My Nonprofit Reviews

The Center for Independence is one of the top charities I donate to because I trust that the money that is received by them, is used almost completely for the kids and young adults they serve. I sat on the Board of this organization from it's inception and for 5 years thereafter. We found our first space in the Presbyterian Church of Western Springs and I remember the day I called to see if they had space for our kids and the Pastor said..."I can't believe you are calling me. I just finished putting in an elevator to get people with disabilities to our second floor. Come right over!" Patti Herbst and I ran over and were thrilled with the space, and the congregations willingness to share that space with us until we outgrew it. People coming together to help those less fortunate is exactly what the Center is all about. On days when I am feeling like work is just too much, I will pop over to the Center, see if I can go to lunch with Patti to catch up on all that is going on there. The I peek through the two way glass at the hard working kids with their excellent conductive education teachers, physical therapists, and occupational therapists..all working towards a common goal...giving these children more independence. All you have to do is see even one of them achieve a task and break into a smile, to know that miracles are happening here every day. The Center is the best place I know for truly using the dollars they receive.