In January, we received a heartwarming email from Megan’s former co-worker at ITW, Jillian Economy. They were colleagues in ITW’s Emerging Leaders Development Program (ELDP). Jillian is currently pursuing her MBA at DePaul and is in a Project Management course designed to teach skills and apply them by raising money for a chosen charity. She…
SAVE THE DATE More than 200 enthusiastic supporters joined us at the summer bash last year for the anniversary celebration of establishing Meg’s Legacy of Hope. It’s a true testament that our community shares the mission to improve mental health. We are happy to repeat the fun! Plan to join the festivities on Thursday, June…
A well-known quote from Helen Keller rings true here at Meg’s Legacy. “Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.” We run on volunteer support only. With no paid staff, we rely on the expertise and donation of time by our dedicated volunteers, which includes our event planning team, professional advisory…
Exciting news here at Megan Butz Legacy of Hope! Our team has awarded seven new grants totaling $170,000 to organizations throughout the Chicagoland area that address mental health for our youth, with a specific focus on suicide prevention or recovery. Our total grants and holiday assistance since our formation in June 2023 tops $300,000, something…
Spring is an exciting time for Meg’s Legacy of Hope as we announce our 2025 grant awards. Although only in our second year, Meg’s Legacy is becoming a recognized organization for granting funds in the mental health community. This is reflected in the growing number of applicants and our new connections with great organizations making…
by Chris Bibby, Psy.D. It’s safe to say that social media is an integral part of our lives. It can be a way to keep in touch with friends and family who we don’t see often. Whether it’s Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or even a group text, social media is a consistent part of our daily…