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Together We Cope honors dinner dance patron
Homeless prevention agency presents award to C.D.E. Collision Centers for ongoing dinner dance support
Chuck and Donna Freiberg, owners of C.D.E. Collision Centers, were honored during Together We Cope’s annual dinner dance in March for their longtime support of the south suburban homeless prevention agency.
C.D.E. has been the $10,000 presenting sponsor of the nonprofit’s annual dinner for the past four years, and was a sponsor at other levels for several years previously. The Freibergs, of Homer Glen, said they support Together We Cope because of their commitment to community.
“Chuck and I are blessed to be able to help out,” Donna Freiberg said. “We wanted to give back to our local community, and we heard about Together We Cope and the great work it does.” Donna began by volunteering in TWC’s food pantry, and saw firsthand the wide scope of services the agency offers to south suburban families in crisis. “It was shocking to see so many people in need in our own backyard,” she said. Donna also serves on a new advocacy group recently formed to further promote and support TWC programs.
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The Freibergs have grown their family business to 15 locations in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. They opened a new facility at 7400 Duvan Drive in Tinley Park a few months ago. Two of their sons and other family members are involved in the business operation.
Linda Lopez, director of development at TWC, said the support of local business is critical to the agency’s operation and expressed gratitude for the Freibergs’ ongoing commitment. “We are very grateful to Chuck and Donna for their generous and loyal support. Their gifts of both time and treasure help drive our mission to aid our neighbors in their time of crisis,” she said.
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Together We Cope assists families in temporary crisis by supplying food, shelter, clothing and referrals, empowering its clients to return to self-sufficiency. Based in Tinley Park, the agency serves residents in 27 communities. Of every dollar donated to Together We Cope, 92 cents goes to client programs and services. Further information is at www.togetherwecope.org.
