www.strongerneighborhoodsawards.liveunitedchicago.org2024 Stronger Neighborhoods Awards - United Way of Metro

Chicago HONOREES SPONSORS HIGHLIGHTS NEIGHBORHOODS DONATE HONOREES SPONSORS HIGHLIGHTS NEIGHBORHOODS DONATE Morning Slide Block 27 Days 00 Hours 36 Minutes 46 Seconds Join us in celebrating the dedication of business, civic, nonprofit, and community leaders in building stronger neighborhoods and a stronger, more equitable Chicago region. Thursday, May 30, 2024 11:30am–1:30pm Hilton Chicago, Grand Ballroom, 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago Buy Tickets Sponsorship HONOREES Each year United Way recognizes honorees who exemplify what it means to LIVE UNITED. United Way is proud to announce that this year we will present the Andrew J. McKenna Leadership Award to David Casper , an individual whose selfless actions have encouraged others to step forward as civic leaders and philanthropists, improving the quality of life for countless individuals and families in the Chicago region. The Corporate Leadership Award will be presented to Nicor and accepted by Wendell Dallas, President and Chief Executive Officer, for the firm’s longstanding commitment to United Way. The Community Leadership Award will be presented to Don V. Villar and recognizes an individual or organization who strives to strengthen communities across the region. ANDREW J. MCKENNA LEADERSHIP AWARD David Casper Chairman of the Board, BMO Financial Corp. CORPORATE LEADERSHIP AWARD Nicor Gas accepted by Wendell Dallas, President and Chief Executive Officer COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD Don V. Villar Secretary-Treasurer, Chicago Federation of Labor ANDREW J. MCKENNA LEADERSHIP AWARD David Casper Chairman of the Board, BMO Financial Corp. CORPORATE LEADERSHIP AWARD Nicor Gas accepted by Wendell Dallas, President and Chief Executive Officer COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD Don V. Villar Secretary-Treasurer, Chicago Federation of Labor co-chairs as of 5/1/24 Arbor Investments / The Purcell Companies David C. Blowers John A. Canning, Jr. Linda Coberly Lester Crown Wendell Dallas Jim Denny Robert B. Ford Darrel Hackett Teresa Winton Harmon Torrence L. Hinton Travis C. Hunter, Jr. Timothy Knight Randy Lyon John W. Madigan Carina Markel Michael O’Grady Christopher A. O’Herlihy The Honorable Bruce and Diana Rauner John W. Rogers, Jr. Chris Reyes Patrick G. Ryan Michael J. Sacks Scott C. Swanson SPONSORS as of 4/29/24 Thank you to our generous sponsors who make this event possible. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please download and complete the event sponsorship form . BMO Neighborhood Sponsor Crown Family Neighborhood Sponsor John W. 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For more ways to make your sponsorship donation or to review the list of sponsorship benefits, please download and complete the response form . For questions or more information, please contact Molly McDonald at mmcdonald@pjhchicago.org . OUR NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORKS Community organizations and individuals across the Chicago region are working to improve their local neighborhoods. United Way of Metro Chicago sits at the intersection of economic opportunity and human services—we provide training, funding, resources and knowledge to bring community-driven goals of our Neighborhood Network communities to life. AUBURN GRESHAM Learn more AUSTIN Learn more BLUE ISLAND/ROBBINS Learn more BRIGHTON PARK Learn more BRONZEVILLE Learn more CICERO Learn more ELGIN Learn more ENGLEWOOD Learn more EVANSTON Learn more FAR SOUTH Learn more FORD HEIGHTS / CHICAGO HEIGHTS Learn more GARFIELD PARK Learn more HARVEY Learn more LITTLE VILLAGE Learn more PARK FOREST / RICHTON PARK Learn more SOUTH CHICAGO Learn more WEST CHICAGO Learn more Video Highlights For years, United Way of Metro Chicago has celebrated the commitment of business, civic, nonprofit, and community leaders to build stronger neighborhoods and a stronger, more equitable Chicago region. Browse these video highlights of our Neighborhood Networks and previous Luncheons! 10 Years United Way of Metro Chicago Neighborhood Networks: A Decade of Transformation NEXT VIDEO 2023 Awards Luncheon United Way of Metro Chicago’s Stronger Neighborhoods Awards Luncheon (2023) NEXT VIDEO 2022 Awards Luncheon United Way of Metro Chicago’s Stronger Neighborhoods Awards Luncheon (2022) NEXT VIDEO 2019 Awards Luncheon United Way of Metro Chicago’s Stronger Neighborhoods Awards Luncheon (2019) NEXT VIDEO United, we are building a stronger, more equitable Chicago region. LIVEUNITEDchicago.org Follow Follow Follow Follow Follow PREVIOUS LUNCHEON EVENTS 2023 Luncheon 2022 Luncheon ELGIN As of the 2020 census, Elgin had a total population of 114,797, making it the sixth largest city in Illinois. As a new Neighborhood Network launched in 202 3 , E lgin will build it s coalition and refine its community vision over the next three years. The Elgin Neighborhood Network has promising plans and vision for strengthening their local community, plus they have a high degree of readiness to succeed in implementing the Neighborhood Network model. Englewood Englewood is one of the 77 official community areas in Chicago and is located on Chicago’s South Side. As a new Neighborhood Network launched in 2022, Englewood will build its coalition and refine its community vision over the next three years. The Englewood Neighborhood Network was included in the expansion of the Neighborhood Network Initiative in 2022 due to its existing plans and vision for strengthening its local communities, stakeholder and funder interest, and Teamwork Englewood’s high degree of readiness for implementing the model. Far South Approximately 98% of residents are people of color, and more than 65% are unemployed or not in the labor market. As a new Neighborhood Network launched in 2022, Far South will be working to build its coalition and begin implementing its community vision over the next three years. The Far South Neighborhood Network was included in the expansion of the Neighborhood Network Initiative in 2022 due to its existing plans and vision, strong community leadership, stakeholder and funder interest, the proposed expansion of the Red Line, and the Far South Chicago Coalition’s high degree of readiness for implementing the Neighborhood Network model. Garfield Park A predominantly Black community with more than 50% of households in Garfield Park earn less than $25,000 annually. The Garfield Park Rite to Wellness Collaborative envisions a vibrant culture where legacy and future residents experience the highest quality of life. The Garfield Park Neighborhood Network was included in the expansion of the Neighborhood Network Initiative in 2022 due to its existing coalition and articulated vision for strengthening the Garfield Park community. Auburn Gresham A predominantly Black community with many of the residents having experienced disinvestment, resulting in a 55 percent low income rate. Once a swampy marshland, the neighborhood now sits at the center of one of the city’s major thoroughfares. Despite its busy location between I-94 and the Dan Ryan Expressway, Auburn Gresham is home to a hidden beauty—the Auburn Park lagoons—where neighbors still gather to fish and play. The Auburn Gresham Neighborhood Network is using...