Press Release

Contact: Denise Stennis, Development Director
  (708) 383-7500, x. 319
   

FAMILY SERVICE REACHES $1 MILLION

After announcing the public phase of their $1.2 million Healthy Minds, Healthy Communities Endowment Campaign at their Annual Spring Benefit, Family Service recently reached their $1 million campaign milestone.

Hardwicke McIlwain ReceptionAt a reception hosted by Oak Park and River Forest residents John and Kary McIlwain and Timothy and Laura Hardwicke, the group raised $25,000 from other community residents interested in supporting the 109 year-old community organization.

Following the lead of Co-Chairs Brenda Grusecki, Rev. F. Dean Lueking, Janice Pyrce, and members of the Endowment Campaign Committee, plans are underway to reach the $1.2 million goal by inviting others within the community to join their final efforts before the end of this Brenda Grusecki,  Janice Pyrce2008 fiscal year.  Funds from the campaign would assist the agency to plan programmatically over several years, create flexibility that would allow the agency to allocate and reallocate resources where the need is the greatest, and create long-term stability and financial viability.

If you would like to support the campaign efforts or volunteer during this final phase to help Family Service raise much needed funds that will support programs for local youth, seniors, and general programming, contact the Development Department of Family Service at 708.383.7500, ext. 319.


ABOUT FAMILY SERVICE:

Family Service & Mental Health Center of Oak Park & River Forest is at the forefront of behavioral healthcare in the Chicago metropolitan area and provides a comprehensive array of mental health and wellness programs to address a variety of needs.  Additional information about the programs and services of Family Service is available by calling (708) 383-7500, and at www.familyserviceoprf.org.

Family Service & Mental Health Center of Oak Park and River Forest
120 South Marion Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302
Tel: (708) 383-7500 Fax: (708) 383-7780