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Jumpstart With Jackie at the Ability Center – CBS News

Jul 9, 2024 Comments Off on Jumpstart With Jackie at the Ability Center – CBS News
November 16 @ 6:46 pm

Jackie from CBS News visited the Ability Center and met Clearbrook clients.

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Clearbrook’s Shining Star Ball Raises Over $1.2 Million – Daily Herald

Jun 14, 2024 Comments Off on Clearbrook’s Shining Star Ball Raises Over $1.2 Million – Daily Herald
November 16 @ 6:46 pm

The 36th annual Shining Star Ball raised over $1.2 million for Clearbrook’s mission. This year, we focused on raising funds for the Community Day Services (CDS) reinvention. Thank you to all who sponsored and participated! Read more HERE. Watch the CDS reinvention video.

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Community Day Services Reinvention – Fueling Potential

May 17, 2024 Comments Off on Community Day Services Reinvention – Fueling Potential
November 16 @ 6:46 pm

Clearbrook has big plans for our Community Day Services programs! We will be closing the Getz location and opening three smaller locations to take it’s place. These smaller settings will facilitate better staff-to-client rations, increased community outings, individualized programming, and more.

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Shining Star Ball – WGN Radio

May 9, 2024 Comments Off on Shining Star Ball – WGN Radio
November 16 @ 6:46 pm

John Williams discussed Clearbrook’s 36th Annual Shining Star Ball – featuring a live auction that includes a signed guitar from Taylor Swift! Listen to the full segment HERE

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Push to Increase DSP Wages – Daily Herald

May 8, 2024 Comments Off on Push to Increase DSP Wages – Daily Herald
November 16 @ 6:46 pm

Clearbrook partners with Little City to push for an increase to Direct Support Professional (DSP) wages. Read the full article HERE.

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It Starts With Hiring More Staff – ABC7

Apr 8, 2024 Comments Off on It Starts With Hiring More Staff – ABC7
November 16 @ 6:47 pm

Clearbrook is demanding Illinois provide more resources for those with intellectual disability issues. Staff makes just over minimum wage as essential workers. Watch the full segment HERE.

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Building Bridges in McHenry County – City Lifestyle Magazine

Apr 1, 2024 Comments Off on Building Bridges in McHenry County – City Lifestyle Magazine
November 16 @ 6:47 pm

City Lifestyle magazine featured stories about Clearbrook in the community. View page 28 to read the full story

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Clearbrook Partners with Aurelio’s – FOX News

Mar 21, 2024 Comments Off on Clearbrook Partners with Aurelio’s – FOX News
November 16 @ 6:47 pm

Clearbrook CEO, Jessica Smart, was on Fox32 to highlight the importance of partnerships in the community. Watch the full segment HERE

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Disability Awareness Month – Daily Herald

Mar 8, 2024 Comments Off on Disability Awareness Month – Daily Herald
November 16 @ 6:47 pm

Clearbrook partnered with Aurellio’s to celebrate Developmental Disability Awareness month. Read about how partnerships with our community make a difference HERE

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Gaining Legislative Support – WGN Radio

Jan 23, 2024 Comments Off on Gaining Legislative Support – WGN Radio
November 16 @ 6:47 pm

Jessica Smart tells John about how Clearbrook works and who we serve, how we are funded, and the effort from local legislators to make sure Clearbrook is adequately funded. Listen to the full interview HERE

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