City of Support

05/12/2025

OMG, the front page?! Thank you for the coverage, Daily Herald!

We are so grateful for the community's enthusiasm in celebrating City of Support's latest milestone, the creation of the Genero-CITY Toy Shop!

In case you missed the Grand Opening, and would like to see my speech, here's a link: https://youtu.be/kju5STw4W0o

Please stop by and visit us at: 1423 E. Palatine Rd. in Arlington Heights, 60004. We'd love to see you! 🥰

TUES & THURS: 2-8pm
WED, FRI, & SAT: 9-3pm
SUN & MON: closed



https://www.dailyherald.com/20251204/news/a-decade-after-forming-on-facebook-kids-charity-opens-resale-toy-shop-in-arlington-heights/

An Arlington Heights-based nonprofit that started a decade ago as a Facebook group connecting families who have children in therapy is celebrating its first brick-and-mortar presence: a resale toy sto...

02/12/2025

Giving Tuesday? C.I.T.Y. of Support gives everyday.
Giving is what we do...we operate on GENEROC.I.T.Y.

On Giving Tuesday, here are 5 ways you can show your GENEROC.I.T.Y.:

❤ 1. Show up for C.I.T.Y. of Support at the Grand Opening tomorrow night: Wednesday, 12/3 from 5-8pm with the ribbon-cutting at 6pm !

❤ 2. Visit the GENEROC.I.T.Y. Toy Shop in December for your holiday shopping. (Teachers & therapists love our gift cards too!)

❤ 3. Sign up to participate in our new, winter classes (just announced!) or our other online/in-person programs. Our full calendar has all the details.

❤ 4. Contribute a year-end donation to support our efforts, and check with your employer to see if they'll match your gift (many do!).
https://cityofsupport.org/donate/

❤ 5. Professionals & Business Owners: Become a C.I.T.Y. Ally and pledge your sponsorship with our new 2026 year-long and/or event-based options. Your participation benefits everyone: families looking for resources, your business looking to increase visibility, and C.I.T.Y's funding needs.
https://cityofsupport.org/become-a-sponsor/

It is because of contributions like these that we are able to continue providing resources and programs at no cost for families with children in therapy. If you can give, we hope that you will consider us on . ❤

01/12/2025

The past month, CITY of Support has been especially honored to receive donations from several remarkable community organizations.

We appreciate you learning more about C.I.T.Y. of Support and helping us move forward with our hyper-local goal of building a supportive community of caregivers through accessible and inclusive opportunities with resources that connects families navigating the needs of their child in any therapy, regardless of diagnosis.

The Networking Group, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, and Hope Lutheran Church in Long Grove...thank you all for your "GENEROC.I.T.Y." ❤

30/11/2025

DECEMBER'S NEWSLETTER:⁠
https://cityofsupport.org/newsletter/december-2025/⁠
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C.I.T.Y. is getting in the holiday spirit, and you are invited to join in the fun! 🎄🕎⁠
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☕️Enjoy hot cocoa as we pack the parking lot with C.I.T.Y. families and supporters during the Grand Opening Celebration of the new GENEROC.I.T.Y. Toy Shop this coming Wednesday (12/3): https://www.facebook.com/share/1YprSe11od/⁠
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🎅Schedule a gentle greeting with Santa and Mrs. Claus during our special event on Thursday, 12/11.⁠
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🎁Find unique holiday gifts online or at the Genero-CITY Toy Shop including gently-used toys/books, gift cards for teachers/therapists, new C.I.T.Y. merchandise and D.I.Y. Holiday Card Kits.⁠
(100% of these sales go back to our organization!)⁠
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🗓️Explore in-person community programs, caregiver meet-ups, family playgroups, therapeutic enrichment classes, and educational opportunities in our brand-new Winter Catalog: https://cityofsupport.org/newsletter/winter-2026-class-catalog/⁠
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🥰Consider making an end-of-year gift or business sponsorship that reflects your commitment to our community. All the details are included in our latest December Newsletter. We are so thankful for your "generoc.i.t.y!"⁠
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Wishing you all a very Happy Holiday season!⁠
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17/11/2025

This “Play for All School” is the perfect gift for, well, ALL kids. We do not receive any sort of commission for this post, but City of Support is proud to endorse toys that celebrate inclusion and diversity.

We purchased this play set for open play at our new Genero-CITY Toy Shop, but if you want one of your own, head to Aldi before they run out.

Cheers to you, Fisher-Price and ALDI USA for seeing all children and helping everyone play together! ❤️🎉❤️🎉

17/11/2025

What a great opportunity from this year’s “You Gotta Read This!” author, Amanda Griffith-Atkins!

We’re paring a major Amazon and Kindle sale with a book club! How to Handle More Than You Can Handle is on major sale at Amazon for a limited time. There is a limited quantity available at this price, so if you’ve been waiting to get a copy for yourself or a friend, now is a perfect time!

Book club info: Over 2 weekly virtual calls, we’ll dive into the book together—go behind the scenes of the writing, explore the strategies that have most supported my family, and talk about what I’d add if I were updating it today.

Your free ticket is the book: When you register, upload a quick pic or receipt of How to Handle More Than You Can Handle (anything works: screenshot, Kindle, Audible, or even your library copy)

Live call dates to come, but it will be mid-Jan. There will also be a recording if you’re not able to make it live!

We’ll gather online and there is no pressure. You decide if you want to be on video, share, or just listen in.

Recordings included: You’ll get access to replays of both calls through 2026.

See the link in bio of where to send your proof of purchase for the book. Or type this into your browser:
https://hachettebookgroup.formstack.com/forms/howtohandle_bookclub

Hope to see you there!! ❤️

11/11/2025

Our FREE discussion based on the blog post "ABA: Myths vs. Facts" is happening THIS Thursday, 11/13 at 7:00pm with Motivated Learners. Who's joining us?

Join us in-person at the Genero-CITY Toy Shop (1423 E. Palatine Rd. in AH, 60004) or online via zoom. Professionals: it's approved for 1 hour of Early Intervention credit too!

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CV7K6GnrSBy1xUewE0KgTg #/registration