November 2022

Join our Community on Giving Tuesday

Join our incredible community this Giving Tuesday on November 29. Generous partners have offered to match dollar-for-dollar until we reach our $150,000 goal, and it begins today!

Our Board of Directors have helped spearhead this campaign each year and we are thankful for their efforts to involve their network in this global day of giving.

Click here to meet our Board of Directors.

We have many ways to get involved this Giving Tuesday and are extremely grateful to supporters like you who make our mission possible! You can send an email, share a social post, create a fundraiser or give a gift to help support the individualized therapies children need to thrive.

Want to be an early bird and get your donation in ahead of turkey day?

The match is live now!

Organization Updates

We welcome our new team members at Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley

Meet Brenda Delgado, Elgin Front Desk Representative

Brenda was raised in Elgin and has two sons. She has worked for nonprofit organizations for many years. Brenda enjoys helping the Elgin community and learning more about Easterseals.

Meet Haley Mick, Occupational Therapist

Haley grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, has lived in Sydney, Australia and competed in equestrian show jumping for many years. After completing the Occupational Therapy program at Saint Louis University, Haley's last fieldwork rotation was with Children's Wisconsin, solidifying her enthusiasm for working with children. She is thrilled to join the Easterseals community and live in Chicago.

Meet Max Wiersum, Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator

Max is an Elmhurst native. Before joining Easterseals, he worked primarily in childcare with the Elmhurst Park District’s after school program. He holds many volunteer roles and can't wait to learn and connect more individuals and organizations to Easterseals.

Community & Ways to Get Involved

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