Idell McCarthy Foundation

09/09/2026

Sending a big THANK YOU and CONGRATULATIONS to a few good men!

Abe, Anthony, Renardo, and John. Your dedication to showing up session after session, year after year, and inviting other men along the way to grow with us and experience the benefits of prioritizing men’s mental health IN SPITE OF the long standing and ongoing stigma. Your effort and willingness is honorable and commendable.

Thank you for believing in our mission and for being a great example of what it means to serve where you are.

As the summer SAFE SPACE program comes to a close for the year, we want to especially thank John W Fountain, III for being a passionate and committed facilitator. And to each and every one of the courageous men who have ever walked through the Sip and Savor Chicago doors to join us on this journey.

Until next summer…! 💕

07/25/2026

FREE HUGS TODAY 🤗 Fellas, whether you need to talk or just listen, we’ve got your back!

We’re teaming up with Northwestern University Medicine, the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Dr. Vicencio’s to talk men’s health —the importance of primary care, general screenings and available resources, before getting into our regularly scheduled group therapy session lead by John Wesley Fountain III, MSW.

Come join in the conversation and get personal with Sip & Savor CEO Trez Pugh, as he shares the story of his physical & mental health journey overcoming cancer.

Registration not required. Drop-in welcomed. MEN ONLY.

07/25/2026

Join us on the Patio in the AM!! ⛱️

07/13/2026

Please note the important time change for our next session!

06/27/2026

Join us today! No signup required.

09/28/2025

The silence is the loudest thing.
It fills every room,
every corner of my mind,
a constant echo of laughter that isn't there anymore.

They say time heals,
but what it really does is teach you how to carry the impossible.

My heart carries a piece of you always,
a beautiful, painful weight.

Every sunrise is a reminder of a future that vanished,
yet every memory is a gift I hold tighter than anything.

You were here, you lived,
you were loved beyond measure.

And in that love,
you remain, forever a part of me.

Gary Sturgis - Surviving Grief

09/24/2025

One word to express this weekend… GRATEFUL!

Thank you to all of the men who have dedicated themselves to this initiative and to their loved ones who came out to support the bravery, courage, and real WORK it takes to become a whole, healing, SAFE man!

Thank you to for providing a safe space for us to be a safe space.

And last, but certainly not least, thank you .fountainthird for being a true warrior and leader for the people… for men.

Until next summer… 💗

09/20/2025

Support, connection, and a sense of belonging are crucial for healing and wellbeing. 💗

09/20/2025

09/19/2025

Tomorrow wraps up summer sessions! Fellas come get what you need, then invite your family & friends to join us for FREE goodies - food, drinks, giveaways and hugs for a job well done!