Network Newsletter December 2022
December 2022
- Giving from the Heart| For this donor, it’s all about helping Sertoma fulfill its mission | Mike is a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus and first learned about Sertoma Centre as one of the charities the Council funds. In addition to being an active donor and volunteer, he sits on the Sertoma Centre Foundation Board.… Read more: Giving from the Heart
- Meet Our Sertoma Staff| Introducing Ashley Schehr, LCPC, Clinical Services Manager | Ashley is a Clinical Services Manager supporting staff and consumers in our clinical programs at Sertoma’s Community Mental Health and Counseling. Programs include adult services in PSR and Outpatient Therapy Groups, START, and Private Practice. She has been with Sertoma for six years and is passionate… Read more: Meet Our Sertoma Staff
- Unexpected Gift Makes an Emotional Impact| Staff member surprised with donation from “Band Moms” | As a group that helped their children in the high school band, The Music Moms are no strangers to ensuring everyone is taken care of. When they heard Sertoma’s Clinical Services Manager Ashley Schehr, LCPC–one of those students who benefitted from the Music Moms’ generosity… Read more: Unexpected Gift Makes an Emotional Impact
- Visit with Santa| Consumers celebrate with a visit from Santa | At Sertoma’s Holiday Bazaar on Dec. 2nd, Action Sertoma Club members provided a pizza party while the consumers had a chance to shop for gifts and visit with a special someone in red. A very festive day for all!
Special Thanks
On December 9, Old National Bank executives visited Sertoma Centre to present a check for $10,000, to be earmarked for Employment Services. Old National Bank is very dedicated to Workforce Development, and our ongoing efforts to secure employment for those we support at Sertoma Centre. Thank you!
Pictured left to right: Adnan Assad (Senior VP), Joseph Bullington (Senior VP), Mary Gonzalez, Gus van den Brink and Robert ‘Bob” Kelly (Executive VP).
Upcoming Events
We need over 200 volunteers to make this event a success…We Need You!
Volunteer for one day or two • Individuals & Groups Welcome
Day One: March 7 | 1:00 to 9:00pm
Day Two: March 8 | 11:00am to 3:00pm
Ready to Volunteer? Contact Gwen Rucker, Development Associate, at grucker@sertomacentre.org or 708-730-6210.
Housewares Super Sale • April 1-2, 2023, 9:00am–5:00pm
4100 W. 127th Street in Alsip
A great way to stock up on housewares while supporting our mission. We are one of five organizations receiving donated items from vendors attending the Inspired Home Show. These new items are sold at the Super Sale, raising much-needed funds for the programs and services at Sertoma.
Save the Date…
Heroes Cook-Off • May 20, 2023, 5:00–9:00pm
This fun event raises money for Sertoma Centre AND celebrates local First Responder Superheroes. First-responder Chefs vie for bragging rights and judges’ votes while guests sample the delicious entrées prepared by these heroes. Includes celebrity judges, dancing to classic rock-n-roll hits, and funtastic children’s activities. Sponsorships available.