Looking back at 2022, all of us at the Crisis Center are reminded of the generosity that allows us to help so many survivors of domestic violence. We cannot do our work without you. We wish you a safe, happy, and healthy New Year! | |
Volunteer & Staff Recognition | |
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Nearly 200 staff and volunteers gathered in December for a day of holiday fun, camaraderie, and recognition for their dedication and hard work. Each year at the event, several staff and volunteers are presented with awards for their outstanding contributions. This year we honored the following with our Pillar Awards:
Courage Award
Neat Repeats Volunteer Shirley Russiaky
Staff Member Lucia Juris
Compassion Award
Neat Repeats Volunteer Jozee Brazen
Staff Member Andrea Bird
Strength Award
Neat Repeats Volunteer and Auxiliary member Phyllis Cheek
Staff Member Sarah Tygart
Success Award
Volunteer Rebecca Flannagan
Staff Member Brandon Sapho
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Pam Kostecki, Executive Director, and Christopher Beele, Sales and Volunteer Officer, flank Shirley Russiaky, winner of the Courage Award. | |  |
Pam Kostecki, Executive Director, and Christopher Beele, Sales and Volunteer Officer, flank Jozee Brazen, winner of the Compassion Award. | | |
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Two special awards were also presented:
Joyce Athey Leadership Award - Megan McShane, Director of Clinical Services
Dianne Veltman Perseverance Award - Dany Garcia, Director of Operations
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Celebrating the holidays at the shelter brought lots of smiles thanks to some hard working elves (also known as our shelter staff), those who supported the Adopt-a-Family and Holiday Gift Drive programs, donated meals, treats and party supplies, and yes – a visit from Santa! | |
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This year, the Adopt-a-Family and Holiday Gift Drive directly benefitted 40 families (116 clients) at the Crisis Center.
Our annual Holiday Appeal was kicked off by a record-setting Giving Tuesday that generated almost $20,000 thanks to the matching gift challenge offered by Board member Derrick Lott and his wife, Chris, who operate Lott McDonald’s Restaurants. As of today, the Holiday Appeal is about $10,000 away from it’s goal of $110,000. Funds raised are helping us expand shelter and other essential services to meet the growing need for domestic violence services in the south suburbs. It’s not too late to help!
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Kaitlin Bishop-Salem is a new volunteer for the Crisis Center’s 24/7 Hotline. She wanted to give back to the community and find a way to help others. She has a background in the arts as a professional modern dancer for many years with Margi Cole’s dance company, the “Dance Colective.” Currently she lives on the south side of Chicago with her husband and children. She loves her time at the Hotline supporting clients and connecting callers with resources. Welcome Kaitlin! | | |
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ENGS Day of Giving Back
Almost 40 volunteers from ENGS Commercial Finance Company (a group company of Mitsubishi HC Capital) participated in a day of giving back earlier this month. They assembled furniture for the new shelter bedrooms and new Tranquility Room, painted, created wall art to showcase employee photos, and so much more. They also donated bedding and other supplies to support our work with survivors of domestic violence.
Thank you!
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The Orland Park Vikings U15 hockey team collected dozens of gift cards to help our clients. The U16 and U18 teams took part in an informational meeting with our Director of Clinical Services, Megan McShane, and our new Prevention Coordinator, Samantha Norris. These young men also took part in a special service project to benefit victims and share information about resources. Thank you to Andrea Joy, manager for the U18 team, for organizing this event.
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We’ve been chosen as a recipient of the myWalgreens donation program! Donate your myWalgreens cash rewards to the Crisis Center for South Suburbia through 2/28/23 - it’s easy! Donate via the Walgreens mobile app on your phone, or login to your myWalgreens™ account at www.walgreens.com to donate your cash rewards. Check out the quick "How To" video below! | |
Thank you to Old National Bank Foundation for it’s $10,000 gift for our Choose Your Adventure Program, which helps our clients develop workforce skills. | |
So many individuals and groups donated items from our holiday wish list and participated in our annual Adopt-a-Family program. Thank you! | |
State Rep Robert Rita hosts an annual toy drive each year for CCSS! | |
Family Hyundai in Tinley Park | |
Scott Potter Family Collection Drive | |
First Catholic Slovak Ladies | |
Suburban Service League, who is being honored at this year’s gala with the Gifts for Hope Award, collected lots of amazing items from our wish list. | |
Palos Park Woman’s Club hosted it’s “Warm and Cozy” collection drive donating robes, slippers, pajamas, blankets and more! | |
Special Events and Opportunities | |
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Scan the QR code above to connect to our gala website,
purchase tickets, make a donation, become a sponsor and more!
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Want to volunteer and help the Crisis Center secure a generous donation? We’re trying to gather a group of volunteers who are willing to work a two-hour shift between 4:30 – 9:00 pm at the Orland Park Kiwanis Bingo Night one Wednesday night each month. For every volunteer who works a two-hour shift, the Crisis Center will receive $70! Interested in learning more? Contact Lisa Molloy at
lmolloy@crisisctr.org or 708-429-7255, ext. 142.
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