March 2025
Bethefirsttosignuptoparticipateinour "GraduationCelebration"
Celebrateour2025C.I.T.Y.AwardWinners LearnthelatestnewsabouttheGENEROC.I.T.Y.ToyShop(andhowyoucanget involved)
Shareyourresourcesandconnectwith otherprofessionalsintheC.I.T.Y. community
Enjoydrinksandhorsd'oeuvres.Dressis casual,after-workattire.
REGISTER HERE
cityofsupport.org hello@cityofsupport.org
Upcoming Events
TUES 3/11| 10:00-11:00am
Developmental Playgroup at the Arlington Hts. Memorial Library. No RSVP required.
TUES 3/11| 4:00-5:00pm Developmental Playgroup at the Elmhurst Library. No RSVP required.
WED 3/12 | 7:00pm Casual CITY Dad’s Hang Out at Spears in Wheeling. No need to RSVP. To be added to our Dads contact list, email: hello@cityofsupport.org
WED 3/19 | 4:00-7:00pm Community Gathering at the GENERO-C.I.T.Y. Toy Shop: 91 W. Rand Rd. in Arlington Heights
WED 3/26 | 10:30-11:00am Storytime and Fun presented by the Arlington Heights Library at the GENERO-C.I.T.Y. Toy Shop Drop-in No RSVP required
THURS 3/27| 10:30-11:30am Developmental Playgroup at the Mount Prospect Public Library. No RSVP required.
THURS 4/3| 7:00-8:00pm IEP/504 Hybrid Zoom Webinar. Registration required.
THURS 4/10| 5:00-7:00pm Bi-Annual Professional Networking Soiree. Registration required
Now offering “Therapy Enrichment” classes and Parent Respite WITH Childcare!
HOURS
TUES: 2-8 WED: 9-3
THURS: 2-8
FRI: 9-3 SAT: 9-3
To provide more time to register, we are delaying the first classes until the first week in April. Sign up for a session or a drop-in class to reserve your spot! We love our volunteers!
THURSDAYS: 7-8pm SATURDAYS: 11-12
REGISTER IF YOU WILL NEED CHILDCARE, AS SPACE IS LIMITED Visit this link if you’re interested in learning about opportunities!
WE LOVE OUR C.I.T.Y. 2025
Another fun night out at this year’s CITY Tribute Concert! Thank you Valius for putting on another great show and for everyone who attended, volunteered, & donated to this year’s annual fund!
Thank you to the professionals who submitted Interactive Family-Fun videos throughout the month! In case you missed any, they are available to be viewed on-demand in our learning library.
DATE AUCTION IS LIVE THROUGH SUNDAY, 3/9
Five Iron Golf, Weber Cooking Class, Red Star Soccer Tickets, Rock Climbing, Paramount Theatre, Metropolis Theatre...
There are some GREAT DATES remaining! Bid now to purchase yours for a steal!
New Blog Post and Webinar:
How to Collaborate Effectively with Your Child's IEP Team
Guest blog contributed by: Kate Lakowski, NCSP School Psychologist/Educational Consultant with Education Empowerment Partners, PLLC.
Consider joining her for a live discussion/Q&A session on Thursday, April 3rd from 7:00-8:00pm during our hybrid zoom webinar! Registration is free, but required using this link.
Open Call for Blog Posts!
We would love to feature you and your expertise in a CITY blog post! These posts are now available at NO cost and based on originality, relevance, and content validity. Submit your potential blog topic here!
Founded by an occupational therapist, we are excited to open a first-of-its-kind daycare for tots with special needs in Chicago's northwest suburbs It is our hope that our students feel loved, welcomed, and understood, keeping his/her individual therapeutic goals at the forefront of everything we do.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
VOLUNTEER AT THE GENERO-C.I.T.Y. TOY SHOP!
We are looking for motivated volunteers to help with organizing the donations, managing the sales floor, and assisting with programs, among other tasks Fill out an application if you would like to learn more about these critical roles at our new shop location
VOLUNTEER
COMMITTEES: UP NEXT, OUR GRADUATION CELEBRATION!
Looking for occasional opportunities or a more specific volunteer committee? Use our 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!
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
BECOME A FOUNDING SPONSOR OF OUR GENERO-C.I.T.Y. TOY SHOP
Our shop is currently operating with a specialty lease (reduced rent). If we are to remain open, we will need to raise funds for the anticipated rent increase Contact us to see how your contribution can make a significant impact on the long-term benefit of the shop and our community Email: hello@cityofsupport.org for more information.
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.