The July 27, 2011 issue of StreetWise had a feature article called "REST shelter: in danger of closing doors." It highlighted our urgent need for $200,000 by mid-September. Donations can we made on our website by clicking the donate button, mailed directly to REST, P.O. Box 408307, 941 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL 60640-8307 or by calling 773-784-0909.
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On Saturday, May 14, 2011, a group of REST supporters came out on a brisk morning to raise funds and have fun. The four mile walk along Chicago's lakefront raised over $15,000 to fund REST's mission to save lives and house the homeless. Our largest walking team was a bus load of students from Forman High School.
As REST 's Board President Mike O'Hara put it, "all of us are at the SleepWalk to be positive and assure that REST's programs survive."
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Save the Date! On Sunday, March 6, 2011, friends of REST will attend "Sunday School Cinema" by Vicki Quade, creator of "Late Nite Catechism". The play begins at 3:00pm at the Royal George Theatre in Chicago. Call Jim or Annika at (773) 784-0909 to reserve your tickets today!
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We're all looking to save money these days so come save and support REST at Carson's Community Days 02/26/11. If you buy a Community Days coupon book for $5 you get a $10 off coupon (with minimal exclusions), a 20% off shopping pass and exclusive Community Days offers. Come join us!
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REST Executive Director Kathleen J. Ahler, is receiving recognition for her seventeen years of dedication to improving the lives of people striving to overcome homelessness on the north side of Chicago. Ahler is running REST, a comprehensive homeless services agency, as well as tirelessly volunteering for grassroots associations in her spare time. Founded in 1972 by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Sen. Robert Taft Jr., and Sam Beard, The Jefferson Awards were established to create a "Nobel Prize for Public Service." The Jefferson...
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