Arielle Brown was only 19 when she had her daughter Ava. She was alone, homeless and suffered from postpartum depression when she decided to walk away from the cycle of abuse she experienced growing up and in the hands of Ava’s father. “I was in a crazy situation and I had no one to watch…
The Illinois Professional Golf Association (IPGA) has selected Maryville Golf Academy Manager Juan Espejo as the 2020 Illinois PGA Distinguished Service Award winner, an award he also received in 2015. The IPGA made the announcement Tuesday, February 16. The award honors Espejo’s leadership and humanitarian qualities, including his integrity, sportsmanship and enthusiasm for the game…
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” – Harriet Tubman Maryville announces the promotion of two longtime members of its leadership council. Nina Aliprandi and Evelyn Smith are promoted to new associate executive directors…
DES PLAINES – Maryville Academy is pleased to learn that it has been awarded a Residential Capital Improvement Grant of $200,000 by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS). Maryville will be using the money to expand its Casa Imani program in Bartlett to a new location in Berwyn at St. Mary of…
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20201007/jen-school-gets-ready-for-reopening-with-blended-classes After doing remote learning for more than six months, Maryville Jen School, led by Principal Anne Craig, has made the decision to have all its students return to the Des Plaines campus Monday, Oct. 19. It will be a blended remote learning plan, with half of the students physically attending at a time. The…
As Maryville Academy gears up for its 137th birthday on Friday, August 14, Executive Director Sister Catherine Ryan, O.S.F. shares the celebration will focus on Maryville staff and supporters – their dedication, hard work and service to caring for Maryville’s children and families. “We stand on the shoulders of those who have developed Maryville during…
Maryville Academy will host its first Wine Tasting and Garden Tour, to benefit Maryville Jen School, on Saturday, August 15, at the Des Plaines campus on 1150 N. River Road. Each guest will pay $25 to sample several wine varieties, enjoy individually boxed appetizers, a chance to tour the Jen School garden and more. The…
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To help ease the increased needs of Illinoisans during the COVID-19 pandemic, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) has awarded Maryville Academy a $20,000 grant as part of BCBSIL’s $1.5 million COVID-19 Community Collaboration Fund.
SHOP to SUPPORT MARYVILLE! Great gift ideas for Mother’s Day, birthday, graduation or for any occasion for that special someone! Today and tomorrow, May 8, jewelry and lifestyle brand KENDRA SCOTT is hosting a very special two-day VIRTUAL GIVEBACK event to benefit Maryville. Enter code GIVEBACK7537 at checkout and 20% of your purchase will go to Maryville and…