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100 Thanksgiving Turkeys!!!
Thanks to our Northcenter Chamber of Commerce partner, Guaranteed Rate Mortgage, Neumann Family Services received a donation of 100 turkeys just in time for Thanksgiving.
We are so thankful for this generous donation.
Help Make Holiday Wishes Come True
The Holiday Gift Drive is an annual event that raises holiday gifts for all of our residential clients.
This tradition began several years ago when one of our families decided to ask their friends to contribute gifts for some of the residents. The gift drive quickly grew into an annual event that raises gifts for nearly 200 clients each year. Each client fills out a wish list which donors use to purchase gifts, making the process very personalized.
A volunteer gift wrapping day is scheduled for December 10th at 5547 N. Ravenswood.
For more information or to donate or volunteer, please contact Colleen Rosa at (773)988-2258 or crosa@neumannfamilyservices.org. Please share this information with friends and family. It is a great way to give back during the holiday season and gifts are tax deductible.
Volunteers Welcome.
Volunteers are an integral part of the Neumann Family. Each year, more than 200 volunteers devote their time and talents to helping individuals with disabilities reach their fullest potential. Neumann Family Services welcomes individual and group volunteers for a variety of activities. Here are some of the opportunities where volunteers can help individuals with disabilities realize their dreams:
- Musicians, Actors and Other Performers
- Recreation Assistant
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Lessons
- Computer Training
- eBay Assistance
- Career Development Volunteers
- Gift Wrapping for our Annual Holiday Gift Drive
- Light Maintenance Work
- Painting
- Landscaping
- Administrative Support
- Special Events
To begin the volunteer process, contact our Development Coordinator at volunteer@neumannfamilyservices.org or 773-506-3039.
Check back soon to learn about more events and ways to get involved!
The Berghoff to host Thanksgiving for Neumann residents
This Thanksgiving, Carlyn Berghoff and her family will be giving back. They have generously invited the residents of Neumann Family Services to The Berghoff for a family-style Thanksgiving meal. Many of our residents have no family other than their Neumann family. This gesture of generosity will mean so much to our residents.
The Berghoff is looking for volunteers to help cook, clean, set tables and wash dishes for this event. If you would like to give back, this is a wonderful way to get involved.
What:
Thanksgiving with Neumann Family Services
Where:
The Berghoff
17 W. Adams
Chicago, IL 60603
When:
Thursday, November 25th, 2010
10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Why:
To be part of the Berghoff and Neumann families and celebrate the true spirit of Thanksgiving
If you would like to volunteer or have any additional questions,
please contact Amy Ricchiuto at
312/408.0200
or email
aricchiuto@berghoffgroup.com.
Here is the press release for this wonderful event!
The Berghoff Lights Go "On" this Thanksgiving for the Residents of Neumann Family Services
More than 200 local Chicagoans with developmental disabilities will have a Thanksgiving home this holiday
(CHICAGO, November 15, 2010) - Known for taking new twists on tradition, Carlyn Berghoff -along with members of her immediate and work families- will open the doors of the iconic Berghoff Restaurant to a special group of Chicagoans this Thanksgiving. For over a century, the lights of the famous Berghoff sign have been "on" when the restaurant is open and "off" when it is closed. Traditionally closed on Thanksgiving Thursday, Loop area passersby will see the sign aglow this year as Berghoff welcomes the people of Neumann Family Services, a local Chicago nonprofit that serves individuals with development disabilities and mental illness.
Carlyn Berghoff and her family of five recruited a group of volunteers to help serve the more than 200 residents of Neumann Family Services. The team of nearly 50 volunteers -made up of members of the Berghoff Group, the Neumann network and Chicago community organizations- will do everything from cooking the feast to setting the table to washing each dish. "The more the merrier," Carlyn says. "But, just like in my home, everyone has to be prepared to roll up their sleeves and help."
Committed to helping people with disabilities for over 60 years, Neumann's president and CEO, Eileen Durkin, embraced the idea of providing a special Thanksgiving to her clients. "Many of our residents have no family other than their Neumann family," says Eileen. "This gesture of generosity will mean so much to them."
Inspired by a recent benefit for Neumann Family Services, Carlyn wanted to do something different with her family this Thanksgiving. "As a mother, I want my kids to think outside of the box, and I want them to give back," Carlyn says. "I want us as a family to continually change the way we think about others, and what better way than to share a meal and a family table."
Neumann residents will enjoy a first-class, hearty Thanksgiving feast featuring all the favorite Thanksgiving classics: turkey, stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and, of course, famous Berghoff Creamed Spinach and Root Beer. "I jumped at the chance to help cook this meal," says Berghoff Executive Chef, Matt Reichel. "There is no better feeling than seeing the Restaurant full, especially on such a special day." On top of a family-cooked meal, Neumann guests will enjoy traditionally set tables and a tour of the historic Berghoff Restaurant.
About Neumann Family Services
For the past 60 years, Neumann Family Services has taken extraordinary measures to make a difference in the lives of those with developmental disabilities and mental illness. Through its various programs, Neumann Family Services seeks to enrich the lives of adults with developmental disabilities and mental illness. Neumann currently serves over 300 people annually in 27 residential facilities throughout Chicago. For more information on the Neumann Family Services, visit http://www.neumannfamilyservices.org/.
About Berghoff Catering & Restaurant Group
Located at 17 W. Adams in Chicago's Loop for more than 112 years, Berghoff Catering & Restaurant Group includes a full-service catering business, the Berghoff Restaurant, the Berghoff Café and the Berghoff Café at O'Hare International Airport. The Berghoff is known for family traditions, its annual Oktoberfest celebration and being a part of the fabric of Chicago. For more information on Berghoff Catering & Restaurant Group, visit http://www.berghoffgroup.com/. Find them on Facebook and Twitter as well.
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky visits Neumann
On Thursday, October 21, 2010, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky took time from her busy schedule to visit Neumann Family Services. She toured our programs on Ravenswood Avenue and listened to the various dreams of the individuals we serve. Thank you Congresswoman Schakowsky for your visit!
If you are interested in a tour, please contact our Development Department at development@neumannfamilyservices.org.
