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.

HEAR Wisconsin is a non-profit organization that helps infants, children, and adults with hearing loss by eliminating communication and language barriers through personalized services, technology, and education. We strive to help both families and individuals with hearing loss or deafness find the best way to communicate effectively. From early years to golden years and from mild hearing loss to deafness, HEAR Wisconsin offers resources and options - including audiology services, assistive technology, American Sign Language, listening and spoken language, and teletherapy - for everyone.

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.

NATIONAL CENTERS FOR LEARNING EXCEL LENCE, INC. is a company based out of N4W22000 BLUEMOUND RD, WAUKESHA, Wisconsin, United States.

Life Span empowers survivors of domestic and sexual violence to demand safety as a human right through client-centered services and leads social change through accountability, community engagement, and systemic advocacy. Life Span is a national leader in the provision of services to victims of violence serving 4,000 clients annually. Our comprehensive services include legal advocacy and representation, counseling for survivors, children and teens, and advocacy. Our work encompasses such issues as human trafficking, police domestic violence, immigration, employment issues, sexual assault protective orders, mental health, teen dating violence, and survivors as defendants. Our agency has sites in Chicago and Des Plaines, and within Cook County courthouses. Our multilingual staff provides services in 11 different languages. Life Span also provides national leadership in policy work, legislation, and trains lawyers and other professionals in Illinois and across the country.

INDEPENDENCE CENTER, INC. is a company based out of 2025 WASHINGTON STREET, WAUKEGAN, Illinois, United States.

Providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities by providing integrated choices in the community.

It is the mission of Hope House to end homelessness and create healthy communities. Hope House is an emergency and transitional living facility as well as a true community center located in the near south side of Milwaukee. Opened in 1987, Hope House was created to provide a safe, temporary refuge for people needing a place to sleep. Over the years, Hope House has evolved into a complete provider of services for homeless and low income individuals. In addition to residential services, Hope House provides community outreach to individuals needing health care, food distribution, financial assistance, and educational opportunities for adults and children. Hope House provides services that aim to end homelessness and create healthy communities.

The Cathedral Center, Inc. is a nonsectarian agency for women and families. The mission of Cathedral Center is to provide a safe environment for women and families while working to end homelessness, one life at a time. Cathedral Center can provide emergency shelter and comprehensive case management services for 32 individual women and up to 8 families on any given night.

The Center for Sight & Hearing is a center of excellence for vision and hearing care. Our experienced staff provides comprehensive clinical, therapeutic, and support programs and services that positively impact the people we serve. We are dedicated to finding personalized solutions that enhance the quality of life of our patients and clients.