KidsMatter

May the luck of the Irish be with you ?? ?? Don't forget to join us on Saturday, March 15, 2025, for the Sunrise Rotary Club of Naperville St. Paddys Day 5K and help empower youth in our community! This year, KidsMatter is proud to be one of the event beneficiaries, alongside other amazing organizations Naperville YMCA (Fry Family Y) and Grow Wellness Foundation. ??♀? Your participation directly supports our KidsMatter Teen Philanthropy Initiative, a program that offers students a way to engage in charitable giving, fundraising, and service projects in our community. We are so thankful to the Naperville Sunrise Rotary for their support! Let’s make this an unforgettable day of fitness, community, and purpose. Register today at www.stpaddysday5k.org and support the mission of KidsMatter! #StPatricksDay #5k #Naperville #SunriseRotary #KidsMatter #NapervilleEvents

We were proud to support this year’s Mental Health Symposium, hosted by Indian Prairie School District 204 in collaboration with five neighboring districts at Metea Valley High School! It was great to hear Dr. Doug Bolton, author of the book Untethered, as the keynote speaker. Shoutout to KidsMatter Board President, Ryan Lauterwasser from Endeavor Health Linden Oaks Hospital, for presenting "Teen Mental Health: Supporting Your Friends and Yourself" at the symposium! A huge thank you to Indian Prairie District 204, Naperville Community Unit School District 203, Community Unit School District 308, Community Unit School District 200, West Aurora School District 129, and East Aurora School District 131 for coming together to support youth mental health! #MentalHealthSymposium #MentalHealth #Naperville #KidsMatter

Happy International Women’s Day! ?? Join me today in celebrating the incredible women of the KidsMatter team who work tirelessly to empower youth, strengthen families, and build a resilient community. Their dedication, passion, and leadership inspire us every day. Join me in thanking these amazing women for the difference they make! - Love, Nina Menis, CEO & Executive Director, KidsMatter. A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent fabulous photo shoot, shot by Emily Cummings Photography! #InternationalWomensDay #KidsMatter #EmpoweringYouth #Naperville

We are so excited to be supporting this year's upcoming Mental Health Symposium, presented by Indian Prairie School District 204, in collaboration with five neighboring school districts. We hope you will join us this Saturday at Metea Valley High School on March 8th from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. Don't miss this invaluable opportunity! Register now and secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gcuXzUqX. We look forward to seeing you there! The Keynote Address will be presented by Doug Bolton on "Navigating a Culture of High Achievement." Teenagers are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress and, as a result, many are struggling to cope effectively. This presentation will provide participants with new ways to understand regulation and provide strategies for managing our most stressful moments. We look forward to seeing Naperville Community Unit School District 203, Community Unit School District 308, Community Unit School District 200, West Aurora School District 129, and East Aurora School District 131 as well! #MentalHealthMatters #DigitalWellbeing #HighAchievement #KidsMatter #MentalHealthSymposium #DougBolton

Help us continue to Make Kindness Count every day! ?? This February and March, The Collaborative Youth Team of Illinois invites you to build belonging and community through kindness. Help us collect 1,000 experiences by submitting kindness stories starring YOU! Kindness begins with an action; how did you show kindness? How did your kindness positively impact another person? And don't worry; you have our permission to brag on yourself. ?? Ready to submit your kindness story? Click the link to access the form: https://bit.ly/3Wz8nWm A special shoutout to Angelic Kindness, Captivating Signs, and the City of Naperville for their support in Making Kindness Count! #KidsMatter #KindnessCounts #RandomActsOfKindness #MakeKindnessCount #SpreadLove

Waubonsie Valley High School Principal (former KidsMatter board member and current advisory board member), Jason Stipp, has been named Outstanding Administrator of the Year by the Illinois PTA! His dedication to student well-being, leadership, and excellence in education continues to inspire our community. In honor of his achievement, Aurora has even proclaimed November 7 (his birthday) as Jason Stipp Day! Thank you, Jason, for your unwavering commitment to students and families, and for making a lasting impact in our community. Read more about this well-deserved recognition: https://lnkd.in/gAsJBRfq #KidsMatter #OutstandingAdministrator #IndianPrairieDistrict204 #District204 #WaubonsieValleyHighSchool #JasonStipp

Check out the latest student scholarship opportunities from our longtime KidsMatter partners, The Rotary Club of Naperville and the Naperville Woman's Club! Opportunity #1: The Rotary Club of Naperville is seeking service-minded high school seniors and community college students who live by the motto "Service Above Self." Scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000! ?? Deadline: March 9, 2025 ?? Winners announced at the annual celebration on May 8, 2025. ?? Learn More & Apply: https://lnkd.in/gZvef57Q Opportunity #2: The Naperville Woman's Club, as part of GFWC Illinois, is excited to share that GFWC IL is offering scholarships for students at all stages of their education! Whether you’re a high school senior, a current college student, or an adult looking to further your education, these scholarships can help support your academic journey. Don’t miss this opportunity! Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gFTHfGFq #ScholarshipOpportunity #GFWCIllinois #NapervilleWomansClub #EducationMatters

The Sunrise Rotary Club of Naperville St. Paddys Day 5K will be here before you know it! We hope to see you shamrockin' with us on Saturday, March 15 where we will be running/walking to help empower youth in our community. This year, KidsMatter is proud to be one of the event beneficiaries, alongside other amazing organizations Naperville Ymca (Fry Family Y) and Grow Wellness Foundation. ??♀??? Your participation directly supports our Teen Philanthropy Initiative, a program that offers students a way to engage in charitable giving, fundraising, and service projects in our community. We are so thankful to the Naperville Sunrise Rotary for their support! Let’s make this an unforgettable day of fitness, community, and purpose. Register today at www.stpaddysday5k.org and support the mission of KidsMatter! #StPatricksDay #5k #Naperville #SunriseRotary #KidsMatter #NapervilleEvents

Join us for a delicious way to give back and support KidsMatter's Teen Philanthropy Initiative (TPI)! Show a print or digital copy of the TPI Chipotle flyer, or order online using the code WGKM9RX, and a portion of your purchase will help fund TPI youth-led grants, volunteer efforts, and fundraising initiatives that make a difference in our community! ?? Saturday, March 1, 2025 ? 5:00 – 9:00 PM ?? Chipotle – 22 E. Chicago Ave, Naperville, IL We hope to see you there! #chipotle #naperville #fundraiser #teenphilanthropyinitiative #TPI #kidsmatter

This weekend is the KidsMatter’s High School Board event, Empower Yourself from the Inside Out! Join us for an unforgettable night of fun and service THIS Sunday, February 23rd, from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM at the DuPage Children's Museum! This event is FREE and open to ALL teens—a night to connect, create, and give back. A huge thank you to the Teen Philanthropy Initiative for supporting this incredible evening. Don’t miss out on this empowering experience—grab your friends and join us! Register today: https://bit.ly/4hXr8ew #EmpowerYourself #highschoolboard #kidsmatter #napervilleil #positivity @kidsmatter_seniorhighboard.