May 2025
Upcoming Events
Rd FREE-stop by!
SAT 5/3| 10:00am-1:00pm Early Childhood Fun Fair in Skokie at Oakton College, 7701 Lincoln Ave FREEstop by!
WED 5/7| 9:00am-12:00pm Child Screening and Resource Fair at the Skokie Public Library, 5215 N. Oakton St in the Radmacher Room FREE-stop by!
WED 5/7, 14, 21, 28| 10:30-11:00am Weekly Storytime Fun at the GENEROC I T Y Toy Shop--just drop in!
TUES 5/13| 10:00-11:00am Developmental Playgroup at the Arlington Hts. Memorial Library. No RSVP required
TUES 5/13| 4:00-5:00pm Developmental Playgroup at the Elmhurst Library No RSVP required
WED 5/14 | 7:00pm Casual CITY Dad’s Hang Out at Lazy Dog in Buffalo Grove. No need to RSVP Join the Dads contact list, by emailing: hello@cityofsupport.org
WED 5/14 | 7:00-8:30pm Local Business Showcase at LUMI Studio & Shoppe, 104 W. Northwest Highway in Mt Prospect. Register here
SAT 6/14 | 9:00-12:30pm Graduation Celebration at Ivy Hill Elementary School in Arlington Heights Registration is required and now open!
C.I.T.Y. CHAMPION: JOAN KURTZ
Volunteer, non-stop supporter of CITY for many years, and Beth’s mom (!) Now she can be found daily at the GENEROC.I.T.Y. Toy Shop keeping things going!
INCLUSION: CITY KIDS, INC.
Kacy Hertz and her team have been strong supporters of CITY’s programs and mission, including us in their monthly contributions for years.
TEAMWORK: JULIE KANDER
One of the creators and facilitators of CITY’s VIP program for years Graciously provided stipends for her employees to shop at the new store.
Y WE DO THIS: RACHEL BUSSERT
An active member in CITY for years Recently, she contributed an encouraging letter based on her personal experience as a former NICU mom that is now included in many of our NICU giftbags for new parents
TUESDAY, 5/6 (2-8pm) SATURDAY, 5/10 (9-3)
POV: YOU WANT TO CELEBRATE YOUR CHILD, BUT THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS... HAVE BEEN MET ON A DIFFERENT TIMELINE FROM OTHER CHILDREN AREN’T THE SAME MILESTONES AS OTHER CHILDREN MIGHT NOT BE APPRECIATED BY THOSE OUTSIDE OF THE THERAPY COMMUNITY FOR THEIR SIGNIFICANCE
THIS IS WHY C.I.T.Y. OF SUPPORT’S ANNUAL GRADUATION CELEBRATION IS SO MEANINGFUL!
REGISTER FOR YOUR PROCESSION TIME HERE
SEE HIGHLIGHTS FROM LAST YEAR!
C.I.T.Y. Close-Up: Meet Geneviève
According to her mom:
HOURS
TUES: 2-8
WED: 9-3
THURS: 2-8
FRI: 9-3
SAT: 9-3
“Geneviève is my long awaited (7 years) answered prayer and double rainbow baby Early on, she decided when she would meet milestones So when potty training commenced on her second birthday I knew I was going to be in the potty trenches for awhile For 2 years, we tried all the methods, reward charts, songs, books and visual aides Went thru timers/schedules, lots of spare clothes, many accidents, false signals, kept a potty chair in the trunk and multiple potties accessible in the house One night, I put spray tan on her favorite character design she did not like That night my non verbal wall flower decided she was going to fully potty train herself instantly and removed the pull up without accident. In the morning she advocated for a clean pair for her and stuff toy. Her favorite sensory thing has since changed so as the things that use to overwhelm her. She is reaching milestones and working thru new setbacks. But I felt my baby girl fight those 9 months to be born and I see her fighting to overcome life’s challenges. She has taught me patience, loud stimming love without a care of whose judging, and to find my backbone and own voice in advocating for her.”
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
EVENT COMMITTEE: WE WOULD LOVE YOUR HELP!
Our Graduation Celebration (June) and “Let’s Meet” Parent Retreat (September) takes a team effort to coordinate We would love your help in creating these and other meaningful events in the next few months Complete our sign-up form to join in the fun!
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.
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
We depend on your help in spreading the word about this much-anticipated annual event, and we love your enthusiasm and participation each year! As mentioned at our Spring Soiree, opportunities for clinic-based and community-based sponsorships are now available! Space is limited for some options, so sign-up soon to reserve your selection.
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.
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.