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Investing in Our Staff’s Professional Development Now Helps Youth & Families Reap the Benefits for Years to Come!
We are thrilled to announce that long-time Board Member, Mr. Theodore L. Koenig, along with his wife, Nancy, and four children, developed and sponsored “The Koenig Family Foundation Scholarship Fund,”…
Announcing the Newly Appointed Board Chairman of the Illinois Collaboration on Youth
Allendale is pleased to announce that our President & CEO, Jason Keeler, was selected as the new Board Chairman of the Illinois Collaboration on Youth (ICOY) in July 2024. This…
Beyond Mental Health Awareness: Transforming Mental Health Advocacy into Action
As “Mental Health Awareness Month” unfolds once again, the familiar buzzwords echo through social media feeds and public service announcements. But amidst the sea of hashtags and well-intentioned campaigns, a…
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Making a Positive Impact!
Resilient. Strong. Dependable. Compassionate. These are just a few of the qualities embodied by Allendale’s dedicated staff. Did you know that nearly 50% of our team members have been with…
Supporting Youth Experiencing Homelessness
In a brand-new partnership with the IL Department of Human Services and the Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Family’s Basic Center Program, Allendale marked the one-year…
GivingTuesday – Triple Your Impact!
As we approach the season of gratitude and reflection, surrounded by family and friends, we’re reminded of the incredible support we’ve received for over 125 years. Allendale is fortunate to…
Allendale Teams “Dare to Lead”
Allendale is dedicated to cultivating, preparing and developing a diverse and engaged workforce committed to excellence and innovation. In fact, it’s been a part of who we are and our…
Pathways to a Hope-filled Future
At Allendale, we strive to provide youth and families with the tools they need to build a foundation for growth, hope and healing – setting them upon a path of…
Building a Committed, Connected Community
Volunteers are an essential component to supporting the work of any nonprofit agency. Allendale is so fortunate and grateful to have some of the most engaged, compassionate, and generous volunteers…
Mental Health is Health
Mental Health Awareness Month may have come to a close, but we continue to be reminded that our emotional, psychological, and social health are all components of our overall well-being;…
More Than a School Project: Empowering Students to Get Involved
Last semester, Ms. Sue’s class started a career research project. One student, Kyle, chose to research his passion rather than a specific career – stopping climate change. As a part of the…
Community Support Services Program’s First Anniversary: Connecting Families & Community
One Year In and Going Strong! Allendale celebrated the one-year anniversary of our Community Support Services Program (CSSP), which launched in January 2022 in order to better respond to families…