Winter 2019 Foundation Report
2018 Holiday Appeal: We Are NSSRA
NSSRA is one of the premier programs in
Chicago’s northern suburbs for children, teens
and adults with special needs. Likely you are
already familiar with the important work of NSSRA
for our participants and in our communities, but
many are not. This year we are working to change
that.
Beginning November 1, in conjunction with
our 2018 Holiday Appeal, we are launching a
social media campaign to share the stories of
belonging that illustrate the rich community
we have together, using #iamnssra. We encourage everyone to join in, whether you are
a participant or family member, donor, staff member, partner agency or community member.
Each of our stories tells an important piece of the powerful narrative of NSSRA, and we want to
help our friends and neighbors better understand who we are and why we exist. Together, we
are NSSRA.
So, this year, we are not only asking you to give, but to share.
We need your help to continue offering a wide variety of recreation programs, services
and accessible transportation for our participants, but also to help our communities
understand why this is important. For more information, visit www.nssra.org/iamnssra. To
give, head to www.nssrafoundation.org/donate.
Once again, the Leahy Family Foundation will
match all new or increased gifts, up to $5,000!
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NSSRA Foundation
Rifton TRAMs Purchased
with Grant Funds for ELA
Program & NSSRA
Several months ago we announced a few
grants we had received that would enable
us to buy two Rifton TRAMs for the ELA
Program and general program use. Well,
they have arrived and are being put to
good use!
Thanks go to The Healthcare
Foundation of Highland Park,
Park District Risk Management
Association (PDRMA), Rotary Club of
Northbrook and Glenview Women's
Club for their generosity and
support!
NSSRA
About NSSRA Foundation
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:
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Providing 267 scholarships in 2017
Raising over $1.7 million for NSSRA programs and services in the last 21 years
Hosting the SWING Golf Outing each September
Raising additional funds through its annual Holiday Appeal
Purchasing accessible vehicles for NSSRA that provided more than 15,000 rides for participants
in 2017
• 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
NSSRA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations to NSSRA Foundation are tax deductible to
the extent allowed by law.
www.nssra.org
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