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Posted by on Mar 29, 2012


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2nd Annual Royal Children’s Ball – Event Press Release

Posted by on Mar 28, 2012

Even thundering snow couldn’t stop Cinderella from attending the Ball this year. The DeKalb County Youth Service Bureau presented the 2nd Annual Royal Children’s Ball on Friday evening amidst the late winter blast.

The event was once again hosted at NIU’s Altgeld Hall and rolled out the red carpet treatment for children from the moment they arrived. This year’s ‘guests of honor’ enjoyed dancing, magic, royal salon treatment, raffles, family photos, games, crafts and even a special appearance from Cinderella and her prince, compliments of the Stage Coach Players.  

“This event is a great way to engage families and support a good cause at the same time. There were over 400 in attendance this year, which says a lot about how fun this event is for families with young children.”  - Michelle Nelson, Fundraising/Development Chair for the YSB Board of Directors.

The Youth Service Bureau is a non-profit counseling agency that has served DeKalb County youth and their families for over 40 years. They provide reduced-cost services including individual and family counseling, groups, and specialty programs for court involved youth, runaway youth, and youth suspended from school.

“In the past three years, we’ve seen significant increases in youth that are suffering from complex mental health issues and families that are in crisis with little support. Meanwhile, state funding is less reliable than ever. The Royal Children’s Ball is fun for families and allows us to help the families that need it most in our community.” – Jason Nicol, Executive Director.

The Royal Children’s Ball, which generates between $15,000 – $20,000 each year, is an affordable and fun activity for the entire family with non-stop action. It takes a lot of support from sponsors, vendors, and volunteers to make the night magical and memorable for the youngsters.

Becki Huml, who attended the Ball with husband Joey, daughters Maddie (7) and Avery (5), and their son Elijah (1 ½ ) “My daughter Avery couldn’t believe it when she heard that there were professional stylists ready to pamper them with hair and make-up.  She begged me to take her there from the moment we arrived at the ball.  She couldn’t stop smiling after seeing her hair and make-up. My girls were literally skipping down the hallway singing ‘this is the best night of our lives!’”

 


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YSB Announces….

Posted by on Feb 13, 2012

 

 

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Save the Date:

Posted by on Nov 23, 2011

Princes and Princesses, Ladies and Gentlemen

Come one, come all to the…

 

Royal Children’s Ball   

An enchanted evening for children pre-school through elementary and their families filled with music, food, dancing, and other majestic family activities.

When:    Friday, March 2nd, 2012

Where:  Altgeld Castle on the campus of NIU

Tickets: $15 per family member

Presented by: DeKalb County Youth Service Bureau

For Tickets or More Info:  815-748-2010 or click here


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It Was Like…Totally Awesome Dude!!!

Posted by on Oct 25, 2011

On September 30th, you may have seen some questionable outfits rolling into the Regale Center in downtown Sycamore

Don’t worry, you did not miss Halloween, the fabulous costumes you saw were actually guests of the “Totally Awesome 80’s Bash” fundraiser put on by Children’s Home + Aid and the DeKalb County Youth Service Bureau.

Guests of the event were taken down memory lane and partied like it was 1989 to the sounds of Madonna, Michael Jackson, REO Speedwagon and more. Highlights of the evening included a jaw-dropping performance by a Michael Jackson impersonator, vintage 80’s music by DJ BStarr, and a dance floor full of questionable 80’s dance moves!


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