Our Mission
Our mission is to protect children and strengthen families while helping them reach their fullest potential by empowering their intellectual, spiritual, moral and emotional growth.
Our Work
Our Impact
(July 1, 2019-present)
(July 1, 2019-present)
Maryville News
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Chicago Wolves support Walsh Academy through a special fundraiser Feb. 14
The Chicago Wolves will support Walsh Academy, a program of Maryville, through a special fundraiser game on Saturday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m., at Allstate Arena. A portion of every ticket sold for the game will directly benefit Walsh Academy, a therapeutic high school operated by Maryville that serves students with social, emotional and behavioral needs….
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Acts of kindness shine at Maryville Youth Center’s annual coat drive
The Maryville Youth Center welcomed families and community members on December 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for the annual Cortez Cares Coat Drive. The event, spearheaded by Cortez Smith of the Cortez Cares Foundation, provided children and adults with new coats, hats, gloves and essential winter supplies to help keep them warm during…
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New issue of The Voice is out
The new issue of The Voice is here. We are proud to share Volume 2, Issue 1 of Maryville’s magazine featuring stories of hope, resilience and impact across our programs. In this issue, you’ll read about Walsh Academy student success, Maryville’s national reaccreditation, our ministry expanding in the Austin neighborhood with a new youth center…
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Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026 – Big Game Watch Party at Valley Lodge Tavern (Wilmette Location)
BigGameWatch Party (Valley Lodge Tavern in Wilmette)
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Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 – Chicago Wolves vs. Colorado Eagles to benefit Walsh Academy
ChicagoWolvesvsColoradoEagles(February14) to benefit Walsh Academy.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026 – Ed Block Courage Award Luncheon
EdBlockCourageAwardLuncheon (Manzo’s Banquet in Des Plaines)
Make a Difference
Maryville offers critical services that change the lives of the most vulnerable children and families with the greatest need.
What can you do to make a difference? You can join our beautiful ministry in four different ways – join our team, fulfill a program’s wish list, volunteer or sponsor an event – and help us change the lives of more children and families. Click on the boxes below for more information.
