FSG Newsletter ❤️ The Heart of Our Community

A Thanksgiving Message to Our Community

This Thanksgiving, Family Service of Glencoe is filled with deep gratitude for you, our neighbors, donors, partners, and friends. Your support over the past year has strengthened our ability to carry out our mission.

Because of your generosity and belief in our work, we were able to expand our reach, serve more individuals and families, and respond to a growing need for mental health support in our community. Your commitment made it possible for us to move into a larger clinical office, creating more space for healing, connection, and compassionate care. This new home allows us to welcome more clients, offer more services, and ensure that no one in Glencoe and the surrounding communities has to navigate life’s challenges alone. We look forward to showing you the new Kiki Farley Counseling Center this spring when we will invite the community to a ribbon cutting and open house. More information will be coming to you after the new year. If you would like updates on the new space you may click here.

As we reflect on this year of growth, we are reminded that none of it happens without you. Thank you for showing up, giving generously, sharing our mission, and believing in the power of community care.

From all of us at Family Service of Glencoe, we wish you a warm, restorative, and connected Thanksgiving season.

We are truly grateful for you.

Family Service of Glencoe

WE ARE THANKFUL FOR OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS

FSG Receives Grant from the Highland Park Community Foundation

We’re honored to share that Family Service of Glencoe has received a grant from the Highland Park Community Foundation!

On October 29th, FSG Board President Samantha Aronow and Vice President Ryne Tennant (pictured) along with Kelly Clark, Manager of Development and Communications attended HPCF's Annual Grants Distribution Celebration at The Art Center of Highland Park.

We had the opportunity to connect with many other organizations doing great work, and we’re proud to be among such an inspiring group of grantees, each making a meaningful difference in our shared community.

Our heartfelt thanks to the Highland Park Community Foundation for their continued support of our work in the Highland Park and Highwood communities and across the North Shore. Together, we’re helping individuals and families access the care and resources they need to thrive.

FSG and D35's Reach out and Read Fall Season Wrap-Up

FSG in partnership with Glencoe School District 35's Reach Out and Read (ROAR) program wrapped up a wonderful fall season, once again bringing together students and older adult volunteers for meaningful, intergenerational connection.

Reach Out and Read fosters reading confidence, builds positive literacy habits, and creates space for students to share stories with their reading buddies.

Each week, children selected a book they were excited about and read aloud—sparking conversation, encouragement, and plenty of smiles.

We are deeply grateful to our dedicated volunteers whose time and warmth make this program possible. Their presence enriches the students’ lives and their own in ways that last well beyond a single season.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back for an engaging and joyful spring session.

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Upcoming and Ongoing Programs

Come and see us at these upcoming Glencoe events!

Friday, November 28th

Details

Cultural Carousel

Thursday,

December 18th

Winter Solstice

Light Up the Night!

Friday,

December 19th

Details

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Monthly Meetings, 2nd Thursday of each month, next:

December 11th

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Takiff Center - Glencoe Park District

999 Green Bay Rd, Glencoe

Are you caring for someone living with dementia?

You are not alone.

Join us for a supportive and confidential space where you can connect with others going through similar experiences. The group offers ongoing guidance, encouragement, and resources.

Facilitated by:

Emily Mysel, LCSW,

FSG Senior Program Manager

and

Judy Altman, LCSW,

Guardian Home Health Care

FSG is proud to partner with Guardian Home Healthcare to present this program.

RSVP Here

Vibrant Living Senior Discussion Group

(regularly scheduled for the 3rd Thursday of each month)

Thursday, December 18th

1:00 - 2:30 PM

Glencoe Public Library - Hammond Room

This discussion group is led by FSG Staff Therapist, Joan Merlo, LCSW, and focuses on finding meaning, balance, and resilience in the struggles, joys, and intergenerational politics at this most important stage of life. Judy Roin will conclude the sessions with closing exercises and meditation.

RSVP Here

Invest in Our Community This Giving Tuesday

Your support makes a real difference in Glencoe. Thanks to our generous donors, FSG has expanded services, supported more families and individuals, and provided critical mental health care to those who might otherwise go without. Last year, your contributions helped cover $245,000 in counseling for community members with financial need.

This Giving Tuesday, is Tuesday, December 2nd and we invite you to continue investing in the well-being of our neighbors. Every gift helps ensure that no one struggles alone and that everyone has access to the care they deserve.

Join us in making a lasting impact. Give today, and help FSG bring hope, healing, and connection to our community.

You don't have to wait, click to donate now!

Therapy Groups Forming Now

Registration Required - Insurance Accepted/Sliding Fee Available

Our therapists are currently forming new therapy groups, The Connection Club and Parts of Me, which are designed to help youth build confidence, self-awareness, and healthy relationships. Read more about each group below and contact the FSG therapists leading them for details or to sign up.

Spots are limited, so reach out soon!

Parts of Me

Therapy Group for High School Girls

Group is forming now.

Will meet once every 2 weeks

Starting Date & Location TBD

Facilitated by FSG Staff Therapist Tara Bagnola, LCSW

This group is designed to help teen girls develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, interpersonal insight, and compassionate self-leadership by exploring their inner system of “parts”.