Palumbo Family Foundation Presents $7,500 to St. Coletta's

Tinley Park, Illinois - Greg and Mike Palumbo from The Palumbo Family Foundation presented St. Coletta’s of Illinois with a check for $7,500 from recent fundraising efforts at their Third Annual Trivia Night.

The Palumbo Family Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, was established in 2015 to identify and provide support for Chicagoland South and Southwest Suburban organizations. One hundred percent of the proceeds from this event benefitted two area charitable organizations: St. Coletta’s of Illinois and South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA).

Their special event has grown from its first year and brought in over 170 people who were eager to test their trivia knowledge. St. Coletta’s Crossing Corner’s Bakery sold baked goods made by students enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program. Raffle tickets were sold throughout the night to win some fabulous prizes and guests could bid on a silent auction. Each team consisted of six to eight people who were given the opportunity to decorate their tables for a chance to win an additional prize. When stumped on a question, teams could purchase Mulligans.

To accommodate its growth, a sound system and two additional TV’s were brought in to ensure that everyone could see and hear the questions and answers.

“The event was a great success,” said Greg Palumbo. “We could not have been happier with how it turned out.” Next year’s Trivia Night will take place in June.

Director of Development Linda Lopez, Assistant Director of Development Carrie Seida, and some of St. Coletta’s participants accepted the check on behalf of St. Coletta’s of Illinois.

For additional information regarding St. Coletta’s of Illinois and its programs, please contact Annette Skafgaard at 708-342-5200. If you would like additional information regarding the St. Coletta’s Foundation, please contact Carrie Seida at 708-342-5246.

Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Coletta’s of Illinois Foundation is a non-profit organization, providing support and funding for children and adults with developmental disabilities in the areas of: residential care, educational programs, medical care, vocational services, religious and pastoral care, and specialized facilities.

Photo Caption: The Palumbo Family Foundation presents St. Coletta’s of Illinois Foundation with a check for $7,500 from proceeds raised from their Third Annual Trivia Night. Pictured (L to R): St. Coletta’s of Illinois Participants Selena Hock, Richard Collette, Michael Allen, and Nick Byers with Mike Palumbo, Greg Palumbo, Linda Lopez and Carrie Seida.