Back to School 2020
We have a packed newsletter for you this month!
TedX Northbrook Public Library

Our Executive Director Lauren Schrero was recently featured as a TEDx Talk speaker at Northbrook Public Library! Watch her discuss Ability Inclusive Mindset now!
Katy's Corner
In July, we wrapped up an incredible month of learning, reflection and community building with over 130 educators in our Virtual Training Camp.

Thanks to our teachers, sponsors, and speakers for helping us make this such a successful event!

Welcome our new Board Chair and Directors!

The Nora Project's first-ever board chair, Naomi Shapiro, completed her productive and inspired two-year term as Chairperson, and welcomed board member Rick Jacobson, co-CEO of The Jacobson Group, on into the role. Jacobson has been a member of The Nora Project board of directors for a year and has been a supporter of the organization since it formed back in 2016.

We are also excited to announce two new elected board members, new officers, and committee chairs. These changes took place at The Nora Project’s annual board meeting last month. We are thrilled to welcome Jamel Alikhan of CIBC and Larry Sablosky, co-founder of Finish Line, Inc. to the board. Jamel and Larry bring diverse backgrounds and expertise to the board, and both are already engaged in advancing the mission and impact of the organization. We are so lucky to have them.


For a complete listing of our board members, go to https://www.thenoraproject.ngo/our-board.
Save the Dates!

Join us on Sunday, October 4th at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club in Lemont, Illinois for the Fourth Annual Weinberg Chow Golf Outing! Learn more and register for this event here!

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Please also save the date for our first ever virtual telethon fundraiser, Pride Amplified, which will feature NPR Tiny Desk Contest Winner Gaelynn Lea and other phenomenal talent on October 11th. Mark your calendars and get your tickets today!

Discovery Toys Play Pack Now Available!
Announcing the pre-sale of The Nora Project’s custom Discovery Toys Play Pack containing toys that will teach your children to own their stories, identify their emotions, and engage early concepts of diversity, intersectionality, and disability!
Volunteer Feature: AbbVie

Last year Ability at AbbVie was formed–an ERG focusing on employees with disabilities–seen or unseen, caregivers of those with disabilities, and allies of the disability community. As part of their mission, members of Ability at AbbVie decided to support a local nonprofit doing work that aligned with their goals of facilitating education and inclusion of people with disabilities.We are so fortunate that they chose to work with The Nora Project!
Nora Notes Blog Updates
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Fundraiser Spotlight: Meghan Grossman
Meghan Grossman is Running for a Purpose! On September 25th, Meghan will take part in the Hamptons Marathon, which was originally scheduled to take place in Southampton, New York. With the state of the world, the marathon will take place virtually now, and Meghan will be running the marathon near her home in Northern New Jersey.

Questions? Ideas? Email us at info@thenoraproject.ngo.