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March 2020
St. Mary’s Services Casino Night 2020
We’re going to party like it’s 1929 at St. Mary’s Services Casino Night on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Avalon Banquets in Elk Grove Village. Dust off your top hat and don your finest flapper attire for this Roaring 20’s-themed fundraiser. Black tie optional. Please join us for a great evening complete with…
Find out more »November 2019
“Making Miracles Happen” Annual Gala
Once again we invite you to this most elegant event! Let us wine and dine you all in the beautiful surroundings of Café La Cave. Raffles, silent and live auctions, and of course, a dance or two. Sponsorship opportunities are currently available. We are also in need of donations for our silent auction…
Find out more »September 2019
Night of Intuition with Mel Doerr
Let professional intuitive, Mel Doerr, guide you through exercises that will enhance your intuitive development, deepen your spirituality, enrich your personal power, and activate your own premonition and precognition. In addition, Mel will answer three questions you might have about a dilemma, forthcoming event, or past life influences. For questions or to reserve…
Find out more »June 2019
Wrigleyville Party
Want to enjoy a Friday afternoon with a group of baseball fans in Wrigleyville for a great cause? Here's your chance! St. Mary's is hosting a Wrigleyville Party at a private residence in Wrigleyville on Friday, June 7th , 2019, during the Cubs game, as they host the St. Louis Cardinals! …
Find out more »Birth and Adoptive Families Panel
Listen to a panel made up of birth and adoptive families who are currently living in adoptions that range in levels of openness. Topics will include discussion of the emotions involved in placing a child and the grieving process that birth parents experience. Adoptive parents will share stories of their relationships with birth…
Find out more »May 2019
African-American Hair Care / Skin Course 2
Tamekia Swint, Executive Director of Styles4Kidz, NFP, will lead a brief informational session and discussion about the different kinds of textures of African American hair, including how to care for / manage it. The majority of the seminar will be a hands-on workshop, focusing on the practice of styling. Workshop #1 is highly…
Find out more »April 2019
A Time to Shine… St. Mary’s Children’s Fashion Show
St. Mary's Services will be hosting a Children's Fashion Show that will be highlighting the adopted children of St. Mary's Services. Join us as the adopted children of St. Mary's Services walk, glide, or ride the runway for St. Mary’s! This event is a great opportunity for the families and friends of our…
Find out more »African-American Hair Care / Skin Course 1
Tamekia Swint, Executive Director of Styles4Kidz, NFP, will lead an informational session, along with other members of her team, and discussion about the different kinds of textures of African American hair, including how to care for and manage it. The seminar will lightly touch on African American skin care. This seminar is DCFS…
Find out more »December 2018
St. Mary’s Children’s Christmas Party
St. Mary's Services is hosting it's annual Christmas party for our adoptive families. Enjoy crafts, Christmas themed snack, and a visit from the jolly man himself, Santa Claus!
Find out more »November 2018
Talking to Your Child about Adoption at Different Developmental Stages
Join Kay Holler, LCSW, therapist and adoptive parent, as she discusses how to approach the topic of adoption with children, and addresses common questions children ask their parents about adoption at the different stages of their development.
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