Welcome to the Schultz Foundation!
The Schultz Foundation facilitates positive change by ensuring that counselors and organizations are equipped to handle the emotional and social needs facing families and individuals across Illinois. Critical funding for groundbreaking work is provided for research to advance, develop, and enhance viable treatment options for vulnerable populations to improve mental health and emotional wellness.
Through the annual grant awards, the Schultz Foundation empowers counseling professionals with needed resources to enrich the lives of those they touch. Counselors provide guidance and direction to those who struggle with emotional distress and trauma.
The Foundation promotes innovative projects and programs, along with professional development, research, and mentoring for counseling professionals, organizations, and counseling graduate students. Improving lives and enhancing the counseling profession is the heart of the Schultz Foundation.
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Supporting. . .
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Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Families
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School Counseling
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Suicide Prevention
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Human Trafficking
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Victims of Trauma
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Veterans
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Autism
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LGBTQ
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Community Needs
News & Updates
The Schultz Foundation Invites You To A Special Presentation With
Dr. Maricruz Ramos, LPC RYT 200
on Friday, January 10, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Register Today!
Combat the stress of the holiday season with Dr. Maricruz Ramos as she leads participants through a gentle chair yoga session. Research has shown that even a few minutes of yoga can significantly reduce cortisol, eliminate stress, and increase an overall sense of well-being.
All ages and skill sets are welcome to participate. Join us from the comfort of your home or office as you enhance your health and well-being over the lunch hour.
Honor Someone With A Thoughtful Gift That
Is Both Meaningful and Impactful
Honoring & Remembering This Holiday Season
Celebrate someone special with a heartfelt gift that truly honors their impact in your life. This thoughtful package includes a beautifully designed card and a keepsake ornament, perfect for cherishing memories and showing appreciation. Let them know how much they mean to you through this consequential gesture. It's a gift that is both meaningful and impactful.
Grant Opportunities
Merlin W. Schultz
Professional Development Grant
Melanie E. Rawlins
Research Grant
Toni R. Tollerud
School Counselor Grant
Robert J. Nejedlo
Social Emphasis Grant
Giving and Sharing Resources
YOUR DONATION CAN MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT ON IMPROVING LIVES
The Schultz Foundation for Advancing Counseling promotes innovative projects and programs to enhance counseling services.
We support vital research and professional development for counseling professionals, organizations, agencies, and school counselors to meet the social and emotional needs of vulnerable populations.
These opportunities are realized through annual grants empowering counselors as they enrich the lives of those they touch and the communities they serve.
DONATE TODAY!
INTELLECTUAL SHARING AND DONATIONS
If you would like to support the Foundation or make an in-kind donation please let us know.
In-kind donations include sharing space in which to offer workshops, networking opportunities, or venues to provide access for counseling programs. We welcome submissions of articles and speakers for community engagements.
Intellectual gifts include volunteering a special skill or talent to help the Foundation expand services and/or programs. These gifts may include hosting a workshop, fundraising activities, or web page expansion to meet goals.
We appreciate the opportunity to connect with other counselors and/or organizations as we work together to enhance counseling.
