Community Corner
Celebrating Vintage Fashion Raises More Than $37,000 for Links
(Northfield, Ill) Links – North Shore Youth Health Service hosted 170 people at its spring benefit at the Woman’s Club of Wilmette on Saturday, June 15. The supportive crowd celebrated 40 years of Links history and contributed to raising more than $37,000 for the afternoon.
The tables were packed and the conversation was flowing as community members came together to celebrate Links. “We were so honored to have so many people come out to support Links – an organization that has been quietly helping teens and young adults with some of their most intimate questions for 40 years,” said Peggy Orloff of Highland Park, who chaired the event. “It was a fantastic celebration of all the volunteers and staff who have been involved throughout our history!”
State Senator Daniel Biss (9th District), Rep. Elaine Nekritz of Northbrook (57th District), Rep. Laura Fine (17th District) and Rep. Robyn Gabel (18th District) were on hand to present Links with an Illinois House of Representatives Resolution honoring the work of the Northfield-based non-profit. “Walking on Air with Betsy and Sal” radio personalities Betsy Brint and Sally Higginson kept everyone laughing as the emcees.
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In addition, the event included a raffle for an iPad mini, a fashion show with Links volunteers and staff as models, and a live auction, which included dinner for 8 at the chef’s table at bellyQ, as well as dinner for 8 at Food for Thought with nationally acclaimed pastry chef and restaurateur Gale Gand.
The event also included the first showing of a new short film made by Bella and Becca Sita of Northfield in honor of Links’ 40th anniversary. Featuring interviews with Links staff, program participants, community leaders, and physicians, the film describes the history of Links and how it serves young people today. The film is available on the Links website at www.linksyouth.org.
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Links is grateful to sponsors Food for Thought, Nov, and Jordan Joseph Encore and everyone who joined in the celebration!
Links empowers young people to make informed, responsible decisions about their health, well-being, and sexuality. The organization provides reproductive healthcare for teens and young adults up to age 25, health education for students in grades 5-12, and support groups for youth who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.
For more information, contact Links at 847.441.6191 ext 1 or www.linksyouth.org.
