Bridge Communities: Advocating for the homeless

Bridge Communities: Advocating for the homeless

Bridge Communities is an organization that collaborates with churches and community groups to provide resources and solutions to the homeless. Over 70,000 residents in DuPage county live in poverty. Almost 90 hours for someone or two to work a week at minimum age would afford a two bedroom apartment which averages almost a 1,000 a month

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The impact of Batten Disease

The impact of Batten Disease

Noah and Laine suffer from Batten Disease, a rare genetic illness that presently affects 2 to 4 of every 100,000 births in the United States. Laine has a twin sister, Emily, who does not have the disease. Affected children suffer mental impairment, worsening seizures, and progressive loss of sight and motor skills. Eventually, children with Batten disease become blind, bedridden, and unable to communicate.

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