" The Mitchell L . Slotnick Center will give participants a home-base and marks an important milestone in NSSRA ’ s long history of enriching the lives of people with disabilities in our partner communities . We look forward to welcoming everyone ,” said NSSRA Executive Director Craig Culp . “ We built this building for our participants . Our hope is that they will enjoy this new home with their friends forever .”
With approximately 16,000 square feet of dedicated programming space , NSSRA is now able to expand its program offerings , reduce waitlists by accommodating more participants , and provide a home for its year-round adult day programs , Enriched Lifestyles for Adults ( ELA ).
NSSRA purchased the building , formerly Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism , in August 2019 , ending a six-year search for a new facility . In 2013 , the NSSRA Board of Directors formally identified , in its Capital and Facility Acquisition Plan , a need for the most suitable permanent location for NSSRA . After much planning and due diligence , the NSSRA Board of Directors approved the renovation of the Highland Park facility in November 2020 , officially breaking ground in December 2020 . The NSSRA administrative office was formerly located in Northbrook .
More than half of the $ 3.65 million in funds needed to purchase the building came from NSSRA ’ s 13 partner agencies . The NSSRA Board of Directors passed a capital facility acquisition plan in 2013 for this purpose . The remaining finances needed were provided thanks to a significant contribution of $ 600,000 from NSSRA Foundation and a generous gift from the Slotnick Family of Northbrook , in memory of Mitchell L . Slotnick . NSSRA partner agencies shared approximately $ 3 million of the cost of renovating the facility . NSSRA Foundation ’ s “ A Place to Belong ” Capital Campaign raised the remaining $ 2.2 million . For a list of sponsors and donors , visit www .
nssrafoundation . org .
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