Helping Hand

We're just 2 weeks away from teeing up for our biggest Golf Outing yet! ⛳

On August 10, we'll gather at Ruth Lake Country Club to raise essential funds for our programs and services. Whether you're on the course or supporting as a sponsor, your participation makes a lasting difference for more than 750 children and adults with disabilities.

🏌️ Register your team
🤝 Explore sponsorship opportunities

📲 Reserve your spot today: https://ow.ly/aATY50ZoZxa

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize the importance of equitable access to mental health care and to help break down the barriers that many minority communities face when seeking support.

In honor of this month, we're featuring Ana Perez, a bilingual counselor, as she shares the importance of mental health, reducing stigma, and ensuring that everyone has access to care in a language and environment where they feel understood.

Mental health matters. Every voice deserves to be heard, and every person deserves support. 💚

Thank you, Ana, for sharing your expertise and helping create a more inclusive and compassionate community!

"I feel like I can be more focused after I do movement." 🩵

Gather your family and friends and join us for the 2026 Move With HH 5K as we come together to support physical and mental wellness for individuals with disabilities and their families.

Register today and start fundraising! https://ow.ly/CAeN50ZspNn

At HH you might hear us talking about Equally Valued. This week on Breaking it Down with Bill we talk about why it is our Vision for people with IDD to be Equally Valued in all communities.

Bill talks about the importance of moving beyond inclusion. We must move toward equally valued. People with IDD bring so much value not only to the workplace but to life. Parents, siblings, and other family members see this with their loved one every single day. The Vision of Helping Hand is it get everyone to see this value. Spend an afternoon with a person who has IDD and you will see the kindness, patience, and understanding they provide to everyone around them.

Please join us as we push Equally Valued in all communities. To learn more about HH please visit helpinghand-il.org

Beat the heat with tips from the experts!

Our friend Kevin, a ComEd Energy Force Ambassador, is sharing simple ways to stay cool, comfortable, and energy efficient during the hot summer months. From keeping your home cooler to using energy wisely, these easy tips can make a big difference.

Thank you, Kevin, for helping our community stay safe and save energy this summer!

What are your favorite ways to stay cool? Let us know in the comments!

Heather can't wait to see you on the green! ⛳💙

Join our 40th Annual Golf Outing on August 10 at Ruth Lake Country Club! Whether you join us on the course or support as a sponsor, your participation transforms the lives of over 750 children and adults with disabilities.

🏌️ Register your foursome
🤝 Explore sponsorship opportunities

📲 Reserve your spot today: https://ow.ly/aATY50ZoZxa