Mental illness does not discriminate based on socio-economic status, race, gender, or any other personal or social characteristics. The national statistics on mental health are true here in our own backyard:

• • • One in five adults faces mental health challenges.
    • One in every ten adults struggles with substance abuse.
    • Stigma and finances are the main barriers to treatment.

Suggested Giving Levels
$5000 Provides 3 individuals or families one year of subsidized counseling services.
$3000 Provides support services for low-income seniors receiving financial assistance
and case management to help them age in place in their community.
$1500 One semester of “Reach Out and Read” – an intergenerational reading program that engages seniors to read with local elementary students at their school.
$500 Underwrites one community education event, such as dementia-friendly training,
for local businesses or trauma response training for local educators.                                                      $250 Covers one counseling session for a community member with an immediate concern.
$50 Subsidizes emergency assistance for local community members facing financial
hardship (e.g. food, shelter, transportation, or medical expenses).

Employer Matching Gifts
Double or triple your gift with your company’s matching gift program. Contact your organization’s human resources department or community affairs department for information about matching gifts.

Do you know you can make a tax-free gift of your RMD to a charity?

If you are at least age 70 ½, and have an IRA, the IRS requires that you begin taking a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). You have the option to use these funds to support FSG with a tax-free qualified charitable distribution up to $100,000 each year.  Your distribution must be made directly to FSG, it will count toward your RMD and will not be included in your annual income.  Check with your tax preparer if you have questions.

Planned Gifts
Your thoughtful planning can help to ensure that future generations may benefit from the services provided by Family Service of Glencoe.

Tribute Gifts
Making a tribute gift is a unique way to acknowledge someone special. Honor or remember a loved one; pay tribute to a friend; or mark a milestone such as a birthday, anniversary, graduation, or retirement. These gifts fit any occasion and help Family Service of Glencoe strengthen families for a stronger community. If you would like to recognize someone in this way, please download the form below, fill in the information, and return by mail. You may also call the office at 847-835-5111 and we will assist you with your gift.

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