Community Scene
Jess Wilber
Benefiting the Willowbrook Corner Youth Learning Program at The Community House
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he Community House held its inaugural Band Together event to support the organization’s Willowbrook Corner youth learning program on March 1. The evening was kicked off with a rock performance by kids from Hinsdale’s own School of Rock. Attendees then danced the night away with an eclectic mix of songs performed by local rock legends, Paparockzzi. The Community House welcomed 300 attendees and raised over $30,000 in support of the organization’s Willowbrook Corner program. The Community House offers vital educational and recreational opportunities to children and families residing in the low-income Willowbrook Corner neighborhood. The vision of its Willowbrook Corner program is to provide support and educational enhancement resources for youth academic success, career readiness and leadership development. “On behalf of the Community House team, we would like to express our great appreciation to our 2014 Band Together cochairs, Jennifer and Doug Cherry and Erin and Trevor Ferguson,” development director Michael Roth said. “We would also like to thank the members of the event host committee for their tireless
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effort, and for ensuring an incredibly well-attended event.” The Community House extends a very special thank-you to its sponsors: Aramark, US Trust, Rotary Club of Hinsdale, Global Luxury Imports, Mavco Insurance, The Birches, GE Appliances, Gretchen Matzelle of Prudential Rubloff Realty, the Private Bank and Bartend Chicago. Finally, we would also like to extend our gratitude to the individuals and local businesses that contributed to our raffle: Paula Ciardelli of Sotheby’s, Dr. Michael Camino, Jennifer Cherry, Wines for Humanity, Alyssa Guido of School of Rock’s Little Wing Program, Dana Burdi of Nabuki, CiNe and Il Poggiolo, Village Cellar of Hinsdale, and Right Fit of Willowbrook. Established in 1941, the Community House is a nonprofit organization providing the highest quality recreation opportunities and vital social services to the residents of DuPage and western Cook Counties. It builds community by providing inspiring opportunities for learning, social support and recreation. Through athletics, theatre, volunteer activities, education and therapeutic services, it makes a difference in the lives of thousands of people each year. The Community House accomplishes its mission of improving the social, physical and emotional well-being for its users via its main Hinsdale facility and its three satellite locations: the Charlie’s Gift Autism Center in Downers Grove, the Youth Center in Hinsdale, and the Willowbrook Corner Initiative in unincorporated DuPage County.