St. Coletta’s Nominated to Win $24K, Invites Public to Vote

Tinley Park, IL: St. Coletta’s has been nominated to win a $24,000 grant from Baird & Warner’s Good Will Network. Ten local charities were nominated by Baird & Warner’s Chicagoland sales offices, and the general public has been asked to visit vote.bairdwarner.com now through August 31st to vote.

“This grant would make a big impact on the residential clients we serve. It will help provide basic care needs such as hygiene products and clothing plus, medical care. It will also provide our participants with opportunities to engage in the community,” stated St. Coletta’s of Illinois Director of Development Carrie Seida. “We are so grateful to Elaine Kindt, Baird & Warner realtor, for this nomination. Help St. Coletta’s and vote today!”

Baird & Warner launched the $24K of Solid Good campaign in 2017 as a way of involving the larger Chicagoland community in its dedication to helping local charities fight homelessness. The company asked its real estate agents, loan officers, and employees to nominate local shelter-related nonprofits they see making a difference in their own neighborhoods.

“The people of Chicagoland are more than clients. They’re our neighbors, and it is our duty and privilege to help our neighbors whenever we can,” said Jennifer Alter Warden, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Baird & Warner, Chicagoland's largest locally owned independent residential real estate services company. “Our local sales teams are an integral part of their communities, and they regularly take it upon themselves to help their neighbors in need. From month-long donation drives to annual fundraising events, our branch offices are empowered to make a positive difference in our neighborhoods.”

St. Coletta’s residential program provides affordable housing for 160 individuals diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Supported by trained staff 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, the residential program provides a safe and nurturing environment where individuals learn to live as independently as possible while living, working, and participating in the community. Funding from Baird & Warner will provide daily living support that includes: basic care items, community engagement activities, and medical support.

From now to August 31st, the public can visit vote.bairdwarner.com to vote for St. Coletta’s to receive $24,000.

St. Coletta's of Illinois, celebrating its 70th year, provides services to over 250 adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential care, educational programs, medical care, religious and pastoral care, vocational services, and specialized facilities. To learn more about St. Coletta’s, please contact us at 708-342-5200 or visit our website at www.stcil.org.