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 Members

Bob Ackermann
Attorney

Tony L. Bresnahan
Business Owner
Chariot Automotive

David Bishop
Wealth Manager
USBank – Private Client Group

Michael Dupont, M.D.
Family Medical Center of LaGrange

Michael Ettleson (Vice-Chairperson)
Owner
Ettleson Cadillac-Buick, Inc.
Ettleson Hyundai, LLC

Edward J. Farrell III (Treasurer)
Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking
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.

Allison Lynn-Ryan
Attorney

Michael Slinkman
Business Owner
SKS & Associates

Jim Stillo
President, The Skydan Group

Dennis F. Trybus, Ph.D. (President)
Executive Director
Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center