BG Pride Drive returns June 6 for Pride Month Wed. May 12, 2021 9:02 AM by Ross Forman photo credit // ross forman 100-plus homes and businesses are stops on the rainbow journey The numbers tell the tale for the upcoming BG Pride Drive, which should far surpass the 2020 edition – and last year s vehicular pride celebration was a resounding success on a sun-soaked Sunday to kick off June.
Just consider some of what s on tap in northwest suburb Buffalo Grove on June 6 for the 3-hour event that starts at 12 noon:
-There are 100-plus homes and business that are stops on the rainbow journey, with more than 70 sponsors, including the top-tiered ZEAL Team (Zebra Equality Alliance for LGBTQ+) at Zebra Technologies.
Northwest Community Healthcare awards $75,000 to 19 local agencies Kathy Millin is the executive director of grant recipient organization, Partners for our Communities of Palatine. Courtesy of Northwest Community Healthcare
Updated 1/20/2021 3:18 PM
After a comprehensive application process, the Northwest Community Healthcare Community Health and Outreach Board Committee has selected 19 community agencies to divide a $75,000 gift of support. Awards ranged from $1,750 to $6,750 in support of programs that help increase access to care and promote health and wellness. NCH has been identifying and addressing unmet community needs for more than sixty years, said CEO Steve Scogna. We conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment to establish priority areas in which to focus our efforts and resources. To help address these priorities and unmet needs, we allocate a limited number of funds to not-for-profit community organizations that align with our mission and th
Township helping community in crisis
Updated 12/13/2020 5:16 PM
This has been a stressful year, presenting newfound pressures to many of our lives. We are being asked to adjust the way we do even the most basic of tasks and all the change can be exhausting. At Schaumburg Township, we want to make sure you know that we are here to help you weather this storm. Below are a few areas impacting people right now and how the Township is serving the community. Mental Health: The township partners with the Kenneth Young Center to provide mental health services to our area. We also fund several area agencies tackling issues like domestic violence, substance abuse, sexual abuse, homelessness and more.