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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

#IndigenousPeoplesDay is celebrated on the second Monday of October, today, to honor the cultures and histories of the Native American people. Today, we celebrate and reflect on the indigenous peoples, past and present, for whom this country has always been home.

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Each bid directly translates to empowering youth and families through our programs. So don't miss your chance to win big while making an even bigger difference, at aesbid.com/FALLFETE26/.

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Your chance to bid — and change lives — starts now! From an exclusive four-course dinner with wine pairings at an iconic Chicago restaurant, to every Chicago Cubs fan's dream party package for 10 guests, the items in the Fall Fête silent auction are as unforgettable as the impact you'll make.

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and as a trauma-informed organization dedicated to healing, Lawrence Hall recognizes the strength it takes to survive domestic violence. We encourage everyone to take action this month in service of that strength. Your voice can make all the difference.

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

THIS WEEKEND! We're back at Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce's Apple Fest to kick off October with our signature apple cookies and apple butter (and maybe a secret third sweet treat??), as well as cards featuring art by our youth in programs. See you there! 🍎

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It's that time of year again! We're so happy to be back at Lincoln Square's Apple Fest this year to kick off October with our signature apple cookies and apple butter, as well as art prints by our youth in programs. Mark your calendars! 🍎

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Great news! SC Johnson, A Family Company has granted us $25,000 to support our Workforce Development program.

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

On this #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, Lawrence Hall joins organizations around the world in encouraging you to "Start the Conversation." We see first-hand the impact of reducing stigma and encouraging open conversations around mental health and trauma in order to prevent suicides.

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Join us for this year's TRAIN conference, Collective Trauma & Collective Healing, as we come together to deepen our understanding, share experiences, & explore pathways toward resilience, recovery, and healing. Brochure and registration information here: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/cbrka...

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Collective Trauma to Collective Healing

The journey from collective trauma to collective healing is a profound transition from the fractures caused by shared suffering toward the restorative power of communal resilience. We will explore…

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

You're invited to our annual Fall Fête on Thursday, October 15, as we celebrate over 160 years of Lawrence Hall's impact! To secure your seat, purchase a raffle ticket, become a sponsor, or donate, visit aesbid.com/ELP/FALLFETE...

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

A big thank you to Andrew Hitzhusen with ACT Now IL for bringing their expertise on grief processing & neurodivergence in youth programming to our TDS staff for their day of professional development! We all feel that much more equipped to handle the challenges that come with the work we do.

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Did you make it to the Back to School bash at our 71st Street campus? Thanks to our staff, donors, and volunteers from Aramark, White Sox, and the community, our #BackToSchool Supply Drive helped set the youth in our programs and our city up for success! 🎒🍎✏️

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

From the cake cups to the therapy pups, it was a howling good time at Lawrence Hall's Alumni BBQ on Saturday! We were delighted to share a meal off the grill with our alumni, families, youth, staff, and Board members. Thank you for coming!

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Last month, we teamed up with Jeni's Ice Cream for an ice cream social to fundraise for Lawrence Hall! 25% of all purchases went back to our programs, and it was a great opportunity for our staff and community to get together. Host your own Jeni's fundraiser at fundraising.jenis.com

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Whether biological, foster, or chosen, parents make all the difference in what we do at Lawrence Hall. We wish all the parents in our programs, communities, and city a happy #NationalParentsDay!

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

We’re in the home(room) stretch! Volunteer on Thursday, August 6, to fill backpacks with supplies to get our youth #BackToSchool ready.✏️ When you sign up for either of our volunteer shifts, your $30 contribution helps cover the cost of two backpacks for our students! lawrencehall.org/causes/back-...

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

A huge thank you to our long-time partners at Gallagher Bassett for donating their time to our long-overdue mulching project! Your dedication to our mission and your willingness to get your hands dirty are truly inspiring, and we're so grateful for all your hard work.

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

You can help our youth discover their favorite new school supply when you donate to our #BackToSchool Supply Drive! Donations are due by Monday, August 3: lawrencehall.org/causes/back-...

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Back to School Supply Drive - Lawrence Hall

Help our students get ready for the new school year by donating items or hosting a supply drive with your friends and family.

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

When you were a kid, what was your favorite school supply to get before the new school year? Was it a new backpack? A fun pencil case?📓✏️

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Did you see our team of 30 volunteers at the Square Roots festival last weekend? For the 4th year in a row, we welcomed Saturday's festival-goers and quenched their thirst, raising money for Lawrence Hall through the LSRCC's nonprofit grant program and having a lot of fun doing it!

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

It's #NationalHotDogDay and we're firing up the grill! Join us on August 1, for a BBQ in celebration of all who have passed through our programs over the years. Lawrence Hall alumni, staff, current youth and families, and community members welcome! RSVP by July 17 at lawrencehall.org/causes/alumn...

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Alumni BBQ - Lawrence Hall

Did you participate in any Lawrence Hall programs as a youth? Join us on the first Saturday in August every year at our Alumni BBQ!

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Help students get the supplies to thrive this upcoming school year and drop off new backpacks, buy from our Amazon Wish List, or donate to our #SchoolSupplyDrive by Monday, August 3, at lawrencehall.org/causes/back-...

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Back to School Supply Drive - Lawrence Hall

Help our students get ready for the new school year by donating items or hosting a supply drive with your friends and family.

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

It's time to sharpen those pencils, Lawrence Hall's #BackToSchool Supply Drive is underway!📓✏️

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

How do you measure the mental wellness of your community? To mark BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, we honor the unique challenges faced by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color and see what difference you can make to ensure everyone has access to care, safety, and mental health resources.

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

With summer in full swing, our Creative Therapies team kicked off the season by taking a group of our CFTC students on a camping trip! It was a fun, revitalizing trip full of gorgeous views and lasting memories. Where will your journeys take you this summer?

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

And when you donate, you help Lawrence Hall's Community Wellness program provide the opportunities our youth need to feel safe and like they belong. Donate by June 30: lawrencehall.org/causes/sprin...

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Spring Appeal - Lawrence Hall

Spring is a representation of hope and new beginnings. Spread this hope to our youth today with a donation to Lawrence Hall.

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

What happens when we build relationships with the youth in our community? We create a legacy of resilience that impacts generations. Through fun activities like this tour of the Museum of Science and Industry pictured here, our youth create meaningful connections.

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

A big thank you to SC Johnson for donating hand-picked pride kits for our LGBTQ+ youth and staff with flags, hats, and other goodies! This was our second year partnering with them for a Pride initiative, and we're so glad to have such a great partnership. Happy Pride! 🌈

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

For the Associate Board's June event for our Child and Family Treatment Center youth and staff, they brought in a fun — and safe — game of bubble soccer, and shared lunch with our youth afterwards. Everyone had a great time!

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Join us at the Southport Jeni's Ice Cream location tomorrow and mention Lawrence Hall for a delicious way to raise funds for our youth programs!🍧🍦🍨

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

awarded youth scholarships and our Volunteer(s) of the Year, and celebrated some exciting organizational shifts! See more pictures from our spring celebration in our Facebook photo album.

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

While our Garden of Serenity was glad for the torrential Chicago rain, we stayed dry and held our 2026 Garden Reception indoors! After our Board's Annual Meeting, we got a deep dive into the 50-year history of our Therapeutic Day School, we honored our community partners,

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

This report is a testament to the power of connection, and when you donate to Lawrence Hall, you help deepen those roots in our community. Read about this work and make a gift by June 30: lawrencehall.org/causes/sprin...

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Spring Appeal - Lawrence Hall

Spring is a representation of hope and new beginnings. Spread this hope to our youth today with a donation to Lawrence Hall.

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

What does it mean to be in community with someone? Read how our Community Wellness team answers this question through their work every day in our hot-off-the-presses FY25 Annual Report!🗞️ indd.adobe.com/view/a4f456b...

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Fly the W and give a W to Lawrence Hall's Associate Board! Each ticket purchased includes a donation toward planning and hosting engaging experiences for our residential youth that give them opportunities to learn, connect, and have fun. Purchase here by June 24th: www.gofevo.com/event/LH26

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

B4 summer kicks off, we wanted to shout out our Associate Board's Charity Bingo Nights! Thank you to everyone who attended, to Welcome Back Lounge for hosting yet again, and to our AB members for supporting the important work Lawrence Hall does — it was a blast to celebrate all you do!

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Join us and learn how to become a licensed foster parent and how you can help address the needs of our youth!

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Pride Month honors those who began the modern gay liberation movement with the Stonewall Riots, and who still fight for basic human rights and freedom from hate. We honor the queer youth, staff, & community members we serve, & we believe they deserve better. We believe you matter. #HappyPrideMonth 🏳️‍🌈

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Two paws way up for the youth who graduated from our Canine Therapy program last week! Thank you to our long-time partner Canine Therapy Corps for empowering our youth to build confidence, to form relationships with some amazing pups, and to learn – and teach – new skills. 🐶

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

The thing shared the most over the 30,550+ free lunches served during our Community Meal events is connection. Being part of a community means recognizing our shared responsibility to one another, and every Tuesday, we see exactly what that looks like in action.

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

To become a sponsor or learn more, visit aesbid.com/ELP/FALLFETE....

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FALL FÊTE 2026

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Clear your calendar, it's the 14th annual Fall Fête! Join us on Thursday, October 15, for an evening of impactful entertainment, heartwarming stories, and lots of fun — all while making a difference in the lives of Chicago's youth and families.

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

As Spring finally arrives in Chicago, we were thrilled to welcome back Neuberger Berman for another volunteer day in our Garden of Serenity! They did a truly impressive amount of planting, pruning and weeding to make a beautiful outdoor space for our youth (and resident pollinators)!

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

When you make a commitment to the health and happiness of a foster youth with Lawrence Hall, you have access to a whole network of support for every step of the process. Celebrate #NationalFosterCareDay with us and find out how you can make a difference in a youth's life today!

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Join us and learn how to become a licensed foster parent and how you can help address the needs of our youth!

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Today we recognize the incredible, hard-working folks at #Aramark! They showed up with a record number of helping hands for #2026ABCDay to paint murals, tend our gardens, serve meals, teach healthy recipes to our youth, & show us all the power of community care! Thank you, Aramark! #AramarkVolunteer

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Through relationship-driven work & trust, it's clear: when we invest in each other, we create a legacy of resilience that can impact generations. This spring, help us deepen these roots & prove that when a community stands together, the potential is limitless. Donate by 6.30.

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Spring Appeal - Lawrence Hall

Spring is a representation of hope and new beginnings. Spread this hope to our youth today with a donation to Lawrence Hall.

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Since planting roots in the South Shore neighborhood 10+ years ago community connection has been at the heart of our work. In our Community Wellness program youth find mentorship & space where they are heard, not handled. In the 30,550+ meals we have served since 2020 our neighbors find consistency.

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Lawrence Hall @lawrencehall.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Lawrence Hall was chosen for the 4th year in a row to be the beneficiary of Aon’s donation through their WIN Chicago Chapter! We received feminine products, hygiene kits, & inspirational notes which their team of volunteers packed up and created for us. We are grateful for our partnership with Aon!

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