April is National Volunteer Month, which is an opportunity
to celebrate and honor the people investing their time and resources in communities through service. At Chicago Commons, we are proud to have such dedicated people that help us raise funds, plan events and serve as brand ambassadors of our organization.

This month, with the help of two wonderful volunteers, Daisy Martinez and Meredith Kaminski, we are launching a school supply drive. The school supply drive will benefit children from our early childhood development program, which serves more than 1,300 children.

We will collect items including books, back packs and art/school supplies through the spring and summer and distribute to families in August, just in time for school. Please click here for a full list of supplies and how to participate as a collection location.

Volunteering is a great way to strengthen your connection to the community, expand your social and professional network and help others. I hope you will join us to help change the lives of children and families in need. 

Sincerely, 

Edgar Ramriez

President and CEO

Chicago Commons

This spring, we launched the Chicago Commons Emerging Leadership Council (CELC), which is our new young professionals board. The official kick-off event to welcome and get to know the new CELC members was yesterday at Haymarket Pub & Brewery.

Thanks to all our new and prospective members for attending and to Stricklin & Associates for sponsoring the event! If you are interested or know someone interested in being a part of the CELC, please contact Sarah Frick at [email protected] .