Together We Cope names Linda Lopez to development position

Linda Lopez has been named director of development at Together We Cope, a homeless prevention agency based in Tinley Park and serving 27 south suburban communities.

Lopez, of Orland Park, is a former member of the agency’s board of directors. She has served as director of the Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Foundation for the past 10 years. Prior to that, she directed fundraising efforts for the YMCA and the Crisis Center for South Suburbia.

“Her background gives Linda great insights into the south suburban community,” said Kathryn Straniero, executive director of TWC. “Throughout her fundraising career she has helped generate millions of dollars in support of nonprofit organizations. She understands the issues in our communities and will be instrumental in developing new sources of support for our mission to assist families in temporary crisis.”

Lopez said she has been proud to support TWC for many years, both as a volunteer and as a donor. “I’m excited to continue that support as a member of the development team. I know that the staff and members of the board of directors are incredibly committed to the mission of Together We Cope. I think we all understand that at any time, any one of us could find ourselves in need of a helping hand. Together We Cope is there when someone’s world turns upside down. It is humbling to be part of a mission that is so compelling.”

Lopez can be contacted at llopez@togetherwecope.org