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6 FEATURES 6 Tracy Marie Bradley: Head of Education and Philanthropy for the Bradley Investment Center
DEPARTMENTS 4 Art/Life/Culture Annual Pumpkin Patching benefiting ESCCA with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate. 9 Wellness Healthy Oral Habits for Your Kids with Stephens Dentistry 11 Community Six Ways to Help Someone in An Abusive Relationship with Sandy Williams, Domestic Violence Residential and Community Services Director at the YWCA
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ust in time for autumn, the Evanston branch of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate will be holding their 26th annual Pumpkin Patch event benefiting the Evanston School Children’s Clothing Association (“ESCCA”). The event will be held at Independence Park located at 2101 Central Street on Saturday, October 14 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Last year, over $3000 in proceeds were raised which aided ESCCA in their mission to provide a full wardrobe of clothing and shoes for nearly 700 young students who attend District 65 schools. Students in need of warm, winter clothing and shoes receive assistance from ESCCA discreetly with them and their families’ dignity and privacy in mind. Of course, the continued success of the event would not be possible without Coldwell Banker, who generously donates roughly 700 pumpkins each year. Volunteers, who consist of Coldwell Banker brokers, ESCCA board members and Willard Elementary School parents, arrive bright and early at 7:00 a.m. to set up and unload pumpkins. Festive activities such as face painting and craft projects are offered for younger patrons. If you are unable to attend the event but still wish to contribute, you can drop off gently used jackets and snow pants at any District 65 school or at the ESCCA bin located behind the District 65 administration building at 1500 McDaniel Ave. Monetary donations are always appreciated. Please visit info@escca.org for more information.
2017-2018 OFFICERS Co-Presidents: Kristin O’Connor & Kristy Brown 1st Vice President: Tracy Gallun, School Chair/Organization Liaison 2nd Vice President: Enid Shapiro, Facility Manager 3rd Vice President: Diane Wright, Recipient Scheduling Treasurer: Susan Powell Recording/Corresponding Secretaries: Julie Doyle & Gini Ohlson BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Tanya Brown: Member at Large Sabrina Clark: Fundraising Madeleine Cusick: Facilities Assistant Ellen Durston: Grants Emily Erickson: Member at Large Nicole Fisher: Recipient Scheduling Allison Gordon: Coats and Jeans Purchasing Callie Hill: School Chair/Organization Liaison Laura Hohnhold: Recipient Scheduling Diane Kastman: Coats and Jeans Purchasing Joanna Kramer: Volunteers Dorene Lynch: Funds Controller Sally Lynch: Shoe Buyer Linnea Mead: Supervisor & Asst. Supervisor Reminders Kristin O’Connor: Digital Communications Susan Roche: Publicity Kelly Siddiqui: Friday Sorts Debbie Singer: Fundraising Pat Ulmer: Facilities Assistant
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ABOUT EVANSTON SCHOOL CHILDREN’S CLOTHING ASSOCIATION For over 86 years, The Evanston School Children’s Clothing Association has served our community with the motto: “No Evanston child should miss a single day of school for need of warm, sturdy clothing.” In 1930, Evanston school superintendent James Skiles asked school physician Mary Baird to investigate why large numbers of children in the city were absent from school. After conferring with the visiting nurse and truancy officer, Baird concluded that children were missing school because of a lack of clothing, especially shoes. With these findings, local parent-teacher associations enlisted support and in 1931 founded the Evanston School Children’s Aid Society to help clothe Evanston’s children in need. Eighty-one years, two name changes and five location changes later, ESCCA is still providing children with clothing for school. Over the years we have had our headquarters for sorting and distributing clothing at various Evanston elementary schools, as well as in the coachhouse of the old District 65 property on Asbury. Since 2002, we are thrilled to operate our beautiful clothing center from the new District headquarters at 1500 McDaniel in Evanston. To date, we have clothed over 50,000 children with the help of countless volunteers and contributors. Through the generations ESCCA has evolved, while our mission and support has remained steadfast. We invite and encourage you to help us in any way you can.
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TRACY BRADLEY: HEAD OF EDUCATION AND PHILANTHROPY FOR EVANSTON’S BRADLEY INVESTMENT CENTER BY KASIMU GODFREY
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ou may not know Tracy Marie Bradley, however, dozens of nonprofits and organizations in Evanston do! As Head of Education and Philanthropy for Evanston’s Bradley Investment Center, Tracy (along with husband Dale and sons Alex and Connor) has identified, vetted and contributed to well over 50 community charities and organizations in the past several years. Tracy has also instilled in her sons this spirit of volunteerism which is why the family can be found at numerous community events. Bradley received her Master’s degree in Education from DePaul University and early in her career taught disadvantaged children in the Chicago Public School system. It was from this beginning that she developed her passion for children, especially the less fortunate.
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Tracy’s other passion came later in life as she began volunteering at various animal shelters. Her love of animals and their welfare continues to grow, as do her donations of time and yes, much needed money. Of course her favorite animals are her pug, Owen, and puggle, Maggie [pictured left]. “I love my dogs as much as the rest of my family, and boy, do they love me back!” Bradley said. Although the Bradleys have been a presence in Evanston for almost 30 years, it will be two more years before they will finally live here. The youngest son, Connor, almost gave the ‘go ahead’ to make the move to Evanston this summer, but in the end decided he wanted to graduate in 2019 with his classmates at Warren Township in Gurnee. Oldest son Alec is off to Madison to pursue a degree in finance at the University of Wisconsin. His plan is then to work alongside his parents as a financial advisor while attaining his Master’s degree from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.
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Healthy Oral Habits for Your Kids with Stephens Dentistry
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veryday someone will come into our office and ask a question about their kid’s oral health. When should their first trip to the dentist be? Can they use fluoride toothpaste? Should I still be brushing their teeth? These are all great questions and can have varied answers depending on your child’s individual situation.
Developing healthy habits can be a long process, but when done early will have the best result for long term health. During a child’s first six months they are usually toothless, so cleaning can be done by rubbing their gums with a damp washcloth or piece of gauze. After their teeth begin erupting, you can instill the importance of good oral health by brushing their teeth twice a day. This can be done with just a wet toothbrush or with a non-fluoridated kid’s toothpaste. At around 3 years old, or when a child can effectively spit the leftover paste out, you can begin using toothpaste with fluoride to help prevent cavities. At the beginning, just a ‘smear’ of toothpaste is sufficient and as the child gets older you can start using a pea-sized amount. In terms of timing for a child’s dentist appointment – the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends getting the first one scheduled around their first birthday. After that, six month recall appointments are recommended to make sure no cavities are forming and that teeth are erupting as they should be. Although children are going to lose them, baby teeth are important for providing a pathway for adult teeth to erupt into. Parents can also bring children with them to their own dental cleanings – having the child watch or even lie in your lap during a cleaning can build a sense of comfort with the dental office. Here at Stephens’ Dentistry we love seeing young patients and educating them on how to have a healthy mouth. Especially with pediatric dentistry, prevention is the most important tactic for the least invasive and expensive route to treating teeth. We work with a great network of pediatric dentists and orthodontists to ensure that all of our tiny patients receive the very best care. If you have any questions about your child’s oral health please feel free to ask at your next appointment. The AAPD provides this “Mouth Monsters” website filled with educational games and videos to educate parents and entertain children: mouthmonsters.mychildrensteeth.org.
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Research shows that at least 60 percent of us know a victim of domestic abuse. But what can we do to help? Sandy Williams, Domestic Violence Residential and Community Services Director at YWCA Evanston/North Shore, offered these suggestions
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SIX WAYS TO HELP SOMEONE IN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP
1 Listen.
If someone is confiding in you, resist the urge to have all the answers. Validate your friend’s feelings. Don’t judge. She may already be feeling shame and embarrassment.
2 Be careful about the words you use.
If you are approaching someone because you suspect abuse, you might say, “I’ve noticed you’ve been injured recently” or “I’m concerned about you.” Do not speak negatively about the abuser.
3 Focus on the victim, not the abuser.
Help the victim reflect on the power and control she has and reinforce that the abuse is not her fault. Don’t tell the victim she has to leave the relationship immediately. “What we know about domestic violence is that the person may still love the abuser,” said Williams. “In addition, leaving can be one of the most dangerous times for the victim.”
4 Recognize that every domestic violence situation is unique. Your friend’s situation may be different from others you have known, including your own. “It’s important to recognize that each person is an expert in her own experience,” said Williams. “It’s also important to recognize that everyone has her own timetable to take back her power and control and make her own decisions.”
5 Gather resources and talk about safety planning.
If your friend recognizes that she’s in an abusive situation (and this can take time), you can help her develop a plan. “Gather resources first, then give the person the information if she’s ready,” said Williams. YWCA Evanston/North Shore is a good place to start. It offers a 24-hour crisis line: 877-718-1868.
6 Remember that solutions take time. It can be frustrating, but you don’t want to be another person attempting to exert power and control over the victim. She needs to find it within herself. According to Williams, it can take seven to thirteen attempts at leaving before it really takes hold. To learn more, visit www.ywca.org/evanston.
YWCA Evanston/North Shore, one of the only providers of comprehensive domestic violence services in north suburban Cook County, is one of hundreds of providers nationwide to participate in the Allstate Purple Purse Challenge, an all-out effort during the month of October to raise awareness about domestic violence and funds for services. You can help YWCA Evanston/North Shore win the challenge, and receive an additional $100,000 grant from Allstate Foundation, with your donation to the cause. Make your donation today at www.bit.ly/YWPurplePurse2017. To learn more about YWCA Evanston/North Shore, visit www.ywca.org/evanston
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