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HandsOn Suburban Chicago

Connecting People With Purpose

Arlington Heights, IL   |  http://www.HandsOnSuburbanChicago.org

Mission

To positively impact communities by connecting people to enriching volunteer experiences

Ruling year info

1970

Executive Director

Christine Cholewa

Main address

2121 South Goebbert Rd

Arlington Heights, IL 60005 USA

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Formerly known as

The Volunteer Center of NW Suburban Chicago

EIN

36-2692866

NTEE code info

Voluntarism Promotion (T40)

Youth Development Programs (O50)

Senior Centers/Services (P81)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

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Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Our mission is to positively impact communities by connecting people to enriching volunteer experiences. By harnessing the power of volunteers, HandsOn Suburban Chicago (HOSC) strengthens 44 communities and builds capacity for over 100 nonprofits in Northern Cook and Northern DuPage Counties. In addition to helping nonprofits, HOSC volunteers also help support a large underserved population of seniors with a wide array of services that helps them age in place, promote socialization and reduce isolation. Additionally HOSC mobilizes volunteers to deliver academic and social support to under resourced and at-risk youth. HOSC also educates nonprofits about volunteerism and best practices in the field through yearly trainings and classes to our communities.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Volunteer Management, Recruitment and Nonprofit Training

Recruiting and connecting volunteers with area nonprofits and schools and educating and training the community about best practices in volunteer management.
Our major programs include...
• Volunteer Referral Program which refers thousands of new volunteers annually to over 100 nonprofit organizations and schools.
• School Program mobilizes volunteers helps hundreds of area at-risk youth with academic, social, and service learning activities.
• AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program connects hundreds of individuals 55+ with area nonprofits. The program helps seniors age in place, reduce isolation and promote socialization.
• Community Paint-a-thon, is a community partnership that provides exterior home painting and light repair services to low income seniors, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Lunchtime in-school tutoring and mentoring to low-income elementary school students in Des Plaines, Mount Prospect and Palatine. Success is measured by surveying the student’s teachers at the end of the school year.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth

After-school homework assistance and social and emotional learning activities for at-risk middle school students at Community Consolidated School District 21’s Cooper, Holmes and London Middle Schools. Success is measured by reviewing student’s grades and behavior throughout the year.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth

AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program connecting individuals 55+ with volunteer opportunities in a variety of different sectors to help underserved seniors age in place, reduce isolation and promote socialization. Success is measured by yearly surveys of our members and community partners.

Population(s) Served
Seniors
Children and youth

Where we work

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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HandsOn Suburban Chicago

Board of directors
as of 12/09/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Ed Lorgeree

Ed Lorgeree

Michelle Beckemeier

Gregg Menzies

David Prichard

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 3/11/2022
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Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female

Race & ethnicity

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Sexual orientation

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Disability

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