January 2025
Part One
A NOTE FROM OUR FOUNDER:
C.I.T.Y. of Support has had a year of radical brainstorming, collaborating, and vision-planning. We have continued to provide the resources and community forums/events you have come to know, while also looking ahead to exciting, NEW possibilities.
We are so grateful for the support of this community: the families, the sponsors, and the allies who participate and encourage us to keep moving forward. We could not continue our efforts without you.
After watching “Wicked,” I realized that we too, could have a “Part One” of the Newsletter, so please stay tuned...you will NOT want to miss the news we are scheduled to announce within the next week! Wishing you all a very Happy New Year!
Beth Deiter
Upcoming Events
WED 1/8 | 7:00pm Casual CITY Dad's Hang Out at District Brewyards in Wheeling No need to RSVP. To be added to our Dads contact list, email: hello@cityofsupport.org
TUES 1/14| 10:00-11:00am Developmental Playgroup at the Arlington Hts. Memorial Library. No RSVP required.
THURS 1/30| 10:30-11:30am Developmental Playgroup at the Mount Prospect Public Library. No RSVP required.
FRI 2/7| 8:00-11:00pm CITY Tribute Concert: Parents Night Out! Get your (FREE) tickets now!
2025 CITY TRIBUTE CONCERT FRIDAY, FEB. 7TH FROM 8-11PM
This special night only happens 1x/year, and we don’t want you to miss out...line up the babysitters and get ready to sing along with our favorite rock cover band, Valius!
CAREGIVERS, PROFESSIONALS, & COMMUNITY MEMBERS COME TOGETHER TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER AND OUR C.I.T.Y!
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!
www.givesignup.org/citytributeconcert
WE LOVE OUR C.I.T.Y. MONTH: FEBRUARY 2025
February is filled with special events for our C I T Y families In addition to our annual Tribute Concert, we will be posting videos each weekday with therapeutic tips, tricks, and messages for you...all submitted by professionals in our C.I.T.Y. Our website and social media forums will be updated daily, so be sure to check them out!
PROFESSIONALS: There is still time to sign up for a date! Reserve yours now by visiting our sign-up link, and submit your videos by Jan. 24th...we would love for you to participate in this FREE opportunity to showcase your expertise!
TRIBUTE CONCERT INTERACTIVE CALENDAR
CITY hosts this night to:
Celebratecaregiversofchildrenintherapybytreating themtoanightout--onCITY!
PARADISE
EncourageALLcommunitymemberstoenjoytheconcert, food,&drinkswhilelearningmoreaboutCITYofSupport. Helpusraisefundsthatsupportourcurrentprogramsand futurevision! Sponsorshipoptionsavailabletoo!
2025 C.I.T.Y. PRINTED CALENDARS
Our outreach team is busy distributing these calendars to therapy clinics, pediatrician offices, libraries, park districts, and private businesses who support our mission Last year, we gave away over 800 copies, helping to significantly increase awareness for our organization and connect parents with our free resources & opportunities.
If you know a business who would be interested in displaying our calendar, please email us: hello@cityofsupport.org
More information will be coming in PART TWO of our newsletter, especially about our new physical GENERO-C I T Y Toy Shop located at 91 W Rand Rd in Arlington Heights!
For now, please like/follow our new Facebook Page, check the website, and our other social media forums for all the details about our official opening, shop hours, and signups for all the new opportunities that will be available in just a few days!
We plan to take advantage of our 1800 square feet by creating a multi-use space that will hopefully get us one step closer towards our ultimate goal of creating a robust (much larger) C I T Y Welcome Center that could accommodate even more accessible and inclusive programming for our families The GENERO-C I T Y Toy Shop will provide us with a physical footprint in the community where we can continue to generate funding that supports our organization while also:
Increasing awareness for C.I.T.Y. of Support
Creating inclusive and accessible programming/representation
Expanding resources/events available for C.I.T.Y. families
Providing collaborative/volunteer/community outreach opportunities
NEW BOARD MEMBERS:
Please read about our two newest board members, both of whom have strong professional expertise, infectious enthusiasm, and a personal connection to C.I.T.Y. of Support that will help us continue moving our organization forward Welcome!
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
NEW SIGN-UP FOR VOLUNTEERS:
Looking for occasional opportunities or a more specific volunteer committee? Use our new sign-up form to let us know your preferences! We have committees for 1) Events, 2) Parent Advisory, 3) Education, and 4) Fundraising/Outreach. We would love your help!
HELP US SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT C.I.T.Y.
Advertiseyoursupportwithourwindowclingsandcarmagnets Needanymoreof thesematerials? Email:hello@cityofsupport.organdwe’llsendthemtoyouatnocost!
TRY A GENERO-CITY BOX
This volunteer opportunity makes DOUBLE THE IMPACT, with 100% of proceeds funding our current & future programs, while also spreading kindness in our community. Perfect cardmaking craft project for schools, scout groups, and corporate team-building events. Order a small number of kits and learn more here, or email us to organize bigger group projects! hello@cityofsupport.org
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
GET INVOLVED IN OUR “WE LOVE OUR C.I.T.Y. MONTH”
CITYTRIBUTECONCERT:AdvertiseyourcommitmenttoCITYofSupportwithyourname printedacrossthestageoronourt-shirts! Inadditiontoeventsponsors,we’relooking forbusinessestocontributein-kindgifts&experiencesforguestswhocontributetoour “MysteryDate”DonorWall! Learnmorehere!
INTERACTIVEFEBRUARYCALENDAR:Signuptosubmitavideoforoneofthethemed weekdaysduringthemonthofFebruary. AllvideosareduebyJan.24th,sopleaseusethis formtosign-upforyourpreferreddate!
SIGN UP FOR AN ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP & RECEIVE BENEFITS YEAR-ROUND
We have 3 options at different price points, all of which include a listing in our Professional Directory (with thousands of visitors each year). Learn more here.
CONTRIBUTE YOUR EXPERTISE
Consider submitting a blog post proposal! Visit here to learn more Connect with your local library to consider hosting CITY Developmental Playgroups
ADVERTISE YOUR EVENTS
Directadvertisingofeventsisnotallowedonoursocialmediaplatforms,withthe exceptionofour“ResourceRound-Up”postaddedonthe1stofeverymonth Feelfree tocommentwithrelevanteventsonthatpostonly. Considerincreasedvisibilityforyoureventsbysubmittingthemtoourwebsitecalendar Freeandpaidopportunitiesavailable. Visitheretolearnmore.