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June 22, 2021: The Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA) is honored to announce that it will be one of four beneficiaries for the annual fundraising event Celebrity Golf and Games Tournament, hosted by the Helping Hands Network. The Celebrity Golf and Games Tournament will take place on Thursday, August 5 at the Twin Orchards Country Club in Long Grove, Illinois. Continue…

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June 11, 2021: Updated Friday, June 11 Where does everyone need to wear a mask? In the presence of individuals age 11 and Continue…

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May 24, 2021: In order to consider updates to NSSRA programs, we are delaying the advertisement of Summer Session II programs until Friday, May 28th. Continue…

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January 25, 2021: Today marks the close of Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association Foundation's A Place to Belong Capital Campaign. En route to surpassing its goal, the Campaign has successfully raised $2.2M. Continue…

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December 16, 2020: NSSRA Board approved construction bids for renovation. With the approved renovation bids, construction on the Highland Park facility will begin by the end of the year, and renovations are scheduled to be completed by the fall of 2021! Continue…

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November 13, 2020: Safety is at the center of everything we do, including our path forward as we navigate the changing Covid-19 environment. Continue…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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