Blue Cap

11/26/2025

For the third year in a row, our friends at Manning’s Island Bar & Grill…

📍 12336 S. Ashland Ave., Calumet Park, IL

generously catered a Thanksgiving lunch for our staff and Life Enrichment Program participants.

Their incredible kindness reminds us that giving is an action verb — a choice to show up and support your community.

As Giving Tuesday approaches, we’re grateful for neighbors like Manning’s who lead with generosity and help make Blue Cap a place where everyone is valued and included. 💙

Thank you for thinking of Blue Cap this holiday season.

We wish a Wonderful Thanksgiving week to all our supporters!

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11/25/2025

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Energy Tip Tuesday — November 25, 2025

Giving Tuesday is just ONE week away!

Today, D’Shawn reminds us to improve insulation in your home and keep your furnace maintained to stay warm and efficient this winter.

Did you know? Your Giving Tuesday support helps keep our Employment Program strong — allowing D’Shawn to begin his second year as a ComEd Energy Ambassador and continue sharing energy-saving tips with our community!

Click the link below to support D’Shawn’s energy efficiency efforts!

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11/21/2025

Thanks to two generous friends of Blue Cap your donation is MATCHED up to $10,000 until 12.2.25!

Click the link below to double your impact for Blue Cap today:

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11/18/2025

Giving Tuesday-December 2, 2025 is just 2 weeks away, and we’re grateful to share something very special:

We already have TWO generous, anonymous donors who are matching all gifts — up to $10,000!

That means every dollar donated from now through December 2nd will be doubled!

Your gift goes twice as far in supporting year-round programs for the people we serve at Blue Cap.

We're so grateful to be part of community that always shows up for others.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

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11/14/2025

🌟 AUTUMN NIGHTS 2025… YOU WERE BEAUTIFUL! 🌟

🍂 Thank You! 🍂

November 7, 2025 was an unforgettable evening!

Our 37th Annual Charity Auction was filled with generosity, joy, and community spirit—and it wouldn’t have been possible without so many dedicated hands and hearts.

🌟 With heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors:
Tri-State Disposal • The Keyser Family • Syensqo • Old National Bank • The Dempster Family • Burnham Nationwide • Enterprise Fleet Management • Metro Recycling • Independence Capital Financial Partners • CNB Bank & Trust • Wintrust Financial
Your support strengthens the programs that so many of our participants rely on every day.

💙 Thank you to our 37th Annual Auction Committee:
Sheryl Germany, Ann Riggle, Linda Smentek, Pat Thies, and Nadine Vitaliano
Your leadership and planning shaped every detail of this year’s event.

💙 And thank you to our volunteer team who helped bring the night together:
Gail & Jason Lucci, Abbie Rose, Corey Marcheski, Donna Muransky, Holly Superczynski, Pam & Gus Boza, Jennifer Thomas, Jessica Warrick, Chris Picman, and Carlos Delgado.

💛 A very special thank you to our volunteers from Eisenhower High School—Eisenhower teacher Amy Stevens and the incredible students of the LEO Club:
Morelia Medina, Rosa Carillo, Mackenzie Rambo, Shaniyah Usher, Jasmine Arellano, Megan Love, Milly Avitia, Jessica Pangan, Itzel Trinidad, Enrique Calderon, Carlos Ortega, and Jacob Solis.

Because of each of you, Autumn Nights 2025 truly came to life and was a great success that directly strengthens the programs and opportunities that empower the people we serve.

We’re so grateful to belong to a community that shows genuine care for its neighbors.

THANK YOU!

11/12/2025

🔋 Energy Tip Tuesday – November 11, 2025
D’Shawn McCallister, Blue Cap’s ComEd Energy Force Ambassador, is shining a light on smart energy choices! 💡☀️

💭 Tip of the Day:
Use solar outdoor lights to brighten walkways and patios without raising your electric bill, and switch to energy-efficient light fixtures indoors to save power year-round.

Small changes can make a big impact — for your wallet and the planet! 🌎💙

11/08/2025

10/30/2025

🍁 Sneak peek!
Our 2155 Broadway building is all decked out for Fall Fest fun! 🎃
The calm before the laughter, games, and autumn treats begin…
Keep an eye out for more Fall Fest activities! 💙

Huge thank you to Principal William Hook and the wonderful students at The Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences for growing and donating 75 pumpkins to brighten our fall season!!! YOU ARE AMAZING!!
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To our incredible Volunteers and Staff- you are appreciated! You truly made this Fall Fest 2025 one for the photo album! Thank you for all you do!

We also want to spotlight The Blue Cap Family & Friends Association for sponsoring all the delicious food & refreshments! We’re so grateful for your dedication to bringing Joy to Blue Cap!


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10/16/2025

💙 Blue Cap at the Behavioral Health Partner Appreciation Event! 💙

Yesterday, Wednesday 10/15/25 Blue Cap was honored to attend the Behavioral Health Partner Appreciation Event hosted by the Cook County Department of Public Health at the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center in Willow Springs.

The day included a mindfulness session with ‘Forest Therapy’ and art using natural objects, a delicious lunch catered by Food First Chicago, and speed networking with fellow community partners dedicated to behavioral health.

We were truly proud to receive Recognition from the Cook County Department of Public Health, for Blue Cap’s long-term partnership and support in promoting health, inclusion, and community well-being across Cook County.

Thank you to Cook County Health for including us in this wonderful day of appreciation and connection! 💚🌿

10/14/2025

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
🍂 Energy Tip Tuesday with D’Shawn McCallister! 🍂

The weather’s changing, and D’Shawn’s got two quick tips to help you stay warm and save energy this fall:

1.🌞 Let the sunshine in!
Open curtains and blinds during the day to let in natural heat from the sun. It’s a free way to warm your space before those cooler evenings roll in.

2. 🪟 Cover drafty windows
Keep the cold air out and cozy air in by sealing or covering drafty windows. Plastic film, weather stripping, or insulated curtains can make a big difference!

Thanks to the ComEd Energy Force Program, ambassadors like D’Shawn continue empowering communities to live efficiently—one tip at a time!💡💙

10/09/2025

Thank you Tri-State Disposal!