The Addison Township Mental Health Board has announced that it will distribute its initial round of awards to grant applicants accepted by President Donald Puchalski and the board members. The motion was unanimous.
Postmarked December 26, 2024, checks are expected to reach the grantees before the beginning of the new year.
Back in October, the Addison Township Mental Health approved over $500,000 in funding for local mental health services benefiting residents of Addison Township.
The awards will be distributed to the following organizations:
DuPage Health Coalition: $15,000
Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley: $100,000
National Alliance on Mental Illness DuPage (NAMI DuPage): $84,225
Northeast DuPage Family and Youth Services (NEDFYS): $78,210
Ray Graham Association: $100,000
Teen Parent Connection: $10,000
United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago (UCP Seguin): $100,000
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago: $25,000
“The [Addison Township] Mental Health Board is about serving the people of Addison Township,” said Mental Health Board President Donald Puchalski. “These checks and grants are only the beginning of our mission to serve the residents of these 36 square miles. This half million dollars is a very small down payment for the health and welfare of our constituents. These eight professional organizations have been vetted thoroughly and will optimize these grant dollars to their highest possible.”
Reception for Grantees
The Addison Township Mental Health Board meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. Grant recipients are encouraged to attend. This event will allow organizations to speak with the board, share valuable insights with attendees, and capture memorable photos with board members. The reception aims to boost public awareness about the awarded organizations and their potential positive impact on the residents of Addison Township in the future.
If your organization wants to attend, don’t hesitate to contact the Addison Township Mental Health Board.
We look forward to seeing you on January 15, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
About the Addison Township Mental Health Board
In 2022, Addison Township voters approved a referendum to create the Addison Township Mental Health Board, which funds mental health, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and substance use services for residents.
In February 2023, a board of seven members, including mental health experts and community
representatives, was appointed. These non-paid volunteers, with various government and mental health backgrounds, work together to raise mental health awareness, eliminate stigma, and ensure accessible, high-quality care for all residents.
