United Way of Metropolitan Chicago said its board of directors named Wendy DuBoe its new president and chief executive officer Monday.
DuBoe was named interim CEO in January after serving as chief operating officer. She replaced Laura Thrall, who stepped down to pursue other opportunities.
“Wendy has played a key role in United Way’s forward looking strategic initiatives, which coupled with her track record of strong leadership makes her an ideal choice to be the new CEO,” Ellen Costello, chair...
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Posted 4/16/12 6:38 AM UTC | Category: Media Mentions
North Shore United Way (NSUW) combined efforts with local businesses and volunteers to coordinate the fourth annual North Shore Food Drive. The week-long food drive ran February 11-18 to collect food, personal care items and other donated goods for local food pantries throughout the area. Last year, the food drive collected over 10,000 pounds of donations which NSUW hopes to exceed in this year’s efforts.
On Feb. 19, United Way volunteers, board members and staff members sorted the donated goods...
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Posted 2/20/12 7:48 AM UTC | Category: Media Mentions
United Way of DuPage/West Cook (UWDWC) is pleased to announce David Cassel has joined the organization as Chief Professional Officer (CPO). In his new role, Cassel will be the catalyst to mobilize relationships with local community stakeholders, corporate partners and community volunteers. He will also play an integral role in spearheading the organization’s LIVE UNITED 2020 movement in the west suburban communities.
Cassel joins the United Way team from Alliance of Local Service Organizations...
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Posted 2/20/12 7:39 AM UTC | Category: Media Mentions
Hyatt Regency Chicago rang in the New Year with a bang and well deserved dollars for the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago. In keeping with its tradition of giving back to the community, the downtown Chicago hotel celebrated New Year’s Eve with its first annual NYE Ballroom Blitz. This amazing event was a resounding success in creating awareness and raising money for the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, and in giving guests a festive way to lend a hand and hope to the families of Chicago.
“We...
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Posted 2/9/12 8:11 AM UTC | Category: Media Mentions
For the first time in at least five years, the Lake Forest High School hockey team played the Lake Forest Academy varsity.
The venue could not have been more unique, and the cause was just as special.
Drawing on the surging popularity of the NHL’s Winter Classic, the two teams played their own version — the Cross Town Winter Classic, Lake Forest style — outdoors at the Winter Club on Sunday. The game was sponsored by North Shore United Way’s Youth Board, and all proceeds went back to United...
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Posted 1/24/12 8:36 AM UTC | Category: Media Mentions
