Shore Community Services

06/07/2026

I scream, You scream, We all scream for ice cream! Janakan, Arsheel, James, Mitchell, Edwin and Scott took a ride to Dairy Queen to cool off from the heat. Who doesn't like ice cream?

06/07/2026

Congratulations to Jenny, a participant at the Koenig Center, who recently got married! Jenny was a beautiful bride! This wedding is a reminder that everyone deserves the opportunity to make choices about their own life, pursue meaningful relationships, and achieve their personal goals.

06/06/2026

This Pride Month, Shore celebrates the diversity, strength, and authenticity of the communities we serve.

According to the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 36% of LGBTQ+ adults report having a disability, highlighting the important intersection between disability and LGBTQ+ identities.

At Shore, we believe every person deserves the freedom to make their own choices, live authentically, and be accepted for who they are. We are committed to fostering a community where dignity, belonging, and opportunity are available to all.

This month and every month, we celebrate inclusion, autonomy, and the right of every individual to live with pride.

Source:

Human Rights Campaign Foundation. (2022, October 20). Understanding disability in the LGBTQ+ community. Human Rights Campaign. https://www.hrc.org/resources/understanding-disabled-lgbtq-people

06/05/2026

Happy World Environment Day! To learn more about nature and the environment, individuals from the Life in Motion - Your Choice Program spent time visiting the River Trail Nature Center in Northbrook. They liked seeing the animals, walking the trails and eating lunch outdoors.

06/04/2026

75 Years - One Brilliant Story

Throughout our anniversary year, we’ll be highlighting important “chapters” of this story that make up the rich history and legacy of Shore Community Services, and our community’s commitment to inclusion over 75 years!

🌲This week’s chapter features the Christmas Tree sales that served as a fundraiser for many years. The ad below appeared in the December 8, 1966 edition of The Evanston Review*.

Shore School was where families from the area purchased their Christmas trees, which came from Bob's Tree Farm in Michigan. This long standing tradition took place for over 40 years.

(*Shore removed the r-word from its name in 1987, because it evolved from a clinical diagnosis into a dehumanizing slur. Replacing it with person-first language like "intellectual disability" ensures dignity and respect for everyone.)

06/02/2026

Voting is now open for the Dr. Carl Lieberman "Values in Action" Award!

Please take a moment to vote for for up to 3 Shore employees who have been nominated for the Dr. Carl Lieberman "Values in Action" Award. This award recognizes exemplary service to individuals and families, and commitment to putting our values into action every day.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NZT95ZH

Voting closes Friday, June 12.

Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination, and congratulations to all who are nominated!

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06/01/2026

Miss the Office Energy but Not the 9-to-5 Grind?

If you are a retired administrative professional who misses the camaraderie of an office
environment, enjoys staying active, and wants to give back to the Skokie community, we
would love to meet you!

We are looking for a welcoming, organized volunteer to help cover our administrative
desk. This is a fantastic way to utilize your hard-earned professional skills, meet new
people, and make a meaningful impact—all without the stress of a full-time corporate
job.

Location: Skokie, IL 60077 (In-Person)
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8 to 2:30pm (Flexible Schedule)

Key Responsibilities
 Be the Welcoming Face: Greet visitors and direct them with a warm,
professional demeanor.
 Stay Connected: Answer incoming phone calls and route them to the
appropriate person or department.
 Light Administrative Tasks: Assist with basic office duties such as sorting mail,
data entry, filing, or prepping materials as needed
What We Are Looking For
 Experience: A background in office administration, reception, secretarial work, or
customer service is highly preferred.
 Skills: Comfort with basic computer tasks (email, simple data entry) and a
pleasant phone manner.
 Traits: Reliable, friendly, and enthusiastic about helping others.

Why Volunteer With Us?
 Give Back Locally: Directly support an organization making a difference right
here in the 60077 area.
 Socialize & Connect: Break up your routine, get out of the house, and chat with
a great team and community members.

 Total Flexibility: We value your time and will work with you to find a schedule
that fits your retirement lifestyle.

How to Apply / Get in Touch
Ready to put your skills to good use? We’d love to have you on board!

Contact Name: Angela Adefioye, HR Manager
Phone: 847-982-2030 Ext 217
Email: [email protected]
Website/Address: https://shoreservices.org/

05/31/2026

Volunteering at Lemons of Love in Mount Prospect are l. to r. Marquita Summers-Sapp, Direct Support Professional (DSP), Polo, Joyce, Allen, Vincent, Candace, Murtaza and Kayla Hall, DSP. Allen and Murtaza are pictured working on cards that will be added to the care packages.

This agency's mission is to share love with those impacted by cancer through personalized care packages, free programs and ongoing support.

https://lemonsoflove.org/

05/29/2026

Doug, Janie, Michael and Stephen enjoyed their visit to the Chicago Botanic Garden. They liked seeing the flowers in bloom, birds singing, and having lunch on the patio overlooking the water. It was a beautiful day to soak in nature!

05/28/2026

75 Years - One Brilliant Story

Throughout our anniversary year, we’ll be highlighting important “chapters” of this story that make up the rich history and legacy of Shore Community Services, and our community’s commitment to inclusion over 75 years!

This week’s chapter features Shore School, which by 1960 was holding classes in the basement of the Bethlehem Lutheran School in Evanston. At the time, Shore was one of 43 organizations in the state providing educational services to children with developmental disabilities, when the field of special education was still very new. There were an estimated 150,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities in Illinois at that time.

Today, Shore serves over 200 children and adults in an array of programs, and there are approximately 600,000 people in the state with IDD. Each year, more than 40,000 children receive special education services in public schools.