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Guardian Angel Community Services (GACS) is proud to announce our 13th Annual Gala & Fundraiser:
Angelica: Dancing With Our Local Stars, to be held on Saturday, April 6th, 2019 at Bobak’s Signature
Events (Woodridge, IL). GACS is proud to be the oldest non-profit in Will County, and with your
continued support, we celebrate more than 121 years of service to the Chicagoland area this year. Our
programs reached more than 63,000 people in our community; 10,364 through direct services via our 7
programs outlined below and 53,170 through community outreach, prevention education, trainings and
presentations.
Your contribution goes a long way in supporting GACS’ 7 unique programs that offer an array of services
to those in the most dire and catastrophic of circumstances, right here in our community:
• GROUNDWORK: Comprehensive services for individuals impacted by domestic violence
• SUZY’S CARING PLACE: Transitional housing & support services for survivors of domestic violence
• SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICE CENTER: Sexual assault, rape crisis services and prevention education
• PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION PROGRAM: Support & education to foster healthy relationships
• FOSTER CARE: Nurturing and safe homes for children & licensing for foster parents
• EXCHANGE CLUB CENTER: Counseling & education-based services to prevent child abuse/neglect
• ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES: Helping to protect adults with disabilities and the elderly in need
“Angelica: Dancing With Our Local Stars”, features eight prominent local residents who prepare a dance
routine with a professional to perform at the event. This exciting event includes dinner, a dancing
competition, raffle/ silent auction, an award ceremony recognizing our top supporters and more. The
event is heavily advertised and attended, reaching thousands and offering the opportunity for great
exposure and advertisement.
Thank you for considering our charitable donation request. Please contact Valerie Pastwa
(Development Specialist) with any questions at 815-729-0930 x 1233 or vpastwa@gacsprograms.org. For
more information and to stay connected, please visit us on the web at www.gacsprograms.org.
