In January 1992, the Jeffrey Hickman Memorial Fund was established in memory of Jeffrey Hickman. This memorial fund has been set up in Jeffrey’s name so those less fortunate can participate in the programs that Jeffrey enjoyed. To apply for financial assistance to participate in Day Camp, Special Olympics, Challenger Little League or other SWSRA programs through the Jeffrey Hickman Memorial Fund, contact the SWSRA office.
To donate to the Jeffrey Hickman Fund, please make checks payable to SWSRA-Jeffrey Hickman Memorial Fund and mail to the SWSRA office, 12521 S. Kostner, Alsip, IL. 60803. For further information, contact Lori Chesna at the SWSRA office.
Jeffrey’s memory will live on through SWSRA and the Jeffrey Hickman Memorial Fund.
Paul Victor Sandberg 1942-2001
Paul was an active participant in SWSRA since it began. He attended weekly programs such as golf, bowling and social club and went on special events throughout the year. Most of all he had fun and laughed a lot.
Paul’s participation greatly enhanced his life socially and emotionally, helped him grow in many ways, but most of all it made him happy! He looked forward to all the activities as he enjoyed being with everyone so much. Paul was especially fond of the many caring and dedicated staff members and volunteers who assisted with the programs. He spoke of them often.
As Paul’s sister and guardian, I will always be deeply grateful to SWSRA, their Board, Administration and Staff for providing a high quality recreation program for Paul and others. We would therefore like to set up a scholarship in Paul’s memory. We know this would make him very happy!
Qualifications:
- Must show financial need
- Reside in a group home, CILA or ICF
- Do not have parents, siblings or guardian and/or do not have contact with them
- Does not receive any other SWSRA scholarship
- $10-$100 Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis to be used for SWSRA activities.
Marilyn Summers Memorial Fund
On October 12, 2008, the world lost a very special lady, Marilyn Summers. She lost her battle with cancer after a brave fight. Marilyn worked at SWSRA for 20 years as our Office Manager and retired in 2001. She dedicated her entire life to her family, her church and to serving others in need. She was a true advocate for individuals with disabilities. She will always be remembered by all who were blessed to know Marilyn. Her family set up a SWSRA Marilyn Summers Memorial Fund through SWSRA. If you would like to make a donation to SWSRA in her memory, you can send a check payable to us at SWSRA and indicate that it’s for the SWSRA Marilyn Summers Memorial Fund. All Proceeds will go directly into our scholarship fund.
The SWSRA Scholarships are for residents who can show financialneed.Tomeet the criteria, your child must be 
on a medical card,lunch program or special circumstance.SWSRA scholarships cover 1/2 the cost of program fees. It DOES NOT cover any transportation fees. You are notified within one week if you are approved for a SWSRA scholarship.
Click on the link for an editable pdf of the scholarship form. Completed forms need to be turned into the SWSRA Office at 12521 S. Kostner Ave, Alsip, Illinois 60803 or can be faxed to (708)-389-6458. If there are any questions, don't hesitate to call SWSRA at 708-389-9423.
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