Fundraising
#GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday is December 1, 2020, and SSSRA is proud to be a part of the global celebration of giving. Any donations made from November 27 – December 4 will go towards our fundraiser.
Last year, SSSRA’s #GivingTuesday campaign raised $1,470. Our goal is to raise $2,000 this year. #GivingTuesday donations will help us continue to offer free and discounted programs and special events for our residents.
Please click here to make your donation to help us meet our goal. Online donations are made through PayPal, and you can use your PayPal account or a credit/debit card. Donations can also be made by sending in a check or calling in a credit card to our office.
Businesses or individuals can also be part of our #GivingTuesday sponsorship program. Please click here for more information.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call 815-806-0384 or email anna@sssra.org.
SSSRA Cash Raffle
Congratulations to Ricky’s Ride for winning the $2,500 cash prize in the SSSRA Cash Raffle! They have decided to donate the $2,500 back to our scholarship program!
Thank you to Kailen for assisting us with the drawing. SSSRA greatly appreciates the support of everyone who purchased a ticket. The total amount raised is $12,500!
SSSRA Stingrays Shirts – New Design!
Thank you to everyone who purchased our new SSSRA Stingrays shirt! We are excited to announce that our shirt fundraiser raised over $150!
Proceeds from the sale of the shirts will help us to offer free and discounted programs and special events.
Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser – September 2020
Thank you to everyone who purchased popcorn through SSSRA’s Double Good Popcorn Pop-Up Store! The store was open from Wednesday, September 16 – Sunday, September 20.
We are excited to announce that we raised $497! This will help us continue to offer free and discounted programs and special events for our residents.
Thank you for all your support, and enjoy your popcorn!
14th Annual Ricky’s Ride
The 14th Annual Ricky’s Ride was scheduled for September 20, 2020, however it has been canceled due to COVID-19. You can still support SSSRA with a cash donation or by participating in the SSSRA Cash Raffle. Purchase a $50 raffle ticket for a chance to win a $2,500 cash prize! Only 250 tickets will be sold! Click here for more information.
The 13th Annual Ricky’s Ride, held on September 15, 2019, was a success! Due to the generosity of over 200 supporters, local businesses, family, and friends, the 13th Annual Ricky’s Ride raised $13,671.
A special “Thank You” to the following individuals for your continued support and dedication in making this a successful event:
Ricky, Smi, Duey, Jamie, Gina, Ronnie, Judy, and the rest of the crew! Thank you to Keith Tadevich and Chuck Cahill at Oak Forest Bowl for hosting the start of the ride and sponsoring breakfast.
Thank you to the following individuals and businesses who contributed $250 or more in sponsorship to the event:
Ms. Jane Fiala, Downers Grove
Jamie Wallace, Frankfort
G.S. Curlee Trucking, Inc., Frankfort
Ridgewood Cycle Association, Frankfort
Mr. Robert Schmidt, Country Club Hills
Mr. William Fitzgerald, Frankfort
Harvey Fireman’s Association
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, Bridgeview
Orthodontic Associates, Ltd., Flossmoor
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Fallon, Naperville
New Image, Frankfort
Oak Forest Bowl
Loyalty & Respect Motorcycle Club, Orland Park
For more information about Ricky’s Ride, please contact Lisa Drzewiecki, Executive Director, at 815-806-0384, ext. 20 or lisa@sssra.org or visit www.rickysride.org.
Scrapbook Fundraiser
September 28, 2020
SSSRA would like to thank a wonderful group of ladies who helped raise $2,965 to date through scrapbooking! They participated in an online auction and purchased various supplies, with all proceeds benefiting SSSRA. A giant thank you to Kristina Spychalski, Joann Villanueva, Jan Gill, and Morgan McMahon for their help in sorting and selling.
Thank you to the following individuals who purchased scrapbook auction items and supported SSSRA:
Melissa Ann
Julie Bierenbaum
Judy Bierenbeck
Jill Carlson
Jelene Crehen
Cathy DeCillo
Cindy Dunnbaugh
Kristen Gasik
Maureen Gasik
Robyn Greenfield
Nicole Guilfoyle
Dawn Hommer
Tammi Kostos
Barbara Krampec
Paula Kubilus
Jalyn Lenting
Deena Martinek
Laurel Miller
Marilyn Olson
Ausra Petry
Sherri Rodriquez
Andrea Sagel
Melanie Schultz
Sheila Specht
Kim Sweeney
Debbie VanDeursen
Danelle Wonderlick
Mary Wroble
Audrey Wyatt
Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser – July 2020
Thank you to everyone who purchased popcorn through SSSRA’s Double Good Popcorn Pop-Up Store! The store was open from Thursday, July 9 – Monday, July 13.
We are excited to announce that we raised $857! This will help us continue to offer free and discounted programs and special events for our residents.
Thank you for all your support, and enjoy your popcorn!
SSSRA Stingray Shirt Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who purchased an SSSRA Stingrays shirt! We are excited to announce that our shirt fundraiser raised $490!
Proceeds from the sale of the shirts will help us to offer free and discounted programs and special events.
31st Annual Golf Outing
While it was a difficult decision, the South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA) 31st Annual Golf Outing, which was scheduled for Friday, August 21, has been cancelled. COVID-19 has impacted all of us in unprecedented ways, and we need to put safety first.
As you may know, funds raised through this event directly support SSSRA’s scholarship program. Although we will not be golfing on August 21, you can still support SSSRA with a cash donation or by participating in the SSSRA Cash Raffle. Purchase a $50 raffle ticket for a chance to win a $2,500 cash prize! Only 250 tickets will be sold! Click here for more information.
Lisa Drzewiecki’s Birthday Fundraiser
Thank you to family and friends who contributed to Lisa’s Birthday Fundraiser supporting SSSRA!
We are excited to announce that together we raised $1,200! This will help us to offer free and discounted programs and special events.
Thank you for all your support!
Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser – May 2020
Thank you to everyone who purchased popcorn through SSSRA’s Double Good Popcorn Pop-Up Store! The store was open from Wednesday, May 6 – Sunday, May 10.
We are excited to announce that we raised $2,218! This will help us continue to offer free and discounted programs and special events for our residents.
Thank you for all your support, and enjoy your popcorn!