Skaters’ Picnic Fosters Joy, ConnectionLongstanding KidsMatter fundraiser showcases student talent, builds on history of bringing community togetherFor more than a dozen years, skaters, police officers and community leaders joined together — simply to celebrate and...
Celebrate summer and support youth during School’s Out on June 4 at Lou Malnati’s downtown NapervilleLongstanding KidsMatter fundraiser showcases student talent, builds on history of bringing community togetherFor nearly 20 years, there’s been one great way to...
KidsMatter program grows next generation of philanthropic leaders through community connectionsTeen Philanthropy Initiative building on first three years of nonprofit educationKidsMatter Executive Director Nina Menis and life-long banking executive and community...
B2B support spans decades to benefit KidsMatterThe Naperville-area business community’s support of KidsMatter has long roots within our 25-year history. One great example is the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Team B2B — a longtime supporter of KidsMatter,...
SpringBoard Summer Series expands into Arts and InnovationNew course continues program’s history of providing in-demand career exploration opportunitiesNAPERVILLE, ILL. — KidsMatter’s popular SpringBoard Summer Series, in collaboration with area schools and partners,...
KidsMatter’s Senior High Board continues history of giving voice to students to address their challengesPanel planning Two-Week Wellness Challenge to help peers focus on wellbeingNAPERVILLE, ILL. — The KidsMatter Senior High Board has a history of giving voice to high...
KidsMatter to Conduct Official Guinness World Records™ attempt for Largest Simultaneous Pickleball LessonCommunity partners rally together to promote mental health and connection through sportNAPERVILLE, ILL. — KidsMatter is teaming up with local education and...
Members of the KidsMatter Senior High Board helped kick off KidsMatter's 25th anniversary year during the EMPOWER Gala last fall. Photo credit: Emily Cummings PhotographyKidsMatter begins 25th anniversary year with continued dedication to empowering youthFounded...
KidsMatter empowers Naperville Central grad to research solutions to youth destructive behaviors, promote mental healthThrough innovative internship, local college student gains experience in mental health activism, advances KidsMatter’s missionNAPERVILLE, IL. —...
KidsMatter’s EMPOWER Gala to highlight artistic passions Performers showcase talents to help fund new arts program, other KidsMatter initiativesNAPERVILLE, IL. — The arts will be front and center during the 2025 EMPOWER Gala, as talented performers share their...
KidsMatter CEO Nina Menis Featured On Mission Matters PodcastNina Menis is the CEO and Executive Director of KidsMatter, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting youth and fostering community engagement. In her role, she leads efforts to provide youth with...
Youth Mental Health Summit Held April 24 at College of DuPageOn April 24, the DuPage County Health Department, the Prevention Leadership Team, and KidsMatter welcomed Dr. Joanna Williams, Senior Director of Research at Search Institute, and a panel of local...
An Encounter with KindnessOnce again, we have crossed into a new year – a great time to challenge our thinking. As I consider kindness and its relationship to inclusion, I am reminded of a dining experience. I was favored to share a conversation with a “healthy food,”...
KidsMatter: Helping youth say “yes” to endless possibilitiesNew grant funding from Edward-Elmhurst Health will enable the nonprofit organization KidsMatter to empower youth in two crucial ways: community-wide youth mental health services and career exploration. These...
Student Representatives Sought for City Boards and CommissionsNAPERVILLE, Ill. — Mayor Steve Chirico and the Naperville City Council invite all Naperville high school students to fill student positions on several City boards and commissions and participate in a...
Naperville Organizations Shift to Raise Funds for Medical Aid for Ukrainian's Military HospitalsNaperville, IL--The Naperville Sister Cities Commission has been partnering with Marquette Companies, Edward-Elmhurst Health, the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce and...
Kite Fly will return to Naperville's Frontier Sports Complex June 5The 15th annual Frontier Kite Fly, presented by The Branch-Naperville Moms, will be held on Sunday, June 5. It will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Frontier Sports Complex, 3380 Cedar Glade Drive in...
Kite Fly Returns to Frontier Sports Complex Sunday, June 5th Naperville Park District and KidsMatter will co-host the free, family-friendly event, presented by The Branch - Naperville MomsThe 15th annual Frontier Kite Fly, presented by The Branch – Naperville Moms,...
Kidsmatter 2 Us – Importance of RelationshipsRecently KidsMatter and the Naperville Police Department co-hosted a Community and Parent Forum, “Protecting Our Children: Understanding and Monitoring Youth Mental Health.” The panel included Ryan Lauterwasser, LCPC, CADC...
Kidsmatter 2 Us – 'Development Assets'Edward Hospital created KidsMatter (formerly known as the Naperville Youth Development Coalition) as a community-wide prevention health strategy to combat teenage destructive behaviors. In 2001 KidsMatter was granted its 501(c)(3)...