Timbers Of Shorewood Donates $1,500 To Shorewood H.U.G.S.

The Timbers of Shorewood donated $1,500 to Shorewood H.U.G.S. (Helping U Get Started) on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Fundraising took place through a series of community events held throughout February. Residents, staff, and families came together to support the local non-profit’s mission of spreading hope and fulfilling wishes within the Shorewood community.

The month-long fundraising effort featured a variety of activities designed to engage the entire community. Highlights included a restaurant fundraiser in partnership with Giordano’s and a special Valentine’s Day "Teddy and Flower Gram" sale. Additionally, the Timbers hosted a Chicago Bears playoff squares fundraiser, which brought extra excitement to the playoffs and additional proceeds to the effort.

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“This was our first-year fundraising for HUGS, and we are already looking forward to next year,” said Sheila Albor, director of marketing at The Timbers of Shorewood. “We hope to exceed this amount as we continue to grow our efforts and support the meaningful work being done by Shorewood H.U.G.S.”

Founded in 2008, Shorewood H.U.G.S. has grown from a small group of five friends into an organization with over 50 members. Since launching its Hugs & Wishes Program in 2009, they have fulfilled more than 1,300 wishes and contributed over $1,000,000 to support individuals and organizations in need.

About Shorewood H.U.G.S.

Shorewood H.U.G.S. is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving back to the community by fulfilling wishes and hosting "feel good" events. For more information, visit https://www.shorewoodhugs.org/.

About The Timbers of Shorewood

The Timbers of Shorewood Senior Living is a rental retirement community that provides senior independent living and assisted living apartments and a full schedule of activities and services. Residents whose needs may change are able to stay in the same place and receive appropriate and compassionate care. Furnished apartments are also available for short-term stays.

For more information, visit https://www.timbersofshorewood.com/ or call (815) 609-0669.