NSSRA Foundation Board of Directors
Glenn Binstein , President , Glenview
Colin Blackshaw , Treasurer , Glenview
Sue Hartemayer , Secretary , Winnetka
Ed Bettenhausen , Morton Grove
Alex Karasik , Lake Forest Greg Kavanaugh , Glencoe
Rick LaChapelle , Wilmette Liza McElroy , Chicago
Robynn Medansky , Highland Park
Benji Rubin , Northbrook Barry Slotnick , Glencoe
Kris Ford , NSSRA Board Liaison Mayor , Village of Riverwoods
Upcoming Board Meetings
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September 12 at 6:30pm October 24 at 6:30pm December 5 at 5:00pm
All meetings are held at NSSRA ’ s offices at 1221 County Line Rd ., Highland Park , IL 60035 . All dates are subject to change .
About NSSRA Foundation
Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association Foundation ( NSSRA Foundation ) was established to support the mission of NSSRA . The Foundation raises funds through solicitation of grants and their annual Holiday Appeal and receives generous support from many individuals , corporations , foundations , businesses , and community organizations throughout the year .
The Foundation provides financial assistance for children , teens , and adults with disabilities who demonstrate financial need ; grants the funds to purchase specially equipped vehicles to transport participants safely to programs ; and provides ongoing support for the growing demand for new services and programs offered by NSSRA .
Additionally , the Foundation hosts an annual SWING Golf Outing with the proceeds supporting NSSRA programs . The Foundation also sponsors NSSRA special events , including the Shining Stars Banquet and Summer Bash .
NSSRA Foundation ' s mission is to support the mission of Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association by raising and granting supplemental funding . Established in 1997 , NSSRA Foundation supports NSSRA by :
s Providing nearly 200 scholarships annually . s
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Raising over $ 2M for NSSRA programs and services in the last 24 years .
Raising over $ 2.2M for A Place to Belong Capital Campaign .
s Hosting the SWING Golf Outing each September . s
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Purchasing accessible vehicles for NSSRA that provide approximately 18,000 rides for participants each year .
Sponsoring NSSRA special events , allowing participants and their families to attend the Shining Stars Awards & Recognition Banquet and Summer Bash for free or at a reduced rate each year .
NSSRA Foundation is a 501 ( c )( 3 ) non-profit organization ( EIN : 36-4038371 ). Donations to NSSRA Foundation are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law .
Donate online at nssrafoundation . org / give-today
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