General Donations
Click on the button below to view and print our donation form, then send it to us with your contribution.
You may choose to designate your donation for a specific area of service, or you may allocate your donation to general support of our recreation services. NEDSRA needs your support in the following major areas:
General Recreation Program Support
NEDSRA plans and implements more than 750 specialized recreation programs, community education programs and inclusion services each year. Funds are distributed where need is the greatest.
LIFE (Leisure Is For Everyone) Program
Our financial assistance program was established to guarantee that no person with a disability is excluded from participation due to financial limitations.
NEDSRA provides training, support staff and assistance to our member park district and village recreation departments to allow individuals with disabilities the opportunity to participate in recreation programs with individuals who do not have disabilities.
NEDSRA provides year-round Special Olympics sports training and athletic competitions in a variety of sports for hundreds of children and adults with developmental disabilities. Funds are needed for uniforms, equipment and transportation costs.
Adaptive Equipment
NEDSRA purchases specialized equipment that enables individuals with disabilities to overcome barriers and successfully participate in various leisure and sports activities.
Accessible Transportation
NEDSRA owns and maintains accessible vehicles that provide door-to-door transportation to leisure activities for participants on a year-round basis. Surveys show that the lack of adequate transportation is one of the greatest barriers to recreation participation for individuals with disabilities.
Memorial and Tribute Giving Program
If you would like to make a donation in someone's honor or memory, we will work with you. Memorial and Tribute contributions are a thoughtful and meaningful way to remember family and friends. From memorial donations that perpetuate the legacy of someone who has passed away, to tributes that honor an individual's achievement or mark a special occasion--all are significant sources of financial support that allows NEDSRA to continue providing the unique and innovative programs and services that improve the quality of life for thousands of individuals with disabilities.
Gifts in Memorium
Honor a loved one; let the legacy live on through your contribution to meaningful life-changing experiences offered by NEDSRA. Memorial gifts honor the memory of someone who has touched your life and is a lasting alternative in lieu of sending flowers.
Gifts in Honor of Someone Special
Express your appreciation and respect for a living family member, friend, co-worker or other special person.
Such a contribution is a thoughtful way to acknowledge and celebrate someone’s birthday, anniversary, wedding, graduation, retirement to other memorable occasion you believe in, while supporting a good cause.
To learn more about making a donation, contact Karen Lesniak, NEDSRA Director of Fund Development, at
(630) 620 - 4500 x117.
Please don't hesitate to ask us how we can accommodate your giving needs.