Glenkirk and Rebuilding Together Help Make a Difference

Northbrook, IL April 30, 2011  Once again, Glenkirk was chosen by Rebuilding Together, the nation's leading nonprofit working to preserve affordable homeownership, to receive critical home rehabilitations to 3 of its group homes-Community Integrated Living Facilities-for individuals with developmental disabilities. Rebuilding Together fulfilled its mission of “Bringing volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of homeowners in need” by working at Glenkirk houses in Libertyville, Highland Park and Glenview.

On April 30^th, National Rebuilding Day, volunteers from the Libertyville and Northbrook Rotaries, as well as over 70 members from Saints Faith, Hope & Charity Church in Winnetka, rehabbed a bathroom, painted exteriors of the homes, and performed extensive landscaping.

“This unique day on our nation's calendar, occurring on the last Saturday of April, brings out the best of who we are by helping those struggling to be the best versions of themselves, regardless of life's adversities”, commented Alan G. Spector, former Glenkirk CEO and current Keystone Foundation President.

Glenkirk is a nonprofit that was founded over 50 years ago by a group of concerned individuals who recognized the need for services for children with developmental disabilities. Since then, Glenkirk has grown to become one of the largest agencies of its kind in Illinois. Today, Glenkirk helps more than 1,200 consumers with developmental disabilities broaden their horizons each year by offering innovative programs and services.

For more information about Glenkirk, please visit www.glenkirk.org or call 847-272-5111. For more information about Rebuilding Together – North Suburban Chicago, visit their website at www.rebuildingtogethernsc.com