newfoundationcenter

Timeline of achievements during New Foundation Center's 25 year history:

1980’s

·         1987 – received $2,000 grant from New Trier Township for housing needs survey   

·         1989 – opened first group home in Glencoe and hired Thresholds to manage organization

1990’s

·         1991 – Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program(PSR) operates 3 days per week

·         1992 – second home purchased in Wilmette

·         1993 – first part-time Executive Director hired – PSR offered 5 days per week

·         1995 – clubhouse at 444 Frontage Rd. opens

·         1997 – Community outreach program and Member Council started

·         1998 – Website launched

2000’s

·         2000 – first full time Executive Director hired  

·         2001 –  became fully independent and managing on our own

·         2003 – received HUD grant to operate residence for people with mental illness and homeless; initiate WRAP

·         2004 – received second HUD grant for scattered site housing

·         2006 – hired nurse to offer health and wellness services

·         2008 – initiated Wellness Management Recovery evidence based practice

·         2009 – changed name to New Foundation Center

·         2011 – established endowment   

25 and Strong!