Growing dignity and independence

MAY ALL MONTH ALL DRESSES are 50% OFF!

MAY 27th SUPER SALE 50% OFF Storewide!

JUN 24th

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

General Store Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10am to 4pm

Donation Hours: Thursdays & Saturdays 10am to 2pm

We need you! Any time you can help is appreciated. If you can sign up for one fourhour shift a week, that would be terrific! Visit our website and follow the THRIFT link for more information OR reach out to Gerry directly at 708-560-4400.

We’ve Moved!

Garden Center Facebook page link: www.facebook.com/GardenCenterServicesGCS

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Over the years at the agency I have had an abundance of moral and financial support from our families and from our friends! All the hours and hours volunteering at our events and donating to the various fundraisers we’ve held has been instrumental to getting us to where we are now! I also want to recognize those parent/guardians, family members, business & community leaders that have provided such encouragement and guidance by serving on the agency’s Board of Directors. Over the years we have dealt with a number of challenges and obstacles but we have always stayed focused and committed to caring for each individual with a compassionate, person-centered approach. I believe we’ve made great strides with the quality of the programs we provide, and I am also pleased with the gains we’ve made with the state’s funding that have allowed us to increase what we are able to pay our very deserving staff.

Let me just take a moment to mention one of our agency’s latest ventures. As many of you know, last June we opened up the 2nd Chance Thrift Shoppe at out Kedzie location. It’s been going well and I’m very pleased that we are now able to have a number of the individuals we serve spend time helping out and learning skills at the shop. We have a very dedicated, but small group of volunteers that help us keep the shop running. I would be very grateful if those of you reading this that have a few extra hours in your week would consider volunteering at the shop. Our individuals really do benefit from having it and through your volunteerism you are giving back to Garden Center.

I have been so blessed, and as I am given the strength and energy, it is my hope to continue walking this path with all of you for years to come!

Peace and Love,