August 27, 2024
Supporting Our Local Communities
At Resource 1, we know we wouldn’t be who we are today without the support of our communities. That’s why we operate with a deep sense of philanthropy, getting involved when and where we can to give back.
Resource 1 Teams Up With Photos for Food to Fight Hunger
Resource 1 teamed up with Photos for Food to raise money to help feed families in need. With the infamous River Forest, Illinois Halloween house as the backdrop, families arrived decked in their Halloween costumes for 5-minute mini photo sessions with fantastic professional photographers in exchange for $5 minimum donations.
The first $500 donated was matched by Resource 1. 100% of the proceeds were donated to Beyond Hunger, a food pantry serving the Oak Park, River Forest, and 11 other surrounding communities.
Resource 1 Supports Family-Owned Restaurant Sip Barrington in Donating Daily Meals to Hospital Workers
Beginning as early as mid-March, the coronavirus pandemic has pushed everyone to adjust to a “new norm.” For some people, this means acclimating to work-from-home life while juggling childcare. For local business owner, TammyLynn Brewer, and her family, life has consisted of long hours in the kitchen at their family-owned and operated restaurant, Sip Barrington. Together, they happily prepare and deliver meals free of charge to local heroes in the ER at Barrington’s Good Shepherd Hospital.
To support as many healthcare workers as possible, the Brewer family created a GoFundMe for those interested in sponsoring a meal. Resource 1 was honored to support the Brewer family’s mission through a $500 donation.
See the Brewer’s GoFundMe page here
Resource 1 Hosts Chicago’s Pritzker College Prep School for Annual Career Exploration Day
At Resource 1, we work with talented IT professionals who have an unparalleled passion for technology and a commitment to drive the innovations of today into a new era. For many, their interest in technology was sparked by the resources and support they received growing up. This is why we were honored to partner with Pritzker College Prep for a third time for their annual Sophomore Career Exploration Day.
Partnering with Oak Park Education Foundation to Fund Middle School VEX Robotics Teams
OPEF is a privately funded nonprofit organization that brings educational programs, including VEX Robotics, to students in the K-8 range. We know that Resource 1’s financial support and commitment will help develop great scientific minds for our future. STEM and robotics will be a large part of the future when these children graduate from college.
Learn more about OPEF VEX Robotics here.
Read our blog for more details or check out the Chicago Tribune feature here.
Partnering with Chicago Schools for Career Exploration Day
Resource 1 was delighted to partner with Pritzker College Prep recently on their inaugural Sophomore Career Exploration Day. The school is located on the West side of the City of Chicago, where over 90% of their graduated students are the first in their families to attend college. Resource 1 is excited to partner up with Pritzker College Prep for future career events and introduce more students to the world of Information Technology.
“Building Homes and Lives in the Dominican Republic” – Featuring Resource 1 Team Member, Kristen Long
Driven by strong philanthropic values, Resource 1 regularly encourages its team members to get involved in their communities. Recently, Account Executive Kristen Long had an eye-opening experience during her mission trip to the Dominican Republic.
Roots with Northern Illinois University’s Annual Greek Life Fundraising Event
Anastasia Valentine, Executive Vice President at Resource 1, is the founder of the “Do It To the Crowd” fundraising event, held annually by the ladies of Alpha Sigma Alpha at Northern Illinois University. Funding the Special Olympics, the fundraiser was created by Valentine 26 years ago. We’re proud that the Resource 1 team lives out our core values to give back to our local communities.
Resource 1 Philanthropy
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