SLSF We exist to support children and adults with disabilities through philanthropy for Northwest Special Recreation Association

Special Leisure Services Foundation
(SLSF), a 501 (c) (3) non-profit
foundation, is the fundraising
arm of Northwest Special Recreation
Association. NWSRA is a partnership
of seventeen park districts in the
northwest suburban corridor of
Chicago providing year-round
recreational services to children
and adults with disabilities. Current participation levels exceed
18,000 registrations per year. Through participation in NWSRA
activities, individuals with disabilities
are more productive members
of their community, realizing greater
independence, self esteem and self
worth.

Unable to attend the gala but want to contribute? Bid on silent auction items or participate in the impact auction!Pleas...
11/07/2025

Unable to attend the gala but want to contribute? Bid on silent auction items or participate in the impact auction!
Please visit: secure.qgiv.com/event/celebrateabilitygala2025/items/
You can join in with code: SilentAuctionBidder

Check out our Silent Auction items for the 32nd Anniversary Celebrate Ability Gala! All proceeds benefit individuals wit...
11/07/2025

Check out our Silent Auction items for the 32nd Anniversary Celebrate Ability Gala! All proceeds benefit individuals with disabilities who participate in NWSRA programs. The auction is now open and will close at 9 pm today!

Please use code: SilentAuctionBidder

Visit: secure.qgiv.com/event/celebrateabilitygala2025/items/

11/06/2025

A huge thank you to Inspire Through Flowers for bringing blooms and smiles to the NWSRA team today! Your thoughtful gesture made our day brighter. πŸ’

A big thank you to Fred & Ellen Ausnehmer and The Ritter Family for sponsoring the Celebrate Ability Gala on November 7,...
11/05/2025

A big thank you to Fred & Ellen Ausnehmer and The Ritter Family for sponsoring the Celebrate Ability Gala on November 7, 2025. We are so glad to have your support.

Learn More: slsf.me/celebrateabilitygala

Thank you to these amazing raffle prize donors for supporting the Celebrate Ability Gala!Jim IdsteinThe Joffrey Ballet J...
11/04/2025

Thank you to these amazing raffle prize donors for supporting the Celebrate Ability Gala!

Jim Idstein
The Joffrey Ballet
Julie Kaplan Photography
Just Bee
Just4Funzo
Kohl Children's Museum
La Cocinita Restaurant & Food Truck Evanston
Lake Geneva Cruise Line
Lake of the Torches Resort Casino
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants

Thank you to these amazing raffle prize donors for supporting the Celebrate Ability Gala!Graeter's  Ice Cream GSC Makers...
11/04/2025

Thank you to these amazing raffle prize donors for supporting the Celebrate Ability Gala!

Graeter's Ice Cream
GSC Makers
Hail Hail Auctions
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Deer Park
Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva
Ho-Chunk Gaming
Hoffman Academy
The Home Depot
Hyatt Regency Schaumburg Chicago
Inspired Edge Coaching
Interiors4u

A big thank you to Mr. & Mrs. Solomon N Okoli for sponsoring the Celebrate Ability Gala on November 7, 2025. We are so g...
11/01/2025

A big thank you to Mr. & Mrs. Solomon N Okoli for sponsoring the Celebrate Ability Gala on November 7, 2025. We are so glad to have your support.

We are so excited to host this event to fundraise for children and adults with disabilities who participate in NWSRA programs.
Learn More: slsf.me/celebrateabilitygala

A big thank you to Buck Services Inc.  for sponsoring the Celebrate Ability Gala on November 7, 2025. We are so glad to ...
10/31/2025

A big thank you to Buck Services Inc. for sponsoring the Celebrate Ability Gala on November 7, 2025. We are so glad to have your support.

We are so excited to host this event to fundraise for children and adults with disabilities who participate in NWSRA programs.
Learn More: slsf.me/celebrateabilitygala

Thank you to these amazing raffle prize donors for supporting the Celebrate Ability Gala!Celebration Belle Chicago Bagel...
10/30/2025

Thank you to these amazing raffle prize donors for supporting the Celebrate Ability Gala!

Celebration Belle
Chicago Bagel & Bialy ll
Chicago Bo***ir Photography
Chicago Fire FC II
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Classic Cinemas
ClimbZone Chicago
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant

Thank you to these amazing raffle prize donors for supporting the Celebrate Ability Gala! AIR - Aerial FitnessAl CrookAl...
10/30/2025

Thank you to these amazing raffle prize donors for supporting the Celebrate Ability Gala!

AIR - Aerial Fitness
Al Crook
All About Word Art
Allele Tax Advisory
Anne Kiwala
Bally's Evansville
BCU
Beat The Bomb
BLACK BAND Distillery
Brooklyn Boulders
Calligraphy Art
Cathy Rateike

Check out our Silent Auction items for the 32nd Anniversary Celebrate Ability Gala! This year will include this Marcus F...
10/30/2025

Check out our Silent Auction items for the 32nd Anniversary Celebrate Ability Gala! This year will include this Marcus Freeman autographed Notre Dame football, and much more! All proceeds benefit individuals with disabilities who participate in NWSRA programs. The auction will be up on November 4th for viewing and bidding will start on Nov. 7 at 10 a.m.

To learn more, visit: secure.qgiv.com/event/celebrateabilitygala2025/items/

We are honored to welcome the Ritter Family as our special guests at the Celebrate Ability Gala on Friday, November 7th!...
10/30/2025

We are honored to welcome the Ritter Family as our special guests at the Celebrate Ability Gala on Friday, November 7th!
Join us for an inspiring evening as they share how NWSRA has positively impacted their son’s life β€” and how together, we can continue creating opportunities and building brighter futures for generations to come. πŸ’™

Learn more here: slsf.me/gala

Address

3000 W. Central Road , Suite 205
Rolling Meadows, IL
60008

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+18473922848

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