Allison Shaffron

Event & Fundraising Committee

Sarah's Circle is a non-profit organization with a mission of serving women who are homeless or in need of a safe space. Sarah's Circle has provided support for thousands of women since 1979.

Today, Sarah’s Circle offers a variety of services – comprehensive physical services, permanent supportive housing, clinical services, a network of resources, and a community – to more than 900 women a year who are affected by homelessness. We encourage women to… Show more

Event & Fundraising Committee

Sarah's Circle is a non-profit organization with a mission of serving women who are homeless or in need of a safe space. Sarah's Circle has provided support for thousands of women since 1979.

Today, Sarah’s Circle offers a variety of services – comprehensive physical services, permanent supportive housing, clinical services, a network of resources, and a community – to more than 900 women a year who are affected by homelessness. We encourage women to empower themselves by rebuilding both emotionally and physically; realizing their unique potential as women. Show less

At Erie Neighborhood House, we’re committed to the growth and development of our community members. We offer English as a Second Language (ESL) for adult participants. This classroom-based program is curriculum-heavy and offers rolling admission to those interested.

Since its inception in 2003, The Illinois Chapter of Gift of Adoption has awarded more than $955,000 to complete adoptions for more than 285 children. These grants have given parentless children from around the world and the United States permanent homes and the chance to thrive.

Board members are responsible for building awareness and raising funds for this rapidly growing, energetic, national, nonprofit dedicated to putting adoption in reach for the millions of children world-wide… Show more

Since its inception in 2003, The Illinois Chapter of Gift of Adoption has awarded more than $955,000 to complete adoptions for more than 285 children. These grants have given parentless children from around the world and the United States permanent homes and the chance to thrive.

Board members are responsible for building awareness and raising funds for this rapidly growing, energetic, national, nonprofit dedicated to putting adoption in reach for the millions of children world-wide without a family. Gift of Adoption inspires adoption by providing grants to qualified parents – giving children without families permanent homes and the chance to thrive. Show less

Judge in the Givsly x SuitUp Bootcamp marketing competition

This year’s challenge was to create a socially-inclusive marketing campaign for a brand (Instagram, Oreo, Taco Bell, or Wendy's) that targets Gen Z and drives sales through digital and mass media outlets.

The goal by the end of the experience is to have these students see the corporate world as a part of "their world" and know that job titles such as CEO, CMO, Creative Director, Media Strategist, are in their grasp… Show more

Judge in the Givsly x SuitUp Bootcamp marketing competition

This year’s challenge was to create a socially-inclusive marketing campaign for a brand (Instagram, Oreo, Taco Bell, or Wendy's) that targets Gen Z and drives sales through digital and mass media outlets.

The goal by the end of the experience is to have these students see the corporate world as a part of "their world" and know that job titles such as CEO, CMO, Creative Director, Media Strategist, are in their grasp.

SuitUp equips students for life beyond the classroom by partnering with schools/youth organizations and businesses to develop, organize, and implement engaging educational competitions in communities across the US, Canada, and the UK. Students need to be active learners and innovators when it comes to career awareness and their education — not passively listening to professionals at a career day. Show less

Be My Eyes brings sight to blind and low-vision people.

The free, app-based service is made up of a global community of blind and low-vision people and sighted volunteers. Be My Eyes captures the power of technology and human connection to bring sight to people with vision loss. Through a live video call, volunteers supply blind and low-vision users with visual assistance for tasks ranging from matching colors, to checking if the lights are on, to preparing dinner.