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The 2026 Philanthropic Project is the National Alliance for Mental Illness - NAMI, Illinois.
Since many of our members have an experience with a mental illness, the Multiples of Illinois Executive Board felt that this program was an important and worthy cause for the 2026 Philanthropic Project.
From the NAMI Website: The mission of NAMI Illinois is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with mental health disorders and their families through support, education and advocacy. They work toward supporting people with mental health disorders with access to quality healthcare, housing, education and employment. Besides their education support, they also advocate for increased funding for research into the causes and treatment of mental health disorders.
The NAMI-Illinois program provides resources, support and education programs.
In basic terms, mental illness is:
A medical condition
Disrupts thinking, feelings, mood
Reduces the ability to relate to others
Affects daily functioning
Inability to copy with the ordinary demands of life
Recovery is Possible
Affects anyone no matter their age, race, religion or income
Not the result of weakness, poor upbringing or lack of character
TREATABLE
NAMI Illinois has many different resources and programs for individuals and families to get the support and education that they need to recover from mental illness.
If you or your club would like to donate, please Donate HERE.
If you’re struggling with mental illness or are supporting a family member or friend, please check out the resources and programs available on the NAMI website. In crisis or is a family member in crisis? Call 988 or click here for the 988 Lifeline Chat
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