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Recently Chicago Shares representatives (Julie Stagliano, Executive Director, board Vice
President Elizabeth Kohlbeck and board member Susan Gold) attended a meeting convened by the Social Action Ministries of Old St. Pat's Church. The goal was to inform and connect with representatives from numerous Chicago area organizations delivering basic services to the disadvantaged, be they the homeless, recently arrived immigrants or others in need. Many of those at the meeting were unfamiliar with Chicago Shares and we were pleased to share our mission and goals, as well as point out how we had partnered with several of the organizations present through our grants program. We found many examples of intersections of services and collaborations among these diverse organizations. Meeting representatives included Chicago Help Initiative, St. Sabina’s Church, St. Chrysostom Church, Assumption Church, Catholic Charities, Fourth Presbyterian Church, Young Men’s Educational Network, Franciscan Outreach, to name but a few of the 20 or so in attendance. Follow up to this meeting will include completing a Survey of Basic Needs Services that will facilitate making referrals, as well as finding opportunities for collaboration and partnering in various outreach activities. Chicago Shares will be following up with several people whose organizations may be willing to promote/purchase/distribute Chicago Shares in the future.
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A Visit From Our Founder12/19/2024  On December 15, 2024, while selling Shares at HNC our program founder, Ann Klocke, stopped by to say hello. She was thrilled that the organization she introduced to Chicago was still helping the hungry poor 30 years later. We are so grateful to all Ann gave to Chicago Shares. We feel blessed to continue her legacy.
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In May 2024, Chicago Shares presented Assumption Parish with a resolution of thanks from its board of directors recognizing the church's outstanding support for our mission. Photo: Left to right, Chicago Shares president King Poor, board member Susan Gold, Fr. Joseph Chamblain, pastor of Assumption Parish, executive director Julie Stagliano, and board secretary Ron Polanecki.
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Gratitude for Assumption and Moody5/14/2024 Last year, Chicago Shares celebrated 30 years of service. In gratitude for this milestone and some of our most stalwart supporters who've made our mission possible, on May 10, Chicago Shares executive director, Julie Stagliano, board secretary, Ron Polaniecki, and board president, King Poor, presented resolutions of appreciation to Assumption Church and The Moody Church. Assumption Church Left to right: King Poor, Susan Gold (Chicago Shares board member and head of shares distribution at Assumption), Fr. Joseph Chamblain, Julie Stagliano, and Ron Polaniecki) The Moody Church Left to right: Ron Polaniecki, King Poor, Pastor Larry McCarthy, Kaitlyn Wisniewski
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Chicago Shares was proud to have an advertisement featured in Streetwise Magazine in the July 2023 issues. We are excited to continue to spread the word about Chicago Shares, as sales resume at many of our partner churches. As seen in the Streetwise Magazine ad, our message is unwavering: Give help and hope. Give Chicago Shares.  |
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