Press Archive

Announcing NSSRA Foundation’s “A Place to Belong” Capital Campaign

July 21, 2020: NSSRA Foundation is thrilled to announce its $2.2M capital campaign to fund the renovation of participant spaces in NSSRA’s newly purchased facility in Highland Park. The new building will give participants their own space to play and grow. Continue…

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NSSRA actors eager to perform ‘I, Phone’ for crowds after cancellation | The Northbrook Tower

March 27, 2020: “They are super proud of themselves for their work, as they should be because they are magnificent. They are absolutely magnificent,” Gibson Lay said. “They’ve worked so hard.” Continue…

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NSSRA’s Bright Star Theatre Company Presents Professional Production, “I, Phone,” in Partnership with Northbrook Park District

March 3, 2020: “Together we worked to create something new and unique for actors with special needs... an opportunity to stand on stage in front of family, friends and community and receive acclaim for their talent and hard work,” said Gibson Lay. Continue…

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Becca Zajler, NSSRA Recreation Manager, Celebrates 10 Years with Prestigious Win at Annual Illinois Park & Recreation Association Conference

February 10, 2020: NSSRA is proud to announce that Becca Zajler, Recreation Manager, received the prestigious “Professional of the Year” award, given to professionals who have made a significant contribution to the field of therapeutic recreation. Continue…

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NSSRA Foundation’s SWING Golf Outing Raises Over $55,000 to Benefit NSSRA Programs & Services

October 29, 2019: “To still be able to call a cancelled event a tremendous success is a tribute to NSSRA’s generous and enthusiastic community,” said Executive Director Craig Culp. Continue…

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After six years, special recreation association finds a new home in former Highland Park synagogue | Chicago Tribune

October 14, 2019: NSSRA will now focus on renovating and adapting the synagogue building to meet the needs of the children, teens, adults and families the agency serves. Continue…

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NSSRA Purchases Former Lakeside Congregation Building in Highland Park for New Recreation Facility

October 2, 2019: “This is an important step in our nearly 50-year history,” said NSSRA’s Executive Director Craig Culp. “We set a goal in 2013 to find the most suitable, permanent home for NSSRA..." Continue…

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NSSRA celebrates end of summer with annual bash | The Wilmette Beacon

September 9, 2019: Nearly 350 people gathered on the green behind Park Center for food, live music from band Recycle the Day and one last ‘bash’ together to mark summer’s end. Continue…

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Rain Comes to Play, Party Carries On at NSSRA’s 10th Annual Summer Bash Celebration

August 29, 2019: A few light showers couldn’t dampen the high spirits at Summer Bash on Wednesday, August 14, the annual end-of-summer party hosted by NSSRA. Hosted this year at Park Center in Glenview... Continue…

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NSSRA to Celebrate the Season’s Successes at Next Week’s Summer Bash

August 6, 2019: “We are thrilled that so many people are coming out to celebrate a fantastic summer with us,” said Blair Hill, NSSRA Recreation Manager. “Our participants have grown so much..." Continue…

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NSSRA Gator Tennis athletes wow crowds at championship | The Glenview Lantern

July 16, 2019: Net proceeds benefit NSSRA, and in the last 12 years the tournament has donated over $185,000 for programs and services benefiting people with disabilities. Continue…

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Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA) Gator Tennis Athletes Wow the Crowds at the Nielsen Pro Tennis Championship

July 15, 2019: NSSRA's Special Olympics Gator Tennis team took the courts last week to greet the crowds at the Nielsen Pro Tennis Championship and perform an exhibition prior to opening matches. Net proceeds from the tournament benefit NSSRA. Continue…

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