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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Loaves & Fishes Welcomes Naperville CARES Home

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Everyone loves a homecoming. Homecomings reunite those that were meant to be together. They conjure remembering the good old days and sharing the joyful anticipation of moments yet to come.

In 1999, Loaves & Fishes hadn’t any spare room themselves when they offered a home to rookie organization Naperville CARES at its location at 556 W. 5th Avenue. Friends do whatever is necessary to accommodate each other. They were able to eke out a tiny niche behind a freezer where the second desk consisted of a clipboard on a volunteer’s lap. CARES was thrilled. When an opportunity arose to build out a small office at the same location a couple of years later, the excitement grew.

Both agencies experienced notable growth as increased need arose in the community. In 2006 CARES ventured out able to support themselves and accommodate their rising number of clients in a larger office.

The organizations’ relationship continued: client referrals were routinely made to the other, programming resources were shared, attendance was reciprocated at fundraising events and discussion ensued over collaborative solutions for clients. Loaves & Fishes and Naperville CARES diligently grew their organizations, each developing strong models in their program areas.

Last year, the organizations began a dialogue about sharing databases and enhancing their clients’ agency experience. Aligning as a unified organization bound by common missions, strategies, values and cultures not only seemed plausible but seamlessly achievable.

We are excited to announce the permanent partnership between Loaves & Fishes Community Services and Naperville CARES. Over the next six months, we will keep you updated on the evolution of this integration process that will provide excellence in service for our community.

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Michelle Iskowitz
Michelle Iskowitzhttp://www.loaves-fishes.org
Michelle Iskowitz is Director of Marketing & Communications for Loaves & Fishes Community Services. Contact her at miskowitz@loaves-fishes.org or visit www.loaves-fishes.org.

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