April is Child Abuse Prevention Month April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of protecting children and supporting families in need. The Maryville Crisis Nursery invites you to join in planting pinwheels in front of the Center for Children, located at 6650 W. Irving Park Road, on Friday,…
Maryville Academy will present its inaugural Legacy of Hope Award to His Eminence, Cardinal Blase Joseph Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, at its Night of Hope fundraiser Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Sky on Nine in Rosemont. The event will bring friends and supporters together for an evening of connection and impact in support of Maryville’s mission….
DES PLAINES, Ill. — Maryville Academy continues to strengthen its commitment to early childhood education through the Maryville Child Development Center, an established program formerly known as Holy Family Childcare Center and Presence Holy Family Child Care. Located at 100 North River Road in Des Plaines, the Maryville Child Development Center serves families with children…
Valley Lodge Tavern will host a Big Game Watch Party on Sunday, Feb. 8, at its Wilmette location, with proceeds benefiting Maryville Academy and its programs serving children and families. The family-friendly event will begin at 4 p.m. and will include appetizers, a dinner buffet and dessert. Guests will gather to watch the game while…
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…
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…
Thank you for supporting us on Giving Tuesday. Your generosity helps us continue our work and reach more people who rely on our services. We are grateful for every gift and for the community that stands with us. DES PLAINES, Ill. — Maryville Academy is proud to participate in this year’s Giving Tuesday, the global…
UPDATE (Nov. 19, 2025): All families have been adopted! We are thrilled to share that all families have been adopted for Gifts of Hope this year. Thank you to everyone who stepped forward with generosity and kindness. If you are still interested in donating or giving this holiday season, we welcome your support. Please reach…
Or click link to play the video – Maryville Crisis Nursery Trunk or Treat Video FINAL 10/25/25 This past Saturday, the Maryville Crisis Nursery hosted its fifth annual Trunk or Treat event, bringing 36 families together for an afternoon of fall fun and community connection. The celebration featured games, face painting, pumpkin decorating, snacks, arts…
Photo credit: Carmen Gonzalez The garden on Maryville’s Des Plaines campus continues to thrive and make a meaningful impact in our community. When the Jen School, now the Charles H. Walsh Sr. Academy and Career Tech High School in Niles, was located on the campus, students and staff began cultivating the garden and caring for…