RESPOND NOW

Because all our neighbors matter.

Chicago Heights, IL   |  www.respondnow.org

Mission

Respond Now enhances quality of life in south suburban communities by working to alleviate hunger and prevent homelessness for people at risk.

Ruling year info

1971

Executive Director

Mr. Carl Wolf

Assistant Director

Anita Alvarado

Main address

PO Box 215

Chicago Heights, IL 60412 USA

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EIN

23-7091808

NTEE code info

Food Banks, Food Pantries (K31)

Housing Expense Reduction Support, Rent Assistance (L82)

Emergency Assistance (Food, Clothing, Cash) (P60)

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

The 22 communities Respond Now serves in the south suburbs are stricken with the highest levels of poverty and unemployment in all of suburban Chicago. Recent studies show that areas served by Respond Now have food insecurity rates as high as 48%. Foreclosure rates in our service area are some of the highest in all of suburban Cook County. Many of our clients are the working poor with families. Some of our clients have recently been laid off while others live on fixed incomes finding it difficult to make ends meet.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Homeless Prevention Program

The 22 communities Respond Now serves in the south suburbs are stricken with the highest levels of poverty and unemployment in all of suburban Chicago. Recent studies show that areas served by Respond Now have food insecurity rates as high as 48%. Foreclosure rates in our service area are some of the highest in all of suburban Cook County.

Many of our clients are the working poor with families. Some of our clients have recently been laid off while others live on fixed incomes finding it difficult to make ends meet.

Population(s) Served

Where we work

Goals & Strategy

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Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Respond Now provides an avenue for families to step into functional living. The agency assists those in need to not fall further into poverty.

We assist people with health, hunger and housing by 1)providing funds for prescription medications or assisting people to sign up for healthcare; 2)providing food to families through a partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository and community member food drives; 3)providing funds for rental, mortgage or utility assistance to prevent homelessness.

Respond Now has served the community now for forty-five years and has extensive knowledge and experience in Chicago Heights and surrounding suburbs. The staff is exceptionally suited to providing quality service with dignity.

Respond Now staff would like to be better prepared for the housing crisis facing our community.

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Board of directors
as of 06/19/2019
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Karen Yates

Franciscan St. James

Sue Perkins

Community Volunteer

Patrick Gallagher

Gallagher Asphalt

Elsa Razo

US Bank

Margaret Lewis

Park Forest Health Department

Kelvin Oliver

Trustee, Village of Olympia Fields

Teri Gaby

National Council of Jewish Women

McKenley Willson, III

Wells Fargo Advisors

Patricia Houlihan

Community Volunteer

Susan McCarthy

Community Volunteer

Bob Klonowski

Pastor, Faith Lutheran Church

Board leadership practices

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  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes