New Moms
A Chicago non-profit that supports new parents with housing, job training, academic coaching, and family support. The organization’s comprehensive approach provides aid to mothers who are 24 years or younger and often impacted by systemic and structural barriers. New Moms combines behavioral research, proven methodology, and 40 years of real-world experience to give moms and their kids a path to lasting success. The firm understands there are too many young parents without the skill, support, or guidance to parent. In celebration of Mother’s Day, the firm chose to help young mothers in need and support New Moms as the organization helps to fill the gaps in resources available to new parents.
Giovanni Guzzardo College Fund
Giovanni Guzzardo College Fund
Giovanni is the son of John Guzzardo, a former colleague of David’s and Carrie’s with whom they worked closely. In June of 2021, John and Giovanni, along with John’s best friend Aaron Morgan, were involved in a head-on collision. John and Aaron were pronounced dead at the scene, but by nothing less than a miracle, Giovanni survived the accident and is expected to fully recover from his injuries. John was loved by so many people, and he will be remembered by all. He was a skilled attorney and man of so many talents, who was always there for those in need. Like his dad, Giovanni is incredibly smart and has a very bright future. If you wish to help support his future education, a college fund account has been set up and all funds raised will go towards his continued education.
Alzheimer’s Association
Leading the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Donated in memory of David’s father, Mel Goodman, who passed away five years ago from Alzheimer’s disease.
Crisis Center for South Suburbia
Providing hope and services to victims of domestic violence for 40 years through housing, counseling, advocacy, outreach and prevention programs. The Crisis Center for South Suburbia operates a 35-bed emergency shelter and has impacted the lives of more than 60,000 people. With a staff of more than 50 employees and a budget of over four million dollars, the Crisis Center continues to grow while offering free services to Chicago’s south suburban communities.
West Town Feeds
A community based program providing food and services to its neighbors in need. Since November West Town Feeds has provided over 15,000 meals to its neighbors who are experiencing homelessness, living in shelters, and families in need throughout Chicago.
Deborah’s Place
Deborah’s Place opens doors of opportunity for women who are homeless in Chicago. Supportive housing and services offer women their key to healing, achieving their goals and moving on from the experience of homelessness. Deborah’s Place started out humbly as an overnight shelter in a church basement. Now with two program locations and more than 115 units of housing across the city, Deborah’s Place is now the largest provider of permanent supportive housing in Chicago exclusively for unaccompanied women. It serves more than 400 women a year with the goal that once a woman comes to Deborah’s Place, she will never be homeless again.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Negaunee Music Institute
Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Negaunee Music Institute
Connecting people and their communities to the extraordinary musical resources of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Through industry-leading programs that educate audiences, train musicians, and serve diverse communities, Negaunee Music Institute transforms lives through participation in music. During the global pandemic, NMI has reimagined its programming to be delivered primarily online so that children continue to have access to music education and young instrumentalists continue their musical development, as the arts are more important than ever.
Ambassadors Head & Neck Oncology Fund
Ambassadors Head & Neck Oncology Fund
As a part of The James Cancer Hospital/Solove Research Institute in Columbus, Ohio, the fund is used to support research programs in the area of oral, head, and neck cancers at The James. This donation is in honor of Dr. Sachin Jhawar and the wonderful care he has given to Bonnie’s Mom.
OhioHealth Arthur G.H. Bing, MD, Cancer Center
OhioHealth Arthur G.H. Bing, MD, Cancer Center
Located in Columbus, Ohio, Bonnie’s brother David received cancer treatment at the Bing Cancer Center for three years until he passed away in September, 2020. “The Bing” provides differentiated, compassionate cancer care by a team who works to not only treat the disease, but care for the whole person.
Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (CAASE)
CAASE envisions a community free from all forms of sexual exploitation, including sexual assault and the commercial sex trade. CAASE addresses the culture, institutions, and individuals that perpetrate, profit from, or support sexual exploitation. Their work includes prevention, policy reform, community engagement, and legal services.
