HarrysButtons.com
at Easter Seals 10th Anniversary
HarrysButtons.com turns 10 years
old and Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago (ESMC) will kick off the celebration
in April during Autism Awareness Month.
HarrysButtons.com was founded in
2004 by Harry Engnell Sr. to improve the lives and futures of individuals with
Autism. “When my son Harry Jr. and
I started HarrysButtons.com 10 years ago in the basement of our home, I never
would have imagined the growth we are experiencing today. It is great to see our mission come to
life with Easter Seals,” said Engnell Sr.
The Engnell family partnered
with ESMC in 2008, starting with five employees and shortly after donated the business
to the non-profit organization. HarrysButtons.com has locations in Tinley Park and Chicago
with hopes of an expansion to Rockford through donations and grants. HarrysButtons.com at Easter Seals is
now providing meaningful employment opportunities to nearly 60 individuals
living with Autism.
On April 12, HarrysButtons.com
at Easter Seals will host Buttons4Autism, a community event where donations are
collected at local intersections and storefronts of Tinley Park. Proceeds benefit ESMC’s efforts in
providing meaningful work to individuals with disabilities. If anyone is interested in volunteering
or donating to Buttons4Autism, call 708-802-9050 or visit www.harrysbuttons.com.
About Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago
Easter
Seals Metropolitan Chicago maximizes independence and creates opportunities for
nearly 30,000 people with disabilities and other special needs to live, learn,
work and play in their communities by providing a lifespan of premier
services. The organization offers
a wide range of programs; some of which include: specialized therapeutic
schools for children with autism, emotional behavior disorder, and/or severe
learning disabilities; early intervention; inclusive child care; specialty
clinics; adult job training and job placement programs for individuals with
autism; and military/veterans programs.
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For more information
about:
o Easter
Seals Metropolitan Chicago, visit www.eastersealschicago.org
o HarrysButtons.com at Easter Seals, visit
www.harrysbuttons.com
o Or call 708-802-9050.
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