Ecker Center to host 'Gathering Party' for auction donations

Join a "Gathering Donations for Good" party to benefit the Ecker Center for Mental Health from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Elgin home of Cathy and Art Malm. To RSVP and get directions, email kcatlin@eckercenter.org.

At the February event, they will be gathering items to be auctioned at the Ecker Center's "Wishes for Wellness" brunch, set for March 13 at The Haight in Elgin. Bring a gift (valued at least $20) to be entered into the live or silent auction.

By donating airline miles, vacation homes, tickets to sporting events, electronics, and more you can help Ecker and receive a tax deduction in return.

They welcome cash donations as well. If you can't attend but would still like to participate, call Kay Catlin at (847) 695-0484, ext. 1913, to arrange for pickup.

Looking for suggestions? The wish list also includes: home goods, wine or wine baskets, gift cards, toys, games, spa or massage certificates, golf packages, time shares, concert tickets, hotel packages.

Visit www.eckercenter.org or follow the center on Facebook.

Founded in 1955, the Ecker Center for Mental Health provides an array of outpatient mental health services. Crisis, psychiatry and counseling services are available to adults, children and adolescents. Other adult services range from early intervention to recovery and include crisis, psychiatric, case management, rehabilitation, intensive outpatient, residential and psychotherapy assistance. They have offices in Elgin, St. Charles and Streamwood.