May 2019
NSSRA participants, volunteers and community members at the hugely successful Sweat Fest! View more photos here .
The Sweat Set Project (TSSP) at lululemon Old Orchard held their inaugural event, Sweat Fest, on Saturday, April 27 to great success! The fitness fundraiser, hosted at Kenilworth assembly hall, raised an incredible $5,812 for NSSRA programs and services.

“TSSP was just an idea last spring, and watching everything unfold and become reality has been surreal,” said lululemon Old Orchard Community Specialist Tina Reilly. “All corners of our community stepped forward to support Sweat Fest, both through participation and donations. It was amazing to see the crowd unite under the intention to live healthy lives, form a community and build authentic relationships all while giving back to NSSRA.”
 
The event was attended by close to 200 high school students and community members, including a group of 10 participants from NSSRA, and was supported by nearly 30 community partners. Read more.
Summer Registration is Open!
NSSRA program registrations are processed on a first come, first served basis. Some programs have become so popular that they may reach their maximum capacity prior to the registration deadline on Friday, May 17 at 5:00 pm .  We encourage you to register early!

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If you are a young professional in your twenties or thirties, passionate about serving people with disabilities or giving back to your community, we’re looking for you!

NSSRA is forming an Associate Board of energized individuals to raise awareness and support of NSSRA’s programs and services to the direct benefit of participants. Members of the Associate Board will draw upon their expertise, personal and professional networks, and creativity to provide additional organizational, advocacy and philanthropic support to fulfill the agency’s mission.

Interested in joining? To learn more or get involved, please contact Rebekah Lee, Manager of Marketing & Communications, at rlee@nssra.org . We will be hosting an initial open house/interest meeting on Thursday, June 13.

Hey, hey! Don’t ditch those fancy clothes once prom season is done! Help our participants look and feel their best for our 2020 Shining Stars Banquet, when we’ll be celebrating our 50th anniversary as an agency!

New and gently used cocktail and formal dresses, suit coats and ties may be dropped off at the NSSA office from May 20, 2019 through April 1, 2020. Click here for details.

Event entry fee: $40 in advance ($50 at the door, cash only) benefitting NSSRA.   Purchase tickets here.

Experience curated wine tastings and food pairings while supporting a great cause, NSSRA! Each attendee will receive a keepsake wine glass, a wine walk guide detailing each of the stops along the way, entry into wine tastings at participating businesses and special discounts.

The 2019 Shining Stars Awards & Recognition Banquet is nearly here! We can't wait to spend the night celebrating NSSRA’s participants, families, supporters and community with you.  Sponsored by NSSRA Foundation . Thank you to our generous sponsors and donors!

Come out and see NSSRA's SPICE Skaters dazzle in their annual shows with Northbrook Park District. Tickets are available here.

We would love to have you join us for our sixth annual ELA Fun Run! Everyone is invited!  Click here for details . Thank you to our generous sponsors and donors!

Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact NSSRA Foundation Manager   Laurie DeSimone by   email  or at (847) 509-9400 x6821.

NSSRA has once again been selected as the charitable recipient for the Nielsen USTA Pro Tennis Championship, held in Winnetka. The ATP Challenger 80 is a one-of-a-kind event attracting some of the finest tennis players in the world and drawing international attention.

Net proceeds benefit NSSRA, and in the last 11 years the tournament has donated over $175,000 for our programs and services.  Click here for details.

Join   #teamnssra  in just a few easy steps: 

1. Complete an application at www.nssra.org/jobs .
2. We’ll email you to set up an interview.
3.  Come on in and show us why you’d be a great teammate! 
4. Join the team!
Community Events

Join Deerfield Public Library for an inclusive and interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, sensory play, and socialization! Children of all abilities with their siblings and caregivers are welcome.  Click here for details.
Thursday, May 16 • 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

The Premise Alert System lets first responders know if there is a child in the household with special needs. Join the Northbrook Police Department for an informational session. View flyer. Click here to register.

Organized for dads raising children with special needs, this conference will feature author and national anthem singer Wayne Messmer as keynote speaker. View flyer. Click here to register.

Enjoy the film Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, with the whole family!  Click here for details.
NSSRA Board of Directors
Thursday, June 13 at 10:00 am

NSSRA Foundation Board of Directors
Monday, May 13 at 7:00 pm

As part of a program through Amazon called Amazon Smile, when you shop online through  smile.amazon.com , Amazon gives NSSRA Foundation a portion of the profits from your purchase. Click here for details.
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