© 2006-8 Elmhurst Junior Women's Club
Charities
As you have seen throughout this web site, the main goal of our Club is to support the local endeavors of charities through assistance either in fundraising efforts or hand-on projects and work. Below, we listed some of the charities we have helped, or will help, during the fiscal 2005-2006 year...
The all volunteer staff at A Special Wish Foundation dedicates their time and efforts to granting the wishes of children, from birth to age 21, in the Chicagoland area, with life threatening conditions. To qualify for a wish, a child must not have achieved their twenty-first birthday at the time of presenting their wish request; they must have a condition that is considered to be life threatening as determined by their physician; and they may not have received a wish from any other wish granting organization. For more information, please visit, www.aswchicago.org.
American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major heath problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service. Please visit www.cancer.org for more information.
Providing transitional housing to homeless families in DuPage County is Bridge Communities main goal. They accomplish this through partnerships with faith-based and community organizations who provide the mentoring relationships which root homeless families into local neighborhoods. Located in Glen Ellyn, more information may be obtained from their web site at www.bridgecommunities.org.
The mission of Child's Voice, located in Wood Dale, is to help children who are deaf or hard of hearing optimize their listening, speech, language and academic skills and their self-confidence so they can be successful in mainstream educational settings and society in general. This miss is accomplished through a developmentally based curriculum to promote oral communication and reasoning skills, through parent education and involvement and through liaison services to ensure successful transition to home school districts. Please see www.childsvoiceschool.com for more information.
DuPage PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) is committed to end and prevent homelessness in DuPage County. Offering shelter, transitional housing, case management, support services, employment support and permanent supportive housing, they strive to meet this mission. For more information, please view their web site at www.dupagepads.org.
The Elmhurst Juniors Women's Club is proud to assist the Elmhurst Public Library. The library, in addition to being a source of books, magazines, DVDs, music and other entertainment and research items, also is a pillar of our community. Many programs are offered throughout the year for adults and children alike. For more information on the benefits of the Library to our community, please visit www.elmhurstpubliclibrary.org.
The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra has been in existence for over nearly 50 years. Recent awards include "Community Orchestra of the Year" from the Illinois Council of Orchestras. The ESO is an Illinois not-for-profit organization which treats Elmhurst residents and members of the surrounding community to an exceptional cultural experience as they listen to timeless music. EJWC supports the ESO through volunteering as ushers for their programs and assisting in selling raffle tickets for their fundraiser. Please view their web site at www.elmhurstsymphony.org for more details about the orchestra, upcoming programs and opportunities to volunteer.
Elmhurst Walk-In Ministry provides help for needy families in Elmhurst and is made up of representatives from twenty churches and six community organizations. The participating churches and service organizations are untied in partnership to provide compassionate, effective, non-duplicated emergency assistance to people in need within our community. For more information, contact 630-782-6006.
Since 1950, Ray Graham Association for People with Disabilities has been supporting children and adults with developmental disabilities. Today, this organization serves more than 2,300 people across DuPage and Cook Counties, providing developmental, recreational, residential, respite and vocational services. The Ray Graham Association is dedicated to the full participation of all people with developmental disabilities in a quality of life by providing leadership that supports the accomplishments of individuals, strengthens families and inspires involvement. Please visit their web site at www.ray-graham.org for more information.
United Community Concerns Association provides food and food certificates for the individuals and families within our community that encounter difficult times. Please contact 630-941-8116 for more information.
The DuPage County Health Department's "Why Wait?" Program has screened nearly 2,000 income eligible women since it began in 1996. Local hospitals and healthcare providers partner to provide clinical services while the health department provides educational programs and case management services. The goal of this program is to reduce breast and cervical cancer mortality rates among women through early detection and increased awareness of the need for early detection through education. More information may be found at http://www.dupagehealth.org/GEN_INFO/pr2005/breast-cervical-cancer.html.
The all volunteer staff at A Special Wish Foundation dedicates their time and efforts to granting the wishes of children, from birth to age 21, in the Chicagoland area, with life threatening conditions. To qualify for a wish, a child must not have achieved their twenty-first birthday at the time of presenting their wish request; they must have a condition that is considered to be life threatening as determined by their physician; and they may not have received a wish from any other wish granting organization. For more information, please visit, www.aswchicago.org.
American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major heath problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service. Please visit www.cancer.org for more information.
Providing transitional housing to homeless families in DuPage County is Bridge Communities main goal. They accomplish this through partnerships with faith-based and community organizations who provide the mentoring relationships which root homeless families into local neighborhoods. Located in Glen Ellyn, more information may be obtained from their web site at www.bridgecommunities.org.
The mission of Child's Voice, located in Wood Dale, is to help children who are deaf or hard of hearing optimize their listening, speech, language and academic skills and their self-confidence so they can be successful in mainstream educational settings and society in general. This miss is accomplished through a developmentally based curriculum to promote oral communication and reasoning skills, through parent education and involvement and through liaison services to ensure successful transition to home school districts. Please see www.childsvoiceschool.com for more information.
DuPage PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) is committed to end and prevent homelessness in DuPage County. Offering shelter, transitional housing, case management, support services, employment support and permanent supportive housing, they strive to meet this mission. For more information, please view their web site at www.dupagepads.org.
The Elmhurst Juniors Women's Club is proud to assist the Elmhurst Public Library. The library, in addition to being a source of books, magazines, DVDs, music and other entertainment and research items, also is a pillar of our community. Many programs are offered throughout the year for adults and children alike. For more information on the benefits of the Library to our community, please visit www.elmhurstpubliclibrary.org.
The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra has been in existence for over nearly 50 years. Recent awards include "Community Orchestra of the Year" from the Illinois Council of Orchestras. The ESO is an Illinois not-for-profit organization which treats Elmhurst residents and members of the surrounding community to an exceptional cultural experience as they listen to timeless music. EJWC supports the ESO through volunteering as ushers for their programs and assisting in selling raffle tickets for their fundraiser. Please view their web site at www.elmhurstsymphony.org for more details about the orchestra, upcoming programs and opportunities to volunteer.
Elmhurst Walk-In Ministry provides help for needy families in Elmhurst and is made up of representatives from twenty churches and six community organizations. The participating churches and service organizations are untied in partnership to provide compassionate, effective, non-duplicated emergency assistance to people in need within our community. For more information, contact 630-782-6006.
Since 1950, Ray Graham Association for People with Disabilities has been supporting children and adults with developmental disabilities. Today, this organization serves more than 2,300 people across DuPage and Cook Counties, providing developmental, recreational, residential, respite and vocational services. The Ray Graham Association is dedicated to the full participation of all people with developmental disabilities in a quality of life by providing leadership that supports the accomplishments of individuals, strengthens families and inspires involvement. Please visit their web site at www.ray-graham.org for more information.
United Community Concerns Association provides food and food certificates for the individuals and families within our community that encounter difficult times. Please contact 630-941-8116 for more information.
The DuPage County Health Department's "Why Wait?" Program has screened nearly 2,000 income eligible women since it began in 1996. Local hospitals and healthcare providers partner to provide clinical services while the health department provides educational programs and case management services. The goal of this program is to reduce breast and cervical cancer mortality rates among women through early detection and increased awareness of the need for early detection through education. More information may be found at http://www.dupagehealth.org/GEN_INFO/pr2005/breast-cervical-cancer.html.
Many of the charities we help in the current year, are repeat beneficiaries, but they are not listed below. In addition to the groups above, we have recently helped many other organizations through either donation of our time or through financial assistance. A list is provided below.
The Center for Speech and Language Disorders (CSLD) is a non-profit organizations whose mission is to help children with communication disorders achieve their full potential through family oriented services. Please explore their web site at www.csld.org to learn more about CSLD, the children they serve, and how they can help you or someone you care about.
Children's Research Foundation is a non-profit organization chartered by the state of Illinois and Indiana to support medical research in the diseases of children. CRF is a unique group of individuals drawn together to raise funds to conquer childhood diseases. For more information, please contact Patricia at 630.961.3777.
Providing financial assistance to families of children with life-threatening or disabling conditions, who reside in, or have a connection to, Elmhurst is the mission of the Elmhurst Children's Assistance Foundation. Please call 630-415-0735 for more information.
Elmhurst Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit ecumenical Christian housing ministry. They seek to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. The local contact for this organization is Jackie and she can be reached at 630-279-8167 for more information.
Established in 1990, Wellness House offers support, education and information to cancer patients, their families and their friends. Their goal is to improve the quality of life for people whose lives are affected by cancer and its treatment. They offer support groups, educational programs, classes focusing on nutrition, exercise and stress reduction, bereavement counseling and programs for children who have a loved one with cancer. Visit their web site at www.wellnesshouse.org for more information.
The Center for Speech and Language Disorders (CSLD) is a non-profit organizations whose mission is to help children with communication disorders achieve their full potential through family oriented services. Please explore their web site at www.csld.org to learn more about CSLD, the children they serve, and how they can help you or someone you care about.
Children's Research Foundation is a non-profit organization chartered by the state of Illinois and Indiana to support medical research in the diseases of children. CRF is a unique group of individuals drawn together to raise funds to conquer childhood diseases. For more information, please contact Patricia at 630.961.3777.
Providing financial assistance to families of children with life-threatening or disabling conditions, who reside in, or have a connection to, Elmhurst is the mission of the Elmhurst Children's Assistance Foundation. Please call 630-415-0735 for more information.
Elmhurst Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit ecumenical Christian housing ministry. They seek to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. The local contact for this organization is Jackie and she can be reached at 630-279-8167 for more information.
Established in 1990, Wellness House offers support, education and information to cancer patients, their families and their friends. Their goal is to improve the quality of life for people whose lives are affected by cancer and its treatment. They offer support groups, educational programs, classes focusing on nutrition, exercise and stress reduction, bereavement counseling and programs for children who have a loved one with cancer. Visit their web site at www.wellnesshouse.org for more information.