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2010 Lake Bluff Fourth of July

Friends of Mothers Trust danced their way through the Lake Bluff 4th of July parade in style thanks to the enthusiasm and dedication of parade organizer Joy Gibson, participating Friends, and Lake Forest Dance Academy dancers including: Alyson Gibson, Caroline Carani, Jianna Santello, Aimee Ihlenfeld, Robin Leventhal, Mandy Mcdonald, Anna Backer, Jane Margolis, and Emilia Field. The theme of the 2010 Betty Bash, Dream a Little Dream, was displayed on banners and signs and the entire group wore white sunglasses to represent Betty.

 

Barbara Monsor Receives Rotarian Award

Bill Rickert presents to Barbara Monsor the "Self Above Service Award".

Barbara Monsor, MTF Founder and Executive Director Emeritus, was honored by the Libertyville Sunrise Rotary Club with the club's "Service Above Self Award."

Barbara was selected based on her service efforts on behalf of children and families in Lake County; her hard work and efforts improved the quality of life of thousands of children.

For more than 10 years, she served as the volunteer Executive Director of Mothers Trust Foundation who sought to make a

Pictured behind Barbara Monsor left to right; Larry Neal, Theo Figliulo, Jim Monsor, Allison Pasquesi, Mike Monsor, Joannie Keller and Cheri Richardson.

difference to children in need or crisis. Barbara saw a compelling need and decided to do something about it. Her vision, commitment and dedication to the cause of underprivileged children made Mothers Trust Foundation the vital organization it is today. 

Because of Barbara Monsor, Mothers Trust Foundation continues making a difference in the lives of children, one child at a time.

Pictured at the Help Them To Hope check distribution. (left to right seated at table) George "Crowbar" Eaton of Winthrop Harbor, Bob Haymaker of Waukegan and George "Bald Knobber" Houchin of Waukegan. (left to right standing) Marytherese Ambacher of Open Arms Mission, David Nicholson-Klingerman of Catholic Charities, Phyllis DeMott of A Safe Place, Cheri Richardson of Mothers Trust, Diane Weber of COOL Food Pantry, Scott Yelvington of Norstates Bank, Capt. William Holman of Salvation Army, Laura Ramirez of Community Social Services, David Neiman of PADS, and Carmen Patlan of Community Social Services.

Help Them To Hope

Mothers Trust Foundation was selected as one of the 2009 recipients of the Help Them To Hope campaign. The residents and businesses of Lake County donated generously to raise close to $60,000. Mothers Trust was chosen by Help Them To Hope as an organization that makes a real difference in our communities and is extremely thankful for the grant.

Help Them To Hope is a Lake County News-Sun charity assisting people in need for almost 50 years. Established in 1959, Help Them To Hope is a community-wide fundraising effort

for businesses, organizations and individuals to come together during the holiday season to provide support and assistance for Lake County people in need. The campaign runs from Thanksgiving Day through the first of each new year. The Lake County News Sun and their partner NorStates Bank absorb all of the costs of the campaign so that all donations go directly to the local service agencies chosen as campaign recipients.