Northbrook Bank Delivers Leadership Donation at YMCA Strong Kids Fundraiser

Northbrook Bank & Trust, a Wintrust Community Bank, has made a major donation of $10,000 to the North Suburban YMCA’s Strong Kids Fund. The donation will make YMCA programs accessible to families in financial need, including after-school care, camps, and the full range of Y health and enrichment programs. The donation was presented by Northbrook Bank CEO Doug Boersma and Vice Chairman Richard C. Rushkewicz at the Y’s Ninth Annual Key & Alta Thiel Strong Kids Fundraiser on February 26.

Northbrook Bank & Trust has had a longstanding relationship with the North Suburban YMCA, including past support for the Strong Kids Fund and the Y’s Capital Campaign. This new donation will have a significant impact on the lives of hundreds of children and adults, who receive need-based fee abatements for Y programs with the support of donations. Approximately one out of five participants at the North Suburban Y receive assistance from the Strong Kids Fund, an annual expense of approximately $520,000 every year.

“We are so grateful to have Northbrook Bank & Trust as a loyal and generous supporter of our Y,” said Howard Schultz, NSYMCA Executive Director/CEO. “They have stood by us for years as donors, advisers, and leaders on our Board of Directors. Community partners like Northbrook Bank make it possible for us to serve everyone who wants to benefit from our programs.”

“As Northbrook’s oldest and largest community bank, we are committed to being there for those who need help,” noted Rushkewicz. “Northbrook Bank and Wintrust are happy to serve rather than be served by contributing time, talent, and financial resources to deserving causes like the Strong Kids’ event.”

For more information about the North Suburban YMCA and the Strong Kids Fund, visit www.nsymca.org.

Photo Caption: (From Left) NSYMCA Board President Jeff Knipp and Executive Director/CEO Howard Schultz accept a donation of $10,000 from Northbrook Bank’s CEO Doug Boersma and Vice Chairman Richard Rushkewicz.

About the North Suburban YMCA
The YMCA is a not-for-profit entity and relies on donations to make services available for all families and individuals in its 15-city region. All board members are volunteers, who donate their time, talents and financial resources. Located at 2705 Techny Road in Northbrook, the YMCA has served the northern suburbs of Chicago for over 45 years. The Y is about youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, providing programs and services that address the needs of our diverse community and are accessible to all. For more information or to make a donation, contact Barb Flanagin at 847-272-7250 or bflanagin@nsymca.org, or visit www.nsymca.org.

About Northbrook Bank & Trust Company

Northbrook Bank & Trust Company provides a full range of financial solutions to both individuals, organizations, and businesses in the area. The bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC, with locations in Northbrook, Northfield, Deerfield, Buffalo Grove, and Glenview. It is part of the Wintrust Financial network of 140 locations in Chicagoland, southern Wisconsin, and northwest Indiana.