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Response to COVID-19

OMNI is committed to providing counseling and supportive services, especially in times of challenge. In response to recommendations for social distancing by the CDC and Illinois Department of Public Health, effective Wednesday, March 18th OMNI’s counseling services will be delivered remotely via phone or computer. Counselors will connect with all clients to help them through this new way of receiving services.

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Art…For Good!

Redecorating? Your beloved art no longer fits your home? Looking for a new piece of art? Then please DONATE to “Art…FOR GOOD!” All proceeds will benefit OMNI Youth Services.

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2018 LightSource Unlimited Golf Classic another Success!

Thank you to our sponsors, donors and golfers for joining us at the 28th Annual LightSource Unlimited Golf  Golf Classic on Monday June 11th at Royal Melbourne Country Club. Thanks to their generosity, together we raised nearly $80,000 to support summer programs and services helping some of our community’s most vulnerable kids.

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45th Anniversary Celebration

Over 150 new and longtime friends joined us to celebrate OMNI’s impact over the past 45 years and look to the future as we prepare to continue helping kids and families in the next 45 years. Guests enjoyed games, food, libations, dancing and inspiring messages from OMNI’s leadership and former clients. Special thanks to event Chairs Diana Ferrara and Cheryl Hofmann who provided outstanding leadership and helped the event raise over $55,000! These funds will help OMNI as we move forward and expand our services with our new facility in Wheeling.

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OMNI’s Day at the Races

OMNI Board of Directors, Board of Ambassadors, and guests enjoyed a beautiful day at Arlington Park Racetrack on Derby Day! Thanks to sponsors and longtime Board of Ambassadors Cheryl and John Hofmann, this event helped raise funds as well as allow donors and friends to make stronger connections to each other and OMNI.

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2017 LightSource Unlimited OMNI Golf Classic

On June 12, 2017, over 130 golfers, sponsors, Chicago Bear Legends and volunteers enjoyed a steamy day of golf, food, fun and fundraising! The event raised over $130,000 and will help kids and families overcome challenges and reach success. Special thanks to Doug Hugdahl, CEO of our title sponsor LightSource Unlimited, for his leadership and support!

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2015 LightSource Unlimited Golf Classic

Thank you to all of our sponsors and supporters of the 25th Annual LightSource Unlimited Golf Classic held on June 8th, 2015! The event raised more money than EVER before in its history, raising nearly $90,000 to send nearly 180 kids to OMNI camps and experiential activities over the next year.

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2013 Long Grove Heritage Run & Walk

Team OMNI was bigger than ever on September 7, 2013 with over 90 participants. 15 Team OMNI runners even placed in their age groups! Way to go Team OMNI and thank you to all of our runners and walkers and the Long Grove Rotary for organizing the event!

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Allstate and OMNI Youth Services Celebrate Nearly 30 Years of Partnership

Public-private partnerships can transform communities and change lives. The partnership between The Allstate Foundation and OMNI Youth Services is an example of how two organizations can come together to deliver sustainable change. For nearly 30 years Allstate has supported OMNI’s mission of partnering with parents and the community to develop responsible youth and strengthen families.

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OMNI wins National Award as a Healthy Place to Work

OMNI Youth Services Wins National Award for Being a Healthy Place to Work! Last October, the Illinois Psychological Association (IPA) named OMNI as the recipient of the 2006 Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award (PHWA) for the state of Illinois. The PHWA is designed to recognize organizations that make a commitment to programs and policies fostering employee health and well-being while enhancing organizational performance and productivity.

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