If you care about creating a lasting impact in our community—and you’re already giving to local nonprofits like KidsMatter—there’s a smarter way to do it than writing a check or swiping a card.
One of the most overlooked aspects of giving is how you give. And for many donors, the most effective gifts come not from your wallet—but from your investment accounts. https://kidsmatter2us.org/donatesmart
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is proud to share with you one of the State’s newest resources to support children, youth, and families in accessing the mental and behavioral healthcare they need: BEACON. Please read the...
Buddy Break Autumn Wouk 1310 Shepherd Dr. Naperville, IL 60565 (630) 800-0604 awouk@goodshepherd-naperville.org Organization Mission: Buddy Break is a monthly, respite opportunity for children with disabilities and their siblings provided at no charge. At Buddy Break,...
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Mary Andrusyk 3S580 Naperville Road Wheaton, IL 60189 (630) 871-7543 mandrusyk@dupageforest.org Organization Mission: The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County's mission is "to acquire and hold lands containing...
Front Porch Church Rick Bolle 1252 Redfield Road Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 442-4031 rickbolle2@icloud.com Organization Mission: Our mission is helping people of all ability find their way back to God. Front Porch Church is specifically designed to welcome...
Holistic Riding Equestrian Therapy Marlene Karman 53 Woodview Lane Lemont, IL 60439 (630) 335-4892 holisticriding19@gmail.comOrganization Mission: HRET is passionately committed to empowering the lives of individuals with varied physical, emotional, cognitive and...
Metropolitan Family Services Julia Forte 222 E Willow Wheaton, IL 60187 (312) 758-9557 fortej@metrofamily.orgOrganization Mission: Serving the Chicago Area Since 1857 Since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has empowered families to learn, to earn, to heal and to...
Riverwalk Adult Day Services Jennifer Brasfield Jen.b.riverwalkads@att.net 305 W. Jackson Ave. Naperville, IL 60450 (630) 357-8166 Organization Mission: The Mission of Riverwalk Adult Day Services is to provide a safe, social, stimulating affordable environment for...
STEM & Buds Henna Setya 5307 Catclaw Ct Naperville, IL 60564 (630) 398-7021 setyahenna@gmail.comOrganization Mission: STEM & Buds is a for-youth, by-youth 501(c)(3) bridging students to mentors, shaping ideas into initiatives, and translating science for...
Will County Habitat for Humanity Cheryl Toohey 2415 McDonough Joliet, IL 60436 (630) 430-0123 ctoohey@habitatwill.orgOrganization Mission: Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. We partner with people throughout the community...
Quitting is worth it. Within minutes of quitting, your body begins to heal itself. The sooner you quit, the more likely you are to live the rest of your life without permanent damage to your body and health.
We get you. Thousands of teens have joined My Life, My Quit for free, non-judgmental support, 1:1 help to quit, and easy-to-follow tips from our friendly Coaches. Quitting alone is hard — quitting with support is easier!
Anxiety is part of the human experience and at times the word “anxiety” is watered down. People worry about a wide variety of things. Finances, job stability, relationships, child-rearing, health, and safety come to mind as common worries on a day-to-day basis. Not all worrying, however, qualifies as anxiety.
Anxiety disorders include disorders that share features of excessive fear and anxiety that negatively impact functioning. For kids, this might mean that anxiety makes it difficult to get to school each day, make and maintain friends, sleep at night, or focus in the classroom. For adults, work, romantic relationships, friendships, finances, and physical health can suffer. Anxiety manifests in many ways (physical, emotional, and behavioral), and there are several disorders that fall under “anxiety disorders.”
Anxiety is part of the human experience and at times the word “anxiety” is watered down. People worry about a wide variety of things. Finances, job stability, relationships, child-rearing, health, and safety come to mind as common worries on a day-to-day basis. Not all worrying, however, qualifies as anxiety.
Anxiety disorders include disorders that share features of excessive fear and anxiety that negatively impact functioning. For kids, this might mean that anxiety makes it difficult to get to school each day, make and maintain friends, sleep at night, or focus in the classroom. For adults, work, romantic relationships, friendships, finances, and physical health can suffer. Anxiety manifests in many ways (physical, emotional, and behavioral), and there are several disorders that fall under “anxiety disorders.”
Feed My Starving Children Feed My Starving Children Beth Schmidt 555 Exchange Ct. Aurora, IL 60504 (214) 649-5897 bschmidt@fmsc.orgDescription of Teen Volunteer Opportunities: Our process is simple. Donations fund the meal ingredients. Volunteers hand-pack the meals...
DuPage Children's Museum Jessica Greenlaw 301 N. Washington Street Naperville, IL 60540 (630) 637-8000 jgreenlaw@dupagechildrensmuseum.orgDescription of Teen Volunteer Opportunities: 1. Engage and play with children and their adults/families in DCM exhibits and...
Feed the Need! FMSC MobilePack Matt Hebel North Central College Res/Rec Center Naperville, IL matt@feedtheneedillinois.orgDescription of Teen Volunteer Opportunities: Feed the Need!™ Illinois unites people in a shared mission to fight global hunger. Feed The Need!™...
Fry Family YMCA Erin Ortiz 2120 W 95th Street Naperville, IL 60564 (630) 904-9595 emortiz@ymcachicago.org Description of Teen Volunteer Opportunities: We need volunteer Youth Basketball Coaches, Childcare workers, Volunteer Welcome Desk Greeters, Volunteers...
Metropolitan Family Services Julia Forte 605 E Roosevelt Ave Wheaton, IL 60187 (312) 758-9557 fortej@metrofamily.orgDescription of Teen Volunteer Opportunities: Are Volunteer Opportunities one time, ongoing, or both? Minimum Age Requirement: 18 Skills or...
The Alive Center Jeff Burchett 500 W 5th Ave, Naperville Illinois (630) 778-6093 Jeff@alivecenter.orgDescription of Teen Volunteer Opportunities: Teen volunteers can do a variety of things at the Alive Center. Teens can volunteer to help out during the week by...
The No Repeats Project Nicholas Boettcher 15 South Laird Naperville, Illinois 60540 (630) 364-8404 thenorepeatsproject@gmail.comDescription of Teen Volunteer Opportunities: Our mentors come weekly to provide music lessons. During our sessions, we teach, play, listen,...