NEWS &
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Not only do we have a new home (!) and not only
are we celebrating F I F T Y Y E A R S in 2020, but we
also have a new tagline!
In 2014, NSSRA underwent significant re-branding to better reflect who we
are as an organization and how we strive to serve our participants, families,
staff and community. NSSRA's logo reflects the consistent and trustworthy presence of NSSRA in the lives of its participants and their
families; the energy and passion staff bring to programs and services; and the life and growth NSSRA participants experience every
day in programs. These are core foundations of NSSRA.
Similarly, we want NSSRA’s tagline to reflect those same values. In just a few words, NSSRA’s new tagline, “Play, Grow, Belong,”
communicates the journey that participants and families experience as part of the NSSRA community. Play is the entry point for each
individual, with the goal that every participant will both grow and find a place to belong, not just in programs, but in NSSRA’s 13
partner communities, with staff and with each other.
Donate to Our
2020 Shining Stars
Dress Drive
Help NSSRA participants look
and feel their best for our
2020 Shining Stars Banquet
when we’ll be celebrating our
50th anniversary as an agency!
NSSRA is collecting new and
gently used cocktail and formal dresses, as well as suit coats
and ties, now through April 1, 2020.
Details: Dresses, suit coats and ties must be clean and in
good condition. We are looking for dresses and suit coats in
all shapes and sizes.
Donation Locations: Items can be dropped off at the
NSSRA office (3105 MacArthur Blvd., Northbrook) or to D&R
Autoworks (1454 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park).
NSSRA will donate any items that cannot be used to a local
thrift store.
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Meet Brian Romes
We’re thrilled to welcome Brian
Romes, Park District of Highland
Parks' newly-minted Executive
Director, to NSSRA’s Board of
Directors! Big things are ahead
for us in Highland Park, and we
couldn’t be more excited to work
together. Welcome, Brian!
Join NSSRA's Associate Board
The NSSRA Associate Board unites young professionals to
advance NSSRA’s purpose: to enrich the lives of people
with disabilities in its partner communities through quality
recreation services. The Board is comprised of energetic
individuals to raise awareness and support of NSSRA’s
programs and services to the direct benefit of participants.
If you are a young professional in your twenties or thirties,
passionate about serving people with disabilities or giving
back to your community, join us!
The next Associate Board meeting will be held in early
2020. To learn more or get involved, please contact Rebekah Lee,
Manager of Marketing & Communications, at [email protected].
Winter 2020 Program Guide • Celebrating 50 Years!