NEWS & NOTES

A monthly e-newsletter for our donors, volunteers, and friends.

What's New

Vacation Raffle Tickets On Sale Now

Support TCFS and get a chance to win one of three amazing trips! Only 100 tickets will be sold, for $100 each.

Choose from:

Become a Sonoma Valley Winemaker - Intimate Blending Seminar, VIP Wine Tastings, 3-night stay at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn with airfare for 2.
Cancun Paradise Vacation - 5-night stay at the Westin Resort & Spa Cancun with airfare for 2.
Monterey Golf Experience - Round of golf on Del Monte Golf Course (Pebble Beach, CA), golf cart, 3-night stay at the Hyatt Regency Monterey with airfare
for 2.

The winning ticket will be drawn at our annual Gala & Benefit, but the winner need not be present to win. You must indicate which trip you'd like to win prior to the event for the ticket to be valid. If fewer than 75 tickets are sold, the raffle will become a 50/50 cash raffle with one prize.

Call 630-232-1070 or click here to purchase your raffle tickets today!

TCFS Re-Accredited by the Council on Accreditation

TCFS is proud to announce that it has been re-accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), an international, independent, nonprofit, human service accrediting organization founded in 1977.

The accreditation process involves a review of the entire organization, with standards that focus on both administrative operations and service delivery practices.

Accreditation signifies that an organization is effectively managing its resources and providing the best possible services to all of its stakeholders. Congratulations TCFS!

TCFS Welcomes New Intake Workers

TCFS is pleased to welcome Lauren Miller as our new full-time Intake Coordinator and Pam Olsen as our new intake volunteer.

Lauren received her B.A. in Psychology from Argosy University and her M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Benedictine University. She has worked for Senior Services Associates in Yorkville as a Care Coordinator, for Child and Family Connections in Joliet as a Service Coordinator, and for Wellspring Center in Aurora as a Case Manager. Lauren's advanced intake and clinical assessment skills will be an invaluable asset to TCFS.

Pam will be helping out one day a week with agency intake. Her years of service as a Registered Nurse, and 15 years of social work experience in both hospital and clinical settings have equipped her well for this role, and TCFS is thankful to have her as part of our team.

Civic Image Award

Diane Gibson, Craig Larsen, Sacha Urban, Jim Otepka, Laura Poss, Caitlyn Gibson, and Courtney Laverty display the Civic Image Award presented to TCFS's Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders Program at the Charlemagne Dinner in St. Charles.

Upcoming Events & Programs

Chick Chat

Saturday, March 7

8:30am-3:15pm

Geneva Middle School South

1415 Viking Drive

Geneva, Illinois

Cost: $35 per girl. Fee reductions and scholarships are available for those who qualify.

630-232-1070 or

www.tricityfamilyservices.org

Chick Chat by Helping Girls Navigate Adolescence, Inc. (HGNA) is a spectacular day-long workshop where 4th, 5th, and 6th grade girls can explore their interests and issues, build interpersonal skills, improve their social relationships, make healthy decisions, and work on developing their own unique sense of self.

Savory Sips

Saturday, March 14

4:30pm-7:30pm (open-house style)

The Wine Exchange

1 Illinois Street

St. Charles, Illinois

Bring your friends!

Admission is $30 for non-Wine Club members

Make your reservation:

630-232-1070 or

www.tricityfamilyservices.org

The Friends of TCFS invite you to a special evening to celebrate and support local mental health services while enjoying wine tasting, light hors d'oeuvres, and the company of friends.

26th Annual TCFS Gala & Benefit --

Picture This: Supporting Healthy Families

Saturday, April 18

6:00pm-11:00pm

Pheasant Run Resort

St. Charles, Illinois

Watch for your invitation in the mail,

call 630-232-1070,

or visit www.tricityfamilyservices.org

Join us for an elegant evening featuring a seated dinner, silent auction, live auction, raffles, entertainment, and the presentation of the Golden Heart Awards.

2015 Wilderness Challenge Program

Friday, June 12 - Friday, June 19

Boundary Waters Canoe Area

Northern Minnesota and Canada

For more information:

630-232-1070 or

www.tricityfamilyservices.org

Register now for this annual, week-long therapeutic canoeing and camping experience for teens who could benefit from a strong character-building experience.

Volunteer Opportunities

Our Savory Sips event on March 14 is looking for volunteers to serve as greeters; decorate tables; provide cheese and crackers, desserts, or chocolates; check off pass cards at the stations; and staff the registration table. Contact Janet Hosler at jhosler123@gmail.com or Jody Snyder at rsnyder711@aol.com.

Adopt-A-Family Easter Basket Program

The Friends of TCFS is sponsoring an Easter Basket program for its clients in need and their families. Volunteers are needed to put together baskets that include non-perishable food items for an Easter dinner, Easter decorations, candy, paper goods, and special seasonal treats. Baskets can be delivered to TCFS between March 23 and March 27. If you would like to adopt a family, please email Stephenie Sacca at stephela456@att.net.

The TCFS Annual Gala & Benefit on April 18 is fast approaching, and we need your help to make it a success! Contact Diane Gibson at dianegibson60@gmail.com to find out how you can make a difference.

Fundraising Update

Comcast Renews as a Corporate Partner in Caring

TCFS is pleased to announce that Comcast has renewed its support as a Corporate Partner in Caring with a $25,000 donation. Thank you Comcast for your generous support!

What Our Clients Are Saying...

"TCFS is an incredible opportunity for those seeking/needing guidance. A very impressive center with fabulous counselors. A++++++++++."

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