NSSRA Foundation Board of Directors
Upcoming Board Meetings
About NSSRA Foundation
NSSRA Foundation Board of Directors
Glenn Binstein , President , Glenview
Colin Blackshaw , Treasurer , Glenview
Sue Hartemayer , Secretary , Winnetka
David Cooperman , Highland Park
Alex Karasik , Lake Forest Janice Kavanaugh , Glencoe Rick LaChapelle , Glencoe Christopher Latta , Lake Bluff Liza McElroy , Chicago
Robynn Medansky , Highland Park
Benji Rubin , Northbrook
William Schuman , Highland Park
Barry Slotnick , Glencoe
Lisa Sheppard , NSSRA Board Liaison , Executive Director , Glencoe Park District
Upcoming Board Meetings
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September 9 at 6:30 pm October 21 at 6:30 pm December 2 at 6:30 pm
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 . 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 approximately 200 scholarships annually . s Raising over $ 3M for NSSRA programs and services in the last 25 years . s Raising $ 4M for A Place to Belong Capital Campaign . s Hosting the SWING Golf Outing each September . s Purchasing accessible vehicles for NSSRA that provide approximately 18,000 rides for participants each year . s
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 Please contact Laurie DeSimone , Foundation Manager , for more information at ( 847 ) 509-9400 x6821 or ldesimone @ nssra . org .
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