C.I.T.Y. NEWS January 2026
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Upcoming Events: TUES 1/13| 10:00-11:00am Developmental Playgroup at the Arlington Hts. Memorial Library. Drop-in. TUES 1/13| 4:00-5:00pm Developmental Playgroup at the Elmhurst Library. Drop-in. TUES 1/20| 10:30-11:30am Developmental Playgroup at the Skokie Public Library. Drop-in.
Register Here!
WED 1/21| 11:30am-12:30pm Developmental Playgroup at Barrington Library. Drop-in. WED 1/21| 7:00pm Casual CITY Dad’s Hang Out. Gator’s Wing Shack in Palatine. No need to RSVP. Join the Dads contact list: hello@cityofsupport.org SAT 1/31| 2:30-4:00pm Dad’s Group Family Day at US Training Gymnastics Center in Lake Zurich. About $30 to attend. *RSVP by 12/10 to: hello@cityofsupport.org if you’d like to attend.
2026 SPONSORSHIP INFO THIS YEAR, WE ARE CONSOLIDATING OUR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES INTO ONE SIGN-UP FORM. LOOK AT THE YEARROUND & EVENT-BASED OPTIONS, AND MAKE SELECTIONS BASED ON YOUR PREFERENCES. YOUR VISIBILITY BOTH ONLINE & IN-PERSON WILL INCREASE WITH THE AMOUNT YOU GIVE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SHARING YOUR RESOURCES WITH OUR C.I.T.Y. COMMUNITY.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
In This Newsletter: P 1: UPCOMING EVENTS, WINTER CLASSES, 2026 SPONSORSHIP INFO P 2: GENEROC.I.T.Y. SHOP: RECENT PRESS, PARENT GROUPS, VOLUNTEERING P 3: HELP US BUILD OUR CITY, NEW MERCH, EDUCATIONAL LIAISON P 4: SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT & OPPORTUNITIES 1
JOIN OUR NEW SHOP EMAIL LIST
cityofsupport.org/toy-shop
CHECK OUT THE NEW WINTER 2026 CATALOG
NOW OFFERING SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS ON SATURDAYS AT 11:00 JAN 10: Parents of Children with Sensory Processing Needs JAN 17: Parents of Children with Motor Delays Alr ea in D dy me ece t on mb c er! e
WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS!
JAN 24: Parents of School-Aged Children with Mental Health Concerns JAN 31: Parents of Children with Attention Issues (ADD/ADHD)
CHECK THE CLASS SCHEDULE FOR DETAILS
to learn more about volunteering at the GENEROC.I.T.Y. Shop! HELP WITH SHOP SALES ASSIST WITH CLASSES ORGANIZE DONATIONS
In The News:
What a turnout at the GENEROC.I.T.Y. Shop’s Grand Opening on Dec. 3rd!
We welcomed 175 guests including elected officials, board members, private business owners, CITY parents, & supporters. Our warm welcome to the community was celebrated with TWO front page news stories in the Daily Herald (12/4 and 12/10). Click Here to watch CITY’s Founder speak at the Grand Opening!
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YEAR-END GIVING IS HERE
We hope you’ll consider C.I.T.Y. of Support when making your contributions
HELP US BUILD OUR C.I.T.Y!
CITY’S NEW EDUCATIONAL LIAISON
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization Tax ID: 83-0701805
BECOME A C.I.T.Y. ALLY WELCOME OUR COMMUNITY AT YOUR BUSINESS JOIN OUR PROFESSIONAL ONLINE DIRECTORY SPONSOR EVENTS: GRADUATION CELEBRATION PARENT RETREAT TRIBUTE CONCERT
SUPPORT OUR SHOP
HELP US REACH OUR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT GOALS OF INCREASED VISIBILITY & ACCESSIBILITY SHOP SIGNS ACCESSIBLE DOOR INTERACTIVE PROJECTORS SENSORY-FRIENDLY EQUIPMENT
CLEAR OUR SHELVES
PURCHASE GENTLY-USED, CAREFULLY-CURATED ITEMS GIFT CARDS FOR TEACHERS & THERAPISTS KIDS CAN SHOP FOR THEIR FRIENDS & SIBLINGS PURCHASE ITEMS TO DONATE TO CHILDREN IN THERAPY
VOLUNTEER
HELP WITH SHOP OPERATIONS ASSIST WITH CLASSES & PROGRAMS PROVIDE RESPITE FOR OVERWHELMED FAMILIES DAY, EVENING, WEEKEND SHIFTS 14+ YEARS OLD
CALLIE GILSENAN:
Callie is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in Chicago’s north shore with over 9 years of experience in the field of ABA, providing services to ages ranging from 2 to 22 years old, a variety of diagnoses, and in multiple settings. She currently works with children 2-6 years old to build communication, social, and daily living skills in a supportive, play-based environment. After attending the C.I.T.Y. of Support graduation event in 2021, she immediately fell in love with the mission of the organization. In addition to spreading the word of C.I.T.Y. to anyone who would listen, she attended as many events as she could and created a relationship with the people behind the organization. Callie is passionate in creating opportunities for families through the Educational Liaison position within C.I.T.Y. of Support!
C.I.T.Y. MERCH AND NEW D.I.Y. CARD KITS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE OR AT THE GENEROC.I.T.Y. SHOP! Remember 100% of all proceeds go directly back to our organization. A fun and easy way to support C.I.T.Y!
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“As a premier real estate agent in Des Plaines, I’m here to provide you with all the resources and information you need to buy or sell real estate. I work with buyers and sellers in Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Park Ridge, NW Chicago, and Niles.”
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: SIGN UP FOR AN ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP & RECEIVE BENEFITS YEAR-ROUND Our traditional sponsorship tiers are changing for 2026. Anyone can be a C.I.T.Y. Ally! We are offering a more comprehensive list of year-round and event-based opportunities to better streamline your interests and participation priorities when looking at the year ahead. Please note: plans will not be auto-renewed. You will need to make selections online before 12/31/25 in order to remain in our Professional Directory for 2026. Variety of payment options. You can select to pay in full, divide your pledge across 12 months, or add to your sponsorship throughout the year. With the opening of our new physical location, we are excited to share some NEW opportunities for us to showcase your contribution as a C.I.T.Y. Ally!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROC.I.T.Y!
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