New Trier Township Courier News Features Our Place New Trier

Our Place of New Trier a local non-profit organization providing support services to teens and adults with developmental disabilities is the featured agency story in the Winter 2018 issue of the New Trier Township Courier newsletter. Since 2009, Our Place has been receiving grant funds to further their mission of providing skill building activities, job training and inclusive community interaction throughout the North Shore. The Courier is mailed to all households within the Township and is also available digitally at the Township’s website in the News section http://www.newtriertownship.com/news/newsletter.aspx

The long -form podcast interview with Jane Gallery, Board Chair/ Founder and Nicole Seidlitz, Executive Director of Our Place includes discussion on “the day the school bus stops coming,” and the challenges facing young adults seeking meaningful, productive, socially connected lives in their home community. The podcast is available at the Township’s SoundCloud.com channel https://soundcloud.com/user-105720808/our-place-new-trier

In this era of government funding uncertainty, these experts share their insights and advice about preparation for a student about to “age out” of the educational system in Illinois at 22.

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About New Trier Township

New Trier Township’s mission is to provide leadership, advocacy and resources to benefit the physical, mental and social well being of Township residents. Established in 1850, New Trier Township government serves the 56,000 residents in the villages of Glencoe, Kenilworth, Wilmette and Winnetka, plus portions of Glenview and Northfield. The Township Office is located at 739 Elm Street in Winnetka or on-line at www.newtriertownship.com.

Media Contact:

Jack Macholl

Communications Director

New Trier Township

Cell: (847) 727-9510