staff gathered on Friday, August 16 for a summer picnic at Camelot Park in Arlington Heights 

See What Happens When You Give

Your commitment to children and families in our community is powerful. It moves us ever closer to our vision of all children being raised in safe and nurturing homes.

Making an Impact on the Health of Our Community and Our Planet

In early September, Executive Director, Carina H. Santa Maria, visited SI Container Builds with CEO, Rory Rubin. Shelter, Inc. is working in partnership with SI Container Builds, a woman-owned business, to construct our new home for child survivors of human trafficking. Each year 23 million shipping containers go to waste. Using these steel containers to build new homes is a sustainable and creative solution to help those who are unhoused.

Palatine Jaycees for supporting our Emergency Shelters through their Home Improvement Fund.

British Car Festival Volunteers

We are incredibly grateful to those who volunteered at the British Car Festival on Sunday, September 8 in Palatine. This year marked Shelter, Inc.’s 26th year of partnering with the British Car Union. Volunteers enjoyed informing attendees of the mission and work of Shelter, Inc. and collected more than $825 in contributions. A special thank you to our lead volunteer, Liz Torres, for ensuring a meaningful volunteer experience.

Did you know that thousands of companies match employee donations to organizations like Shelter, Inc.? Our new search tool simplifies finding out if your employer matches and the process for submitting a matched gift request. 

Click here to enter the name of your company

Now, any time you make an online donation to Shelter, Inc., you can enter your company’s name to see if they will match your gift and double, or even triple, the impact of your donation! Matched contributions mean more people will have the shelter, care and support they need to build a brighter future!

Stocks are low and having plenty of diapers, wipes, and pull-ups of all sizes stocked at Shelter, Inc. is essential to our mission. Send supplies for babies in our Foster Care and Healthy Families programs or drop off donations at our office weekdays, 9am-4:30pm.
1616 N Arlington Heights Rd, Suite 201, in Arlington Heights

Encourage your company or organization to engage employees and give back to the community! Shelter, Inc. aims to ensure that no child is cold this season and is seeking partners for our Winter Coat Drive. Contact Zoe for information.

Work with a purpose in child welfare and join a wonderful team of like-minded individuals! Benefits include free Employee Assistance Program, retirement plan, hiring bonus and more.

Oktoberfest is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Rotary Club of Palatine and the primary source of funding for Rotary Club grants to local charities like Shelter, Inc. Come out and enjoy good food, music and family fun while helping to support community organizations. Click here for information.