At PAASSS, we believe that strong communities build brighter futures for their children. That’s why we are overjoyed to share that we’ve been awarded $78,000 from Birth to Five Illinois and $5,718 from the Community Foundation of Grundy County to help us launch some incredible projects for the families in Grundy and Kendall Counties!
Thanks to this generous support, we’re bringing the following initiatives to life for Region 24:
- Implementation and Maintenance of IRIS: This will strengthen how we connect families with the resources and services they need.
- Kids of Region 24 Book: A special children’s book celebrating the unique landmarks and treasures of our local towns.
- Region 24 Roadmap: A simple and helpful postcard that outlines developmental milestones for children ages birth to five and points families to key services available in our area.
- Bilingual Summer Activity Calendar: A fun and practical resource for families packed with ideas for local summer activities.
- Annual Report: Sharing updates and stories from our community to highlight the impact we’re making together.
We want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to Chris Mehochko, Meghan Martin, and the Grundy/Kendall Regional Office of Education team for their continued support and belief in our mission. Their help as our fiscal sponsor has been key to making these projects possible.
To our friends and neighbors across Region 24: thank you for being part of this journey with us. Your support, collaboration, and shared commitment to our children are what make this community so special. Together, we can make 2025 a year to remember—a year where we build stronger connections and brighter futures for all families.
For more information about PAASSS or how we’re working to support our local families, feel free to visit our website or reach out directly. From all of us at PAASSS, we wish you a Happy New Year and can’t wait to work alongside you to make our region even stronger!