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Willow House in the Community, Family Recipe Volume #4, 


In this season of giving thanks, the board members and staff of Willow House extends gratitude and best wishes to you, your colleagues, and families. Whether a family member, volunteer, or donor, we are grateful for and proud of our connection with you. Your commitment and enthusiasm inspire our work of transforming the lives of grieving children and their families.

While this is a difficult time of the year for many, we hope you cherish the memories of those you have lost and relish this time with family, friends, and loved ones as you celebrate all you have to be thankful for.

Happy Thanksgiving,
The Board of Directors and Staff of Willow House
 


Black Friday... Cyber Monday... Giving Tuesday!
 


November 29th is Giving Tuesday, a day globally dedicated to generosity and giving back. This is the day when people honor the mission of their favorite charity by making a donation that is personally meaningful to them. This year, thanks to a special donor, we have a unique opportunity to...
 
DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT!
 
Mark your calendar and keep an eye out for our email on Tuesday, November 29th. Prepare to forward the e-mail you receive to friends and family so that you can be twice as powerful in your impact to help the grieving children and families of Willow House.

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Willow House in the Community

 

 
Shire & Chicago Cares at Willow House - October 7th

On October 7th, Shire employees from all across the world volunteered to make a difference for Shire's Global Day of Service. Thanks to Chicago Cares, Willow House was so fortunate to be matched up with Shire. Volunteers spent the morning creating memory books for Willow House's Annual Holiday Remembrance Gathering as well as helping pack boxes for our upcoming move to Bannockburn.

Thank you, Shire & Chicago Cares for your incredible support!


Vernon Hills High School Lifestyle Fair - October 27th

Students and faculty decorated memory stones for loved ones while learning about Willow House programs and services. Thank you to Willow House's Mindy Waxman, Sandi Lovejoy and Cyd Weisberg for sharing our mission in Vernon Hills!

 
Help us spread the word about Willow House services:
If you would like Willow House to present at your school, workplace, club or other organization, please contact us.
 


Highland Park High School Annual Charity Drive


Wednesday, December 7th, 2016

Over the past two decades Highland Park High School’s annual Charity Drive has raised millions of dollars for various charities.  Last year’s charity drive raised approximately $201,000.

This year Willow House is excited and honored to be one of three finalists to be a recipient for next year’s Charity Drive!  In order to be the selected recipient charity, your help is needed.

Ways You Can Help
  • Contact Highland Park High School students and/or people who know a student at Highland Park High School and request they vote for Willow House on December 7th.
  • See if the student will put a Willow House poster on their locker.  (Call Willow House to obtain a poster.)
  • Have anyone connected with Highland Park High School post the paragraphs at the bottom of this page on all of their social media accounts, asking students to vote for Willow House.
For more information on the Charity Drive, please contact Susan Tybon at (847) 236-9300 ext. 206.
 

Tour Willow House and
Raise Awareness!



Stop by for a tour of Willow House's new site location and offices in Bannockburn, opening in December 2016. We encourage you to invite friends, family and co-workers to explore the brand new location and increase awareness for Willow House and the support services we provide.

Call (847) 236-9300 or email Willow House Executive Director, Susan Tybon to arrange a tour.
 

 

Willow House Family Recipe - Volume #4


As part of the Willow House newsletter we feature recipes that are treasured by Willow House families. Food can play a huge role in remembering our loved ones and honoring their memory. I had the pleasure of speaking with Donna about the chicken curry recipe that her son, Simon, loved to enjoy. Thank you Donna for sharing your story and delicious recipe with all of us.

- Marissa Rogina, Willow House Intern
 

 
"He wasn't afraid of what people thought of him and he would always stick up for the little guy. He was a crusader for the underdog..."

Click here to view the unique recipe and read the full interview.
 


Donate for Charity


Buying a new car? Getting rid of an old one? Selling isn’t your only option. Willow House has teamed up with Donate for Charity to make donating your vehicle easy. It’s a win for all: you get a minimum $500 tax deduction (or higher, depending on what your car sells for), and Willow House receives the net proceeds to support our program.

By donating your car, you’ll avoid the headache of selling a used vehicle. Whether the vehicle is running or not, Donate For Charity relieves the hassle and will process the donation. For more information and to donate a car, click on this link or call Donate For Charity directly at (866) 392-4483.
Since 1998, Willow House has provided support to children, teens, adults, and families who are coping with grief and the death of a loved one, and also to schools and communities coping with grief and death. Willow House services are open-ended and provided at no cost to thousands of Chicago-area families, including survivors of 9/11 and those grieving a death from suicide.
Willow House Empty Chair Project

Peer Support Groups
Survivors of Suicide Loss
In-School Support Program
Community Outreach and Education
Crisis Support Services
Special Remembrance Events
Please contact us for more information: (847) 236-9300 or info@willowhouse.org
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