Many women raise families, conclude careers, or face other life events that prompt them to ask "now what?" Deb Guy of the Women's Exchange of Winnetka explains how many of their members learn more about who they are and design the next chapters of their lives in Exchange courses. To learn more about their programs visit www.womens-exchange.org or phone (847)441-3406.

Please take a listen to episode 23 of the New Trier Township Podcast.

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Poverty is expensive, people in desperate situations make short-term decisions for survival, which ultimately equate to more community (taxpayer) expense. Open Communities works with renters, landlords and homeowners to find solutions avoiding the stigma of eviction or foreclosure. Mary Ellen Ball sits down with Jack Macholl to explain how grant funding permits fair housing advocacy work and strengthens communities through dialog and planning. Hear her viewpoint and plans for a new initiative for seniors grappling with property taxes in 2020.

Take a listen to episode 22 of the New Trier Township Podcast.

Most stigmas occur from a lack of public education or awareness about Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. The leadership of the Village of Glencoe Illinois is banding together, taking action to ensure quality life, inclusion and dignity for all. Emily Mysel of Family Services of Glencoe speaks with Jack Macholl about how they'll accomplish this by launching Dementia Friendly Glencoe.

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The "screen outs" of the mid-1990's are a memory, and today we're surrounded by screens. How do you get young children engaged in the 3D world? Stefanie Maiuri of the Alliance for Early Childhood (Winnetka, Illinois, USA) sits down with Jack Macholl to share some definitive ideas on how to do just that. Listen to the New Trier Township Podcast, episode 20.

Christina Gikas, Executive Director of the Winnetka Youth Organization joins Jack Macholl to discuss the challenges facing 21st century youth. Amongst the topics covered are basic life skills like boiling an egg, what to wear on a job interview, balancing a check book and more. WYO is launching a new course for teens called "Adulting 101" which provides essential skills not taught in today's test-driven schools. Listen to episode 19 of the New Trier Township Podcast to learn more about the work of this township grantee doing important work with youth in the North Shore of Illinois.

Holly Lichtman, Supervisor of Adult Protective Services at the North Shore Senior Center visits with Jack Macholl. Holly shares her experience and insights about varying forms of abuse and neglect regarding older adults and people with disabilities. The goal of her team is to keep clients living safely in the community and ensure that they obtain the needed supports to reduce the risks of further abuse, neglect or exploitation.

Listent to this episode, learn the signs and what to do when you see something.

Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky sits down with Jack Macholl to discuss food insecurity, wages and mental healthcare on episode 17 of the New Trier Township Podcast. She shares her views on both the national and township level, as it pertains to these crucial subjects.

Recorded 4/25/19 in Glenview Illinois, USA.

Elliott Robbins, Trustee of New Trier Township presents an address at the Annual Town Meeting in Winnetka, IL (USA). Mr. Robbins discusses the importance of "safety net" programs to family stability and community strength/diversity. He also talks about local government/social service agency partnerships at the township level. Recorded 4/9/2019.

Dr. Alan Goldberg, Supervisor of New Trier Township (Winnetka, IL USA) delivers his address at the 2019 Annual Town Meeting on 4/9/19. He shares thoughts about government by neighbors and the cooperation required to provide social services at the local level.

Listen to Episode 15 of the New Trier Township Podcast recorded 4/10/19 at the Township's Annual Town Meeting in Winnetka, IL, USA.

For many years, Susan Resko, President of the Josselyn Center has served as a champion for low-income individuals (youth and adults) in need of mental health services in Northern Illinois. She shares her insights with Jack Macholl on Episode 14 of the New Trier Township Podcast. The discussion includes a glimpse into 21st century therapies that are changing lives in spite of limited funding in Illinois.