Dear Friends & Family,

I am participating in - and volunteering at - a fundraising event on September 18th called Step it Up. I will be walking one mile with my client, Anne, to raise money for Clearbrook. Anne is an adult who has an intellectual/developmental disability.

For those of you who are not familiar with Clearbrook, please read the description below of the services and support they provide to children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

I understand that money is tight for a lot of people, but please know that no donation is too small.  But please do not feel obligated to donate.

Clearbrook is home to over 8,000 children and adults impacted by intellectual/developmental disabilities. Clearbrook supports them—and their families—by providing support across the lifespan, helping them to live their fullest lives possible. 

Clearbrook provides personalized care for children, community day, employment, residential, and clinical services at more than 60 locations in 160 communities throughout the Chicagoland area. They are the largest provider of home-based services in the state. 

Their deep expertise that spans six decades—allowing the organization to care for an array of unique needs. 

Clearbrook proudly reports that 92 percent of every dollar raised goes directly into programs and services.

Please help me and Anne raise money for such a great cause like Clearbrook!  No donation is too small.

Kind regards,

Karen Mertins