Above / Executive Director Judie Caribeaux of Family Shelter Service, second from left, accepts a big check from the Baird & Warner “160 Years of Giving Back” program.
With help from its generous supporters, Family Shelter Service recently won $10,000 in the Baird & Warner “160 Years of Giving Back” program, sponsored by the Baird & Warner Goodwill Network.
Each of the 25 Baird & Warner branch offices nominated a nonprofit in the community that addresses the needs of those less fortunate and helps them live healthy, safe and productive lives. Family Shelter Service was nominated by the Glen Ellyn Baird & Warner office, located at 543 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Votes were cast from Sept. 1 – 30. A total of $160,000 was given out to the sixteen charities who received the most votes during the month-long competition and more than 80,000 votes were tallied.
“There is truly no better way to celebrate Baird & Warner’s 160th anniversary than by empowering our neighbors to help in our local communities,” said Jennifer Alter Warden, chief operating officer and executive vice president of Baird & Warner, Chicagoland’s largest, locally owned independent residential real estate services company.
Through the Baird & Warner Good Will Network, Baird & Warner has donated millions of dollars and thousands of volunteer hours to a wide array of Chicagoland nonprofit organizations with a focus on shelter and homelessness, particularly for women and children.
Family Shelter Service since 1976
Founded in 1976, Family Shelter Service assists victims of domestic violence, helping them to rebuild their lives and break the cycle of domestic violence for themselves, their families and future generations. For more information, please visit www.familyshelterservice.org.
Photo and news release submitted by Maureen McGuire for Family Shelter Service
Other ways to lend support this month…
In the spirit of the season, October is a great month to visit Second Chance Resale Shop for the best buys in accessories for Halloween costumes. Plus all the proceeds from the sale of gently used items benefit Family Shelter Service. In Naperville, Second Chance Resale Shop is located in Tower Crossings, 1512 N. Naper Blvd., Suite 172. A second location is at 1131 Fairview Ave. in Westmont.
Be a Hero for Hope Annual 10K/5K Run-Walk steps off Sunday, October 25, 2015. The 1-Mile Competitive Run begins at 8AM, followed by the 5K and 10K Race at 8:15AM. The event will be held at the Athletic Field in Downers Grove to benefit Family Shelter Service. For complete info, visit www.familyshelterservice.org. Register at http://fssevents.org/.
