Founders Larry and Mary Jo Butz and board member Susan Stoga met with Illinois State Representative Nabeela Syed (D-51) to discuss our progress at Meg’s Legacy and a variety of mental health issues, including the need for more mental health education in schools. Child welfare is a priority of Rep. Syed, and she provided an…
We are excited to announce our new grant cycle will be open in August! Meg’s Legacy will accept and review grant requests from organizations in the Greater Chicago area. All submissions will be accepted through our online portal. Our Grant Committee has created a quantifiable method to evaluate and score all grant requests. Upcoming grants…
Meg’s Legacy granted multiple non-profit organizations in 2025 that offer programs aligned with our mission. In each newsletter, we highlight one of the grant recipients so our generous donors can learn how funds are shared to help make a difference in the world around us. WILLOW HOUSE Meg’s Legacy granted $15,000 to Willow House in…
Thanks to so many supporters for celebrating the two-year anniversary since establishing Meg’s Legacy of Hope! The positive energy at Phase Three Brewery was so gratifying and humbling. It’s a true testament that our shared mission to improve mental health for youth is an important goal that binds our community together. We appreciate the hardworking…
As we embark on year three of our initiative, it is the time for reflection of all that we have accomplished and a thank you to our volunteers and donors. I am so proud that we’ve been able to identify dedicated organizations in our community addressing mental health concerns with young people. As an all-volunteer…
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 nearly 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,…
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…