KNOWING THE SIGNS



Ranay is a survivor who lived in fear throughout her six-year marriage. After her divorce, she started counseling at the Crisis Center. Ranay’s therapist helped her through the healing process, building self-esteem, and taught her about domestic violence. She learned about the role that power and control play in an abuser’s life, and how to identify the warning signs. Ranay had a follow-up call with her counselor. She was able to identify red flags with a man that she had seen on a few dates because of what she learned in counseling. She had the courage and conviction to end that relationship, proud that she was able to spot the signs and walk away.

VALENTINE LOVE

Tim O’Keefe from O’Keefe Associates is a member of our Dianne Masters Society (donors who give $1,000 or more annually). On Valentine’s Day, Tim received a card created by one of our shelter clients expressing our gratitude for his support. He was touched by the card and in response sent in another large gift. Thank you, Tim! We appreciate you and LOVE all of our donors!



On February 25th almost 450 people gathered at the Odyssey Country Club to raise funds for the Crisis Center. As part of the Passport to Adventure gala theme, the event was touted as “A Royal Ball” and featured décor and inspiration from England. Before the doors even opened for the night, over $110,000 had been raised from sponsorships and donations.

This year, the event was chaired by three current Board members: Jennifer Kanacki (Board President), Katie Abbott (past President) and Derrick Lott. Our other chairs, Kathy Waller and Susan Frangella, helped create an amazing silent auction and raffle.

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Exelon, and all of our sponsors, who helped us make the event so successful. We are also grateful to our auction donors and everyone who contributed to the success of our Fund-a-Need auction, which raised $71,000!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! We hope you can join us next year on February 24, 2024, as our Passport to Adventure takes us to SPAIN!



Our spotlight this month is on the volunteers for our annual Gala. Some have helped for years and others were first-time volunteers. Regardless of their experience, they all contributed to the success of the event. A special thanks goes out to:

Northwestern Medicine employees, Catriese Henning

Orland Prayer Group, Aman Tineh

Paycom, Dylan Demma and Allyson Loris

Owen Abbott, Josh Laakson, Justin Laakson, Jennah Kanacki, Jack Ingram, Mark Pasqual, Barb Gruca, Janet Loughrey, Diane Galante, Pat Adarojino, Angie Burzycki, Jennifer Rice, Peggie Straub, Stephanie Morsovillo, Jean Bowman, Phillip Cavazos, Brock Greene, Avalon DeAvila, Kay Ngo, Stephanie Soriano-Diaz, Mike Greaney, and Sue Wilczynski.

Hope to see you next year when our gala takes us to SPAIN!

Staff Spotlight

We are grateful to the students at Cardinal Joseph Bernadin Catholic School, who participated in their annual Penny Wars competition during Catholic Schools Week. Crisis Center for South Suburbia is honored to accept their donation.

Everyone at the shelter felt loved on Valentine’s Day! Volunteers from Outreach Ministry of Refresh, a Power House Church located in Harvey, and Divine #9 Order of the Eastern Star donated goodie bags for everyone.

Jon and Claire Leegard of Molly Maid in Tinley Park hosted their annual drive to collect baby items and monetary gifts to support our mission. 

Want to help?

Order items from our Amazon Wish List and have them shipped directly to us.  

Additionally, the following items are most-needed by the Crisis Center at this time:

• Laundry detergent pods
• All-purpose spray cleaners
• Paper towels
• Kleenex

If you are donating any of the items listed above, please drop them off at our warehouse:

8201 W. 183rd Street, Unit A

Tinley Park, IL 60477.

Go behind the building to the back door, Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 9am - 12Noon.

Questions? Please contact Janice Barry at 708.429.7255 x141 or email development@crisisctr.org to arrange for delivery.

Thank you!



Attention all golfers! Please join us for our 2nd Annual Crisis Center Classic on May 22, 2023 at Prestwick Country Club. Take advantage of the Early Bird Registration through March 31st: $325 per individual and $1,200 per foursome.

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