Rockin' The Spectrum

04/09/2026

💜 **NEW — ONLINE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP** 💜

Sometimes you just need to be around people who **get it.**

Rockin’ The Spectrum is starting an **Online Parent Support Group**, and I’ll be leading it.

I’m not a therapist or counselor. **I’m just a mom.** A mom who understands that this journey can sometimes leave you feeling lost, overwhelmed, or like no one really understands.

This group is for parents and caregivers who:

💜 Need a little support
💜 Are feeling lost or overwhelmed
💜 Want someone to listen
💜 Have questions or experiences to share
💜 Want to support other parents
💜 Just want to be around people who **get it**

☕ Grab your coffee.
💻 Get comfortable.
🩷 **Stay in your PJs!**

Kids in the background? **That's okay!** We're used to it. Noise, interruptions, someone needing you—we understand. That's real life.

Talk, listen, laugh, cry, share—or simply sit with us. There is no pressure.

🌟 **FIRST MEETING**
📅 **Thursday, September 17**
⏰ **6:30 PM**
💻 **Online**

After that, we'll meet on the **3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM.**

Want to join us? Reach out and we'll send you the link!

📧 [email protected]
📞 224-538-9736
💬 Or send us a message right here on Facebook

Whether you need support right now or have support to give, there's a place for you here.

💜 Come as you are. Be around people who just get it

I hope you'll join us!

Linda
Rockin’ The Spectrum

04/09/2026

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04/09/2026

🌈 Families — You Don’t Have to Figure It All Out Alone

Sometimes you don’t need another program. Sometimes you just need someone to help you figure out what comes next.

At Rockin’ The Spectrum, we want families of individuals with autism and other disabilities to know that you can reach out to us.

💙 Not sure what services are available?
💜 Having trouble finding resources?
💚 Navigating school or adult services?
🧡 Looking for sensory-friendly activities or providers?
💛 Have questions about safety, wandering, or community supports?
🩵 Feeling overwhelmed by paperwork or where to begin?

Reach out. We’re here to help.

We can help you explore resources, understand your options, make connections, and find your next steps.

There is no charge to reach out for family support.

At Rockin’ The Spectrum, we believe families deserve a place where they can ask questions, find connections, and feel understood.

💕 PLEASE SHARE

Please share this with your loved ones, friends, schools, teachers, neighbors, or anyone you think may need help but hasn’t found the support they need yet.

Sometimes one connection can make all the difference. 🌈

You are part of our Rockin’ family. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone.

📞 224-538-9736
📧 [email protected]

🌈 Rockin’ The Spectrum

03/09/2026

💙 **JOIN OUR FUNDRAISING & GALA COMMITTEE!** 💙

Do you enjoy bringing people together, connecting with local businesses, planning events or helping a great cause grow?

**Rockin’ The Spectrum is looking for community members to join our Fundraising & Gala Committee!**

You don't have to be a professional fundraiser or event planner. We're looking for people who care about our mission and are willing to help.

Committee members may help with:

✨ Reaching out to local businesses
✨ Finding sponsors
✨ Collecting raffle and Silent Auction donations
✨ Sharing fundraising ideas
✨ Helping plan our Heart of Inclusion Gala
✨ Promoting events in the community
✨ Helping with future fundraising events
✨ Connecting RTS with new community partners

Our biggest upcoming event is our **3rd Annual Heart of Inclusion Gala on February 20, 2027**, but we'd love for this committee to help Rockin’ The Spectrum with fundraising throughout the year.

Whether you have a lot of experience or simply want to get involved, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested?

Send us a message or contact:

📧 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
📞 224-538-9736

Come help us build more opportunities, support more families and continue creating a community where everyone belongs. 💙

**Rockin’ The Spectrum**

03/09/2026

💙✨ **VOLUNTEERS NEEDED — HEART OF INCLUSION GALA** ✨💙

Rockin’ The Spectrum is getting ready for our **3rd Annual Heart of Inclusion Gala** on **February 20, 2027**, at the Holiday Inn in Crystal Lake!

We are looking for approximately **7 dependable volunteers** to help us make the evening run smoothly.

Volunteer opportunities include:

✨ Guest check-in
✨ Silent Auction
✨ Rockin’ Raffle
✨ 50/50
✨ Guest assistance
✨ Setup and cleanup

Our gala runs from **6:00–10:00 PM**, with volunteers arriving around **5:30 PM**.

🍽️ **Dinner is provided!** We want our volunteers to sit down, eat and enjoy part of the evening with us too.

You don't need previous event experience. We'll have RTS staff leading each area and will make sure everyone knows exactly what they're doing.

If you'd like to volunteer, please send us a message or contact:

📧 [email protected]
📞 224-538-9736

Thank you for helping us create an evening that celebrates inclusion while supporting the programs and families of **Rockin’ The Spectrum**. 💙

**Heart of Inclusion Gala**
February 20, 2027
Holiday Inn — Crystal Lake

01/09/2026

Thank you, First Institute! What an honor to picked by you!

💙 Giving Back to Our Community 💙

We’re proud to support Rockin’ the Spectrum with a donation!

At First Institute, we believe in supporting organizations that make a positive impact on individuals and families in our community. We’re grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the amazing work Rockin’ the Spectrum does and help support their mission.

Thank you, Rockin’ the Spectrum, for everything you do! We’re honored to support you. 💙✨

29/08/2026

💜 **WE’RE STARTING A PARENT SUPPORT GROUP!** 💜

We have decided to start an **online Parent Support Group at Rockin’ The Spectrum**, and I’ll be leading it.

I’m not a therapist or a counselor. **I’m just a mom.** A mom who knows what it feels like to need someone who simply gets it.

This group is for you if you’re feeling lost, need some support, have questions, want someone to listen, or maybe you’re in a place where you want to support another parent who needs it.

**Stay in your PJs. Grab your coffee. Join us from your couch.** ☕💻

And please don't worry about the kids! We’re used to kids in the background. Noise, interruptions, someone needing you in the middle of a conversation—that’s real life, and **you are still welcome.**

There’s no need to have everything together before you join us.

Come talk. Come listen. Come laugh. Come cry. Or just come sit with people who understand.

💜 No judgment.
💜 No pressure.
💜 Parents supporting parents.
💜 A place to be around people who **just get it.**

Whether you need support right now or feel like you have support to give, **I hope you’ll join us.**

More details about our first online get-together are coming soon!

**Linda**
Rockin’ The Spectrum

28/08/2026

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