Through prayer, relationship-building and sharing of resources, the Wheaton Franciscans collaborate with organizations whose mission and priorities are similar to ours. We focus primarily on the following areas: care of creation; health and dental in underserved areas; refugees and immigrants; women and children in vulnerable situations; and other purposes that align with our values. We are currently connected to nearly 100 organizations.
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Special Leisure Services Foundation (SLSF)
Rolling Meadows, IL
SLSF supports children and adults with disabilities through philanthropy for the Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA). NWSRA was formed in 1973 as a community-based agency that is an extension of 17 park districts throughout the northwest suburbs of Chicago. They offer a variety of recreation and leisure programs including bowling, swimming lessons, crafts, cooking, team sports, music lessons, athletic team training, cultural arts, horseback riding, adult day programs, social clubs, trips, and special events. Individuals of all ages and ability levels are served, including those with developmental delays, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, cognitive disabilities, emotional disabilities, visual impairments, hearing impairments, mental health needs, autism, multiple needs, and Alzheimer’s or memory loss.
For it is in giving that we receive.
St. Francis of Assisi