The Helping Hand Foundation

The Helping Hand Foundation was established to raise funds and community awareness for Helping Hand Center. The Foundation Board of Directors works closely with the Marketing & Development Department and with many of our agency events.

Foundation Mission Statement

To assist the Helping Hand Center in providing “service for life” to individuals with disabilities by assuring the agency’s long-term financial stability through fund raising and financial stewardship.

Foundation Vision Statement

To foster community awareness about Helping Hand Center’s success in providing “service for life” for people with disabilities so that donors will choose the Helping Hand Foundation as their primary choice for charitable giving.

Helping Hand Foundation Board

Bob Ackermann

Attorney

David Bishop

PNC Bank, Wealth Management

Kevin Chandler

Vice President, Wealth Management, Northern Trust

Bob Conrad

Mayor of Countryside

Michael Ettleson (Vice-Chairperson)

Owner, Ettleson Cadillac-Buick, & Hyundai, LLC

Edward J. Farrell III (Treasurer)

Senior Vice President, Hinsdale Bank & Trust

Howard Habenicht

Retired CEO, Vibro/Dynamics Corporation

Tom Janus

CPA Accountant

Patricia Lehman

Coldwell Banker

Phil Palmer

Owner/Operator, Palmer Place Restaurant & Biergarten

Jeff Pieta

All Information Services, Inc.

Michael Slinkman

Business Owner, SKS & Associates

Christine Speiser

Jim Stillo

President, The Skydan Group