a counseling center for pregnancy help and education.
   


"I felt so alone. I was falling and didn't feel anyone catching me... But, I am brave now and strong."-client stories

"If everyone was busy removing the stones from all our paths, who would have time to judge the other? And if one of us would stumble and fall, maybe our judgement would be 'How could I have missed that stone? I am so sorry I didn't make your road smoother. Let me help you up so that we could walk together.' But, then that would be heaven, wouldn't it?" more stories...


    

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PHD is moving to Inverness! We are excited to announce our expansion to Williamsburg Village. Our new home will be double in size, allowing us to reunite the Baby & Maternity Closest with our Counseling Center. Sign up for our Here's the Scoop! e-blast newsletter for updates and information.

As of July 1, 2010 our new address will be:

1610 Colonial Parkway
Inverness, IL 60067

All phone numbers and e-mails will remain the same.

Please consider hosting a fundraiser to support the mission of PHD! From "Baby" Showers to 5K Run/Walks to House Parties - anything is possible! Hosting a fundraiser and need more information from PHD? Contact Liz Noe at liznoe01@aol.com or call  847-217-1845 or Jennifer Djordjevic at jennifer.djordjevic@sphd.org or call 847-359-4967 x30.

Donate today!
Click the link above to make a quick, secure donation on-line or mail your gift to 37 N. Plum Grove Road, Palatine, IL 60067. Check with your company about a matching gift program to maximize your gift. For donations of stock, securities or other giving opportunities contact Jennifer Djordjevic, Director of Development at 847.359.4967 x30 or send an e-mail.     

Volunteer at PHD
Donate your time and talent to help PHD continue its work in the community. Volunteers receive extensive training and enjoy interaction with PHD staff, clients and other volunteers. Focus areas include:

Prevention programs
Practicum and Internship opportunities
Administrative Support
Resale Boutique
Baby & Maternity Closet
Special Projects

Major Event Support
PHD hosts three major events each year and we need your help! Volunteer for a committee, attend as a guest or become a sponsor. Click here to view our events page.

Donate to PHD’s Baby & Maternity Closet
PHD Baby & Maternity Closet eases a family’s financial burden by providing supplemental baby food, formula, diapers and children’s and maternity clothing. In 2009 PHD provided over 20,000 jars of baby food, 6,500 dozen diapers, 1,800 cans of formula and 2,500 bags of clothing. Here’s how you can help:

Host a drive or a “Baby Bottle” collection through your church, school or business
Donate directly to the closet – drop items off at 37 N. Plum Grove Road, Palatine, IL (After July 1, 2010 please contact Patty Branham at the number below for more information.)

For more information contact Patty Branham, Baby & Maternity Closet Coordinator at 847.991.3586 or send an e-mail.

Shop PHD Resale Boutique
Love to shop? PHD Resale Boutique gives you a reason to feel good about it! Located at 140 W. Northwest Highway, PHD Resale Boutique offers 3,500 square feet of gently worn apparel, accessories, furniture and décor. Brand new, hand-selected jewelry is also featured. Proceeds of sales directly support PHD’s Baby & Maternity Closet and the programs/services PHD provides to our clients.

PHD Resale Boutique now offers FREE furniture pick up through Midwest Moving and Storage, Inc. Pick up location must be located within a 10-mile radius from the store otherwise a small fee may apply. PHD does not accept entertainment centers, electronics, mattresses or TV sets. For more information on what is accepted and to make an appointment please call 847-991-1770.

Click here for hours and donation guidelines.

Shop or Send Flowers to Support PHD
Visit the following links to support PHD while you shop or conduct an internet search.

Shop and Share – click here to download our vouchers.
Visit sphd.flowerpetal.com – 12% of your purchase will be donated back to PHD.
Browse www.goodsearch.com – where every click helps PHD.
Shop through www.goodshop.com – and see up to 30% of your purchase donated back to PHD.

Have a unique idea or suggestion you think we’d like to hear? Give us a call at 847.359.4967 or e-mail info@sphd.org.



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