The terrorists responsible for these attacks on freedom must be brought to justice. In this time of national tragedy, it is profoundly important for all Americans to band together and reach out a strong arm of assistance to all of those victimized by Tuesday s terrorist attacks. There are numerous ways to do this, including blood drives and, of course, charitable donations. Attorney General Jim Ryan strongly encourages all citizens of Illinois to do whatever they can to help. It is imperative to remember that there may be those out there who wish to profit from our collective sense of charitable obligation and patriotism.
Charity fraud is real, and it is being carried out even today.
Some of these charities are nothing more than despicable profiteers. Please take a moment or two to investigate the charity soliciting your help. The Next Step for Teen Moms Center is a partnership between the University of Chicago Department of Pediatrics and the Junior League of Chicago. The grant was awarded to the University of Chicago Foundation, which distributed the funds to the Next Step program. The Center opened in a new location in downtown Quincy and to date has coordinated 103 reported cases of child abuse in the Adams County area.