Chicago Police Department’s Aileen Robinson honored with Spirit of Maryville award

June 26, 2017 — The Spirit of Maryville award is given periodically, when someone has shown exceptional service to Maryville’s children and families. Aileen Robinson, interim domestic violence operation coordinator for the Chicago Police Department, was honored today with the Spirit of Maryville award for her work with Maryville’s Crisis Nursery. 

Maryville Honors Richard and Roxelyn Pepper with Guardian Medallion Award

April 7, 2017 — Maryville honored Richard and Roxelyn Pepper for their commitment to the protection and development of children.  The couple was given Maryville’s Guardian Medallion Award by Richard A. Devine, chairman of Maryville’s board of directors . The Peppers will be honored for their support of Maryville’s Center for Children.  The Center for…

Hanover Township Mental Health Board Awards Music Therapy Grant

February 17, 2017 — The Hanover Township Mental Health Board has awarded a grant to Maryville’s Casa Imani and Casa Salama programs in Bartlett for music therapy, it was announced today. Based on scientific evidence that supports the use of music therapy in mental health treatment, Maryville Academy has incorporated this alternative to traditional therapy…

Maryville Confronts Bullying

Maryville recently gathered social services providers and others working with children, adolescents and their families to talk about bullying, what it is, the harm it can do and what resources are available to those who need it. “We must protect our children,” said Maryville Executive Director Sister Catherine M. Ryan, O.S.F. “We know that bullying…