What Rain Man didn’t do for Autism Awareness
Think back to your first introduction to Autism. Mine was Rain Man. "Autism," not "Autism Spectrum Disorder," was a word used a few times in the script to explain an [...]
Goldie B. Floberg CEO to Present ICPN Conference Keynote
Goldie B. Floberg Center CEO John Pingo, Ph.D. BCBA-D, will present the keynote address at the Illinois Crisis Prevention Network (ICPN) Annual Conference March 20 and 21, 2018. John Pingo, [...]
The What and Why of #GivingTuesday
The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is #GivingTuesday. Even though it launched in 2012, a lot of us are still asking, "What is #GivingTuesday?" This first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber [...]
Mother Christmas needs your help
Mother Christmas is asking for your help again this year to help provide wonderful gifts for the people served by Goldie B. Floberg Center. Beginning Wednesday, November 1, Mother Christmas [...]
Dignity Newsletter: Thanks…and thanks again…
It’s only October and we have so much for which to be grateful. I hesitated to theme this newsletter around gratitude, knowing that the holiday season, a season in which we celebrate giving thanks, is just around the corner; and we’ll likely be saying “thank you” again.
Volunteer Spotlight: Erin G.
During her lifetime, Erin’s mom became a hair donor to Wigs for Kids, whose mission is Helping Children Look Themselves and Live Their Lives. After her mom’s passing, Erin chose to carry on support of this worthy cause.
Special Olympics 2017
Goldie B. Floberg Center has been helping people with disabilities access the Special Olympics for 39 years. The physical, emotional, and developmental benefits of these experiences help to bring us closer to achieving our mission.
First Annual Donor Appreciation Dinner
Take a bountiful 2016 LEEP garden harvest, add a side of the creative generosity of one donor, and the result is the inspiration for the First Annual Farm-to-Table Donor Appreciation Dinner.
The calm after the storm—now we can really get to work
Following a two-year cycle of posturing, votes, votoes, more votes and more vetoes, the State of Illinois has a budget. As a state, we have a lot of work to be done before our finances will be considered sound. Despite the negatives and controversy that surround this budget, and possible cuts from a federal level, this budget brings us bright skies—optimism and relief.
Action needed: Contact your Rep in support of DSPs and individuals with developmental disabilities
Please click on the link below TODAY and send an electronic letter to your local House Representative urging her or him to vote to override the Governor’s budget veto. This is it folks! The budget not only avoids cuts for our services but also includes a raise for DSPs. PLEASE go the link now and let’s push this budget across the finish line. The link will identify your House representative for you and already has the letter written. Super easy!