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News from Neat Repeats Resale
Neat Repeats Resale shops in Orland Park & Worth are owned and operated by the Crisis Center for South Suburbia. The shops provide more than one-third of the organization's operating revenue, allowing CCSS to provide programs and services for women and children who are victims of domestic violence.
Congratulations Neat Repeats Volunteers
Neat Repeats volunteers were chosen by the Crisis Center's Presidents Emeriti to receive the 2014 Volunteer Spirit Award. Established in 2011, the Volunteer Spirit Award is to recognize individuals who demonstrate willingness to assist CCSS without expectation for personal gain; the true definition of being a volunteer. Congratulations to the dedicated team of volunteers at our Orland Park and Worth Neat Repeats Resale shops.
Shopping at Neat Repeats
When you visit Neat Repeats, you enjoy a boutique atmosphere, friendly service, and quality merchandise. Shop the large selection of women's, children's, and men's clothing as well as a variety of household items, small furniture, giftware, toys, books, antiques, collectibles, shoes, purses, jewelry, and more.
Gift Certificates
Neat Repeats gift certificates are great for gift giving - stop in today to purchase a certificate for your favorite Valentine.
Winter Clothing Needed
We are in desperate need of winter coats, boots, scarves, gloves, and women's and children's clothing. Drop off your donations any time during our regular business hours. Clients at the Crisis Center receive items FREE of charge. Tax donation receipts are provided.
Recycle
Please bring us your used shopping bags, any size are appreciated. We also collect used cell phones.
Seeking Friendly Volunteers
Share your compassion, talents, and time. Meet new friends, develop new skills, and connect with your community. Give five hours a week to make a difference in the lives of victims of domestic violence. If interested in joining our team, call a manager today.
Thank you for your support for the past 27 years.
Contact Us:
Orland Park 708.364.7605
Worth 708.361.6860
Store Hours:
Monday, Friday, Saturday
9 am to 4 pm
Tuesday - Thursday
9 am to 8 pm
Sunday
11 am to 4 pm |
The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence and addresses the societal issues that contribute to domestic violence.
24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline:
708.429.SAFE (7233)
P.O. Box 39
Tinley Park, IL 60477
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Items Needed for the Shelter
We currently need the following:
Medium and Heavy Flow Pads and Tampons
Large Tooth Combs
Size 5 and 6 Diapers
Baby Wipes
Contact Kerri for more information by email or call 708.429.7255, ext. 126.
Many of the women and children we serve flee from violence with nothing more than the clothes on their backs. It is a tremendous relief for them to have access to items they need on a daily basis while they are in shelter.
Community Events
If you are interested in participating in or organizing a fundraiser to benefit CCSS, click here for information. |
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Officers
President
David L. Anders
Hutchison, Anders & Hickey
Vice President
Thomas McCarty
Jones Lang LaSalle
Americas, Inc.
Secretary
Elizabeth Mahar
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District
Treasurer
Sally T. Clair
Directors
Deborah Bryan
Therese Dubelbeis
Village of Orland Park
Christopher F. Gary
NAI Hiffman
Pamela M. Jeanes
Jeanes Construction Co., Inc.
Patricia A. Leoni
Village of Tinley Park
Deborah Lynch
Chicago State University
Kathleen A. Mahoney
The PrivateBank
Thomas G. Morande
Jones Lang LaSalle
Americas, Inc.
Maureen B. Niswonger
Barbara J. Pearson-McCreary, M.D.
Patricia J. Watne
Mitchell's Flowers
Honorary Directors
Maggie Crotty
Bremen Township Supervisor
Andrea Darlas
WGN Radio
Dan McLaughlin, Mayor
Village of Orland Park
Mary Werner, Mayor
Village of Worth
Edward Zabrocki, Mayor
Village of Tinley Park
Executive Director
Edward Vega, Sr. |
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The Heart to Heart Dinner Dance is only a few weeks away - have you purchased your event and raffle tickets?
If you have, thank you for supporting CCSS and helping us provide essential services for our clients. If you haven't, it's not too late - but hurry, we're selling out fast! This event is our biggest fundraiser of the year, but more importantly, it's designed for you to have a fun evening out, while doing good for families victimized by domestic violence.
The Dinner Dance is Saturday, February 22, 2014, at Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park. Enjoy a night of live entertainment, dinner, open bar, dancing, and bidding on incredible items in our live and silent auctions. Some of the items up for bid in the live auction include Southwest Airlines tickets, as well as a Chicago Blackhawks logo painting by Elliott From.
And, have you heard about the raffle? Seven winning tickets will be drawn the night of the event and prizes range from $500 to $5,000! Only 500 tickets are being sold, making the odds of winning very favorable. Tickets are just $50 and can be divided among several purchasers. Click here now for a raffle ticket order form and for your event tickets.
Contact Chris Beele by email or call 708.429.7255, ext. 118 for additional information, sponsorships, or ad book advertising. To date, Diamond Sponsors are Advocate Christ Medical Center and Sheet Metal Werks. |
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Some of the Silent Auction items from the 2013 event. Our Silent Auction includes over one hundred baskets! |
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Could you be our next big winner? Buy your raffle tickets today for the chance to win cash prizes! |
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Thanks to you, we reached our goal! |
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Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
Because of your generosity, we met our Greer Foundation Challenge Grant goal of raising $44,000 by December 31, 2013. The Greer Foundation invests in organizations throughout Chicago, ensuring that children and teens receive education and treatment to live healthy, violence-free lives. Recognizing the importance of the services offered at CCSS, Greer challenged us to raise money for two of our programs - Children's Therapy and Fresh Start Teen Dating Violence Prevention. If we raised the $44,000, they promised to match it.
Your donations were matched! And now plans are underway for enhancements to our children's therapy and Fresh Start programs. We will be able to counsel more children who have experienced domestic violence and visit more schools, community and youth groups to educate young people on the dynamics of dating violence and healthy relationships. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of children and teens! |
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How Your Support Has Helped
The holiday season was a little brighter for CCSS clients, thanks to you! Our donors and volunteers were able to help nearly 300 individuals experience the warmth and spirit of the season by providing food, gifts, and fun. Over 1,300 gifts were wrapped for the women and children in shelter and for the families receiving services in our counseling, transitional housing, and advocacy programs. Here is how your generosity impacted a few of the clients we serve:
"Thank you for helping my family have a wonderful Christmas. Thank you for helping me have a Christmas this year."
"Thank you so much for making this Christmas the best Christmas my family has had in four years. You are so sweet and generous."
"I want to take time to say thank you for what you guys have done for me and my four children for Christmas. I was able to watch my kids open their gifts with a smile on their faces."
And, one of our favorites...
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Calling All Golfers
Save the date for our Longest Day of Golf Marathon. On May 8, 2014, test your stamina at Silver Lake Country Club and play up to three full rounds of golf! It's an exciting day out on the course with complimentary green fees, cart, food, and beverages. Golfers are challenged to raise pledges/donations to participate in this event. More information will be posted on our website soon.
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CCSS Auxiliary News
The Crisis Center Auxiliary is committed to promoting awareness of CCSS throughout the South Suburbs by increasing its volunteer base, increasing revenue through fundraising activities, and providing opportunities for men and women to share their common interests and commitment to helping victims of domestic violence. For more information on how to participate in the Auxiliary, please click here.
The Auxiliary is looking for volunteers; if you are interested in joining this valued and important group, please contact Barbara Politano at 708.488.2419 or Marie Kaminski at 708.599.0037. The CCSS Auxiliary is an active group of volunteers who raise money to support the mission of the Crisis Center. Please call Barbara or Marie today, or write to:
CCSS Auxiliary P.O. Box 174 Palos Park, IL 60464 Also, save the date for the Auxiliary's 7th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the beautiful Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens. More information regarding this event will be posted on our website soon. |
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Thank you for your continued support of CCSS. Please feel free to share a copy of our E-newsletter with your friends!
Sincerely,
Crisis Center for South Suburbia |
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