Ray Graham Association

11/11/2025

Wow! Thank you to every single person who attended, volunteered, or bought a raffle ticket for the Butterfly Ball. Because of YOU, we raised an incredible $292,290!

Thank you for partnering with RGA to ensure that people with disabilities have the support they need today, tomorrow, and for the next 75 years!

11/11/2025

10/27/2025

Please take two minutes today to file a witness slip in SUPPORT of HJR44 to protect vital funding for disability services in our state.

🚨 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐇𝐉𝐑𝟒𝟒! 🚨
HJR44 helps protect funding for disability services in Illinois.

🗓️ Hearings:
• Tue, Oct 28 – 4 PM
• Wed, Oct 29 – 9 AM
(Appropriations: Health & Human Services)

✅ Fill out a witness slip to show your support! Click here: https://qr.link/uoPWqT
Choose PROPONENT and Record of Appearance Only.

Let lawmakers know you stand with the disability community!

10/22/2025

🍷 Final call for "𝘼 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙑𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚" The deadline to RSVP for the RGA Butterfly Ball is THIS FRIDAY, October 24! Secure your tickets today at RGAButterflyBall.org.

We are so excited to celebrate 75 years of disability support with you. So, don't miss this unforgettable evening of fine food and wine, inspiring stories, and celebration.

We hope to see you there!

10/21/2025

🩵💎🩵 Win a $13,100 Tiffany & Co. Bangle in Yellow and White Gold with Half Pavé Diamonds! and try your luck at https://tinyurl.com/53j6cuxr.

We're raffling this stunning, unisex 1.03-carat diamond Lock Bangle—a true collector's item! Best of all, you don't need to be present at the Butterfly Ball to win!

A huge thank you to Tiffany & Co. for generously donating our most valuable piece yet. That means every single dollar from your ticket purchase goes directly to our mission!

🩵 1 ticket: $100
🩵 3 tickets: $250
🩵 7 tickets: $500
🩵 15 tickets: $1,000

10/14/2025

We're celebrating our 2025 Appreciation & Achievement Award winners—the incredible partners, advocates, and friends who choose to empower people with disabilities through RGA!

🏆 Buck Services Inc.: For being a true partner we can always rely on, jumping in to help with projects, site beautification, and events on short notice. You've shown us what a true community partnership looks like!

🏆 Hounds Town USA (Nicole Zaretsky & Jim O’Boye): For their commitment to inclusive employment and creating supportive opportunities for the people we serve.

🏆 College of DuPage Human Services Department (Jason Florin, Julie Trytek, Andrea Polites): For their long-standing partnership, from advocacy to creating a vital pipeline for the next generation of talented RGA team members!

🏆 Lisle Park District (Adriane Mendez): For thoughtfully creating a customized job that helped a hard worker overcome her fears, build confidence, and truly thrive. A beautiful example of investing in people!

🏆 Jim Pacanowski (Burr Ridge Park District): For over 20 years of leadership and advocacy on the Gateway Special Recreation Association Board, championing inclusion and ensuring people with disabilities are always represented.

🏆 Daniel Riemenschneider (Good Works Results): For being a true champion in his community, from organizing block parties for the men we support who are his neighbors, to offering his professional expertise to develop RGA's leaders.

🏆 Pro Electric, Inc. (Robert Carlson): For their incredible loyalty and partnership in helping us meet our mission.

A huge congratulations and thank you to all our honorees! A mission is powerful, but it truly comes to life through the people who champion it!

09/25/2025

🏆 By supporting the Monarch Walk, you didn't just meet our goal. You smashed it with a whopping $118,055!

Our mission to empower people with disabilities to reach, grow, and achieve is stronger than ever because of you. A huge thank you to every donor, fundraiser, sponsor, volunteer, and attendee who made Sunday such a special and successful day.

It's not too late to be part of this incredible success! You can still donate at TheMonarchWalk.org.

We'd love to see your photos! Share your favorite memory from the day in the comments below! 👇

09/18/2025

The LaGrange Highlands Women's Club members and their families are true "boots on the ground" partners. They are so appreciated as we get ready for the Monarch Walk & Fall Fest on Sunday. Thank you!

09/18/2025

We are SOOOOO close! Thanks to you, we're over 90% to our $100,000 goal! Can you help us cross the finish line before the Monarch Walk & Fall Fest this Sunday?

🍎 $35 helps jobseekers with disabilities discover their CORE strengths and find a fulfilling career.
🔥 $50 IGNITES joy and self-expression through therapeutic riding, recreation, and sports.
🌻 $100 provides a safe, nurturing home where independence can BLOSSOM.
💡 $250 EMPOWERS people with the skills to set and achieve their goals.
🍒 $500 CULTIVATES strong families by equipping caregivers with essential tools and resources.
🥦 $1,000 NOURISHES minds by equipping people with behavioral health skills to succeed.

Every gift, no matter the size, helps us reach our $100,000 goal and empowers people with disabilities to reach, grow, and achieve.

Support Ray Graham Association's Monarch Walk 2025! Empower people with disabilities, provide community-based homes, and create life-changing opportunities through our fun, fall fundraiser.

09/17/2025

With just 4 DAYS away from the Monarch Walk & Fall Fest, we are so close to our $100,000 goal to support programs that empower people with disabilities to reach, grow, and achieve.

Your last-minute donation can help push us over the finish line! Donate today at TheMonarchWalk.org!

Support Ray Graham Association's Monarch Walk 2025! Empower people with disabilities, provide community-based homes, and create life-changing opportunities through our fun, fall fundraiser.

09/17/2025

A huge thank you to the Union Pacific Railroad Foundation for their incredible partnership and sponsorship of our Rail Safety Program! Seeing their support making a real difference for people with disabilities is the perfect way to mark Union Pacific’s !