The League of Women Voters of Roselle/Bloomingdale will host their annual membership kickoff at a wine tasting and fundraising event on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 pm at LynFred Winery located at 15 S. Roselle Road in Roselle, Illinois.

The evening will include a presentation and facilitated discussion entitled, “A year in review: Achievements of Your Community Mental Health Board.” Speakers include Frank Giammarese, Bloomingdale Director of Public Safety, and Marianne Pokorney, YWCA Senior Manager of Strategic Engagement.

Our local 708 Mental Health Board was established by referendum in 2017. This Board is composed of local citizens who have a vested interest in providing quality community services to those in need. The Board is responsible for strategic planning and allocation of funds and services, along with evaluation and coordination of referrals and programs within our local community. In 2018-19, our 708 Board did careful long-term planning based specifically on the needs of our community. Next, they targeted funds to reduce gaps in service, such as long waiting lists or arbitrary cut-off limits for underserved populations. Our 708 Board is able to act quickly in times of critical need and their recently finalized community plan allows our area to attract greater grant and foundation funding thus increasing potential for non-tax funding of needed programs and services.

Cost for the event is $20.00 and includes wine and hors d’oeuvres. This event is open to the public and attendees do not need to become a League member to participate.  For more information about this community event and to RSVP, please contact Patty Burns at (630) 251-5508. For more information about other League’s events and monthly meetings, please contact Roberta Borrino at (630) 283-2894.