Cure SMA is dedicated to the treatment and cure of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Since 1984, Cure SMA has grown to be the largest U.S.-based network of individuals, families, clinicians, and research scientists working together to advance SMA research, support individuals and families impacted by SMA, and educate public and professional communities about SMA. Cure SMA funds and directs comprehensive research that drives breakthroughs in treatment, advances access to high-quality care, provides practical support programs, and advocates for the needs of the SMA community. Learn more at www.curesma.org.

Established in 1988, Arbor Counseling Center is a comprehensive psychotherapy practice that provides the highest quality counseling and consultation services to: Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families, Community Organizations, Businesses and Schools. We serve clients in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago including Lake, McHenry and Cook Counties. With 31 licensed therapists on staff and four offices in Hoffman Estates, Crystal Lake, Buffalo Grove and Gurnee, we can be more responsive to the needs of case managers, employee assistance programs, human resource professionals and referring organizations within the community. We believe in our clients — their strengths, resiliencies and their right to live life at their highest potential. Given empathy, support, encouragement and education tailored to each client's needs, our staff of caring, trained professionals helps each individual access their strengths. Our collaborative approach to solving problems helps children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups in living at the highest level of health, fulfillment and positive energy. Below are some of the services we provide.

The mission of Bridge Communities is to transition homeless families to self-sufficiency by working with partners to provide mentoring, housing, and supportive services. Our vision is a community where all families are healthy, financially stable and living in affordable housing.

Our Vision: SHALVA envisions a knowledgeable and supportive community dedicated to breaking the cycle of domestic abuse, where everyone feels safe and respected in their home or relationship. Our Mission: SHALVA offers deep Jewish cultural competency and expertise in domestic abuse to support our diverse community. • SHALVA empowers those experiencing and healing from domestic abuse by offering confidential counseling or referral and needed supportive services. • SHALVA works for lasting social change through community education aimed at increasing awareness, understanding, prevention, and healthy relationships.

Sarah’s Circle provides a full continuum of services for women, including housing, life necessities, and supportive services to help them permanently end their homelessness.

Since 1997, Housing HQ has provided nationwide 24-hour emergency ALE relocation service for the insurance industry. We specialize in quickly placing families into hotels and affordable, fully-furnished, temporary housing after they have experienced an insured incident that makes their homes unlivable. Every year Housing HQ assists thousands of families in finding temporary ALE housing. As a result of this experience, we understand the terrible ordeal they’re going through and the difficulties of their situation—home and possessions destroyed, and often no ID, cash or credit cards available. Working with the family, we’ll make sure their housing needs are met as quickly and as smoothly as possible. Housing HQ guarantees to: • Call the family within 15 minutes of being contacted • Provide immediate hotel accommodations • Identify at least one suitable housing solution within 24 hours • Be available 24/7/365 to assist where needed Fast Accommodations Our Instant Lodging™ Service will place your policyholder in a local hotel the night of the incident. We typically have a reservation fully confirmed within 30 minutes, so the family can be settled into their room within the hour. Pre-Negotiated Rates Thanks to our relationship with preferred hotel chains across the country, we can provide your customers with a room that same night, often with a kitchenette. And because we have pre-negotiated rates, the costs are usually discounted, saving you money in the process. We will even find housing that accommodates pets, eliminating the need to pay additional boarding fees while allowing four-legged friends to remain with their families. Helping the Family Within 15 minutes of your contacting us and approving the hotel budget, we’ll be in touch with the policyholder to explain our process. We’ll handle check-in and payment of the room and tax. We even coordinate with the hotel so the policyholder may not need to present ID and credit card.

Description: Designed, coordinated and implemented a variety of state-wide housing services by providing leadership and guidance to regional directors and housing specialists for the operations, management, policies and procedures in support of the program goals and objectives. Achievements: • Implemented and developed internal policies and procedures for a groundbreaking statewide farm worker Rental Subsidy Program. • Conducted regional housing information exchanges/forums with housing and direct human service agencies, including United States Department of Agriculture, Illinois Department of Human Rights, United States Department of Labor, Illinois Department of Human Services and Illinois Department of Employment Security. • Leveraged funds to support and sustain direct housing services for statewide farm worker organization; surpassed financial goals. Obtained over $1 million in public and private funders for the operations and implementation of rent subsidies to eligible migrant and seasonal farm workers. • Cross-trained five statewide regional directors and work force development case managers in the farm worker housing program guidelines and eligibility criteria, first time homebuyer education, landlord/tenant rights and responsibilities as well as fair housing. • Recruited, supervised, managed and trained four housing specialist located in satellite offices throughout the state. • Wrote training manuals for housing programs. • Reported program progress and outcomes to program funders.

DANCHAM is established with the aim is to create a strong business network with ties to regional peers, other Nordic business chambers in Indonesia and, last but not least, the Danish trade council under Embassy of Denmark in Jakarta. The business community in Indonesia has a long history and DANCHAM is founded on the roots of Danish Business Association (DBA), that stretches back to 1984. The name change indicates a new energy and we strive to build a stronger and modernized version of the organization. Our events will be built on the concept of inspiration and networking in a non-formal setting.

Regardless of your background or beliefs, you'll find at ECFA compassionate, Christ-centered family services, adoption agency and pregnancy support.

For more than 50 years, TriCity Family Services has been a trusted nonprofit agency dedicated to strengthening people and building community through the provision of quality, affordable counseling, youth crisis intervention, prevention and early intervention services that promote sound mental health and effective family functioning.

Since 1983, HOW has been a leader in permanent solutions to homelessness. Through prevention strategies; expanded, affordable, supportive housing; and individualized support services we have helped thousands take back their lives. HOW operates under the Housing First Model, which ensures that homeless individuals are housed as quickly as possible, and then provided with tools for success and self-sufficiency. OUR MISSION Empowering women, children and families to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness. OUR PHILOSOPHY HOW's core values and guiding principles inform our directions and goals. At HOW, we believe in permanent solutions to homelessness. We believe that housing is a right not a privilege. We believe that all individuals should be treated respectfully, honestly and ethically. We believe in empowering clients'​ autonomy and self-sufficiency by focusing on their unique strengths. We are committed to social and economic justice that ensures access to needed services, resources and equal opportunities. We strive to promote capacity, sustainability, and provide innovative and effective services for individuals, families, and communities

Loaves & Fishes Community Services is a registered 501(3) organization serving more than 5,000 people a week, providing healthy food and impactful programs for self-sufficiency. It is one of the largest food pantries in the state of Illinois. Clients receive a variety of healthy food, including fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, and eggs. The Loaves & Fishes CARES programs help clients become self-sufficient through opportunities such as emergency assistance for rent or utilities, assistance with public benefits, car donations, tax preparation, job readiness, budget and credit classes, and Moving Up, a 16-session intensive program to help clients overcome barriers preventing them from becoming self-sufficient. Loaves & Fishes serves DuPage, Will, Kane, and Kendall counties. Loaves & Fishes Grocery Market and administrative offices are in Naperville, and their Food Distribution Hub is in Aurora. For more information, visit loaves-fishes.org. IL.