Meet the Winnetka Board.
We believe that with knowledge, opportunities, and support, we can disrupt generational poverty.
The Winnetka Board, an Auxiliary Board of the Northwestern Settlement, is a group of 30+ women dedicated to serving the needs of the Settlement community.
Our members provide support in the early childhood development program, tutor elementary students, volunteer in the food bank, and provide holiday support.
The funds raised by the Winnetka Board play a pivotal role in supporting these programs.
Together, we support the Northwestern Settlement.
About the Northwestern Settlement:
Northwestern Settlement is a dynamic and innovative leader in creating transformational opportunities for children and families to disrupt generational poverty.
We firmly believe that each succeeding generation should be better educated, more financially secure, and empowered to set and reach aspirational goals.
Since 1891, this has been the Settlement’s foundational purpose. The mission is to disrupt generational poverty by supporting, preparing, and empowering young people at distinct stage of life to break down barriers on their path to success in adulthood.
What we give:
Time, talent, and treasure.
As a modern fundraising board, we are ushering in a new approach to philanthropy, which includes the following:
Time – Volunteer hours, board leadership
Talent – Using one’s expertise to benefit the Northwestern Settlement
Treasure – Financial contributions (big or small) for the Northwestern Settlement
Voice – Time spent advocating and educating others about the Northwestern Settlement
Network – Leveraging personal and professional relationships or online followings to benefit the Northwestern Settlement
Get involved.
If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give back to the community, you’ve found your home. The Winnetka Board provides an excellent opportunity for interested volunteers to contribute to the Northwestern Settlement's mission on many levels (devoting time, treasure, talent) while building lifelong friendships and enhancing leadership skills.
The work of the Winnetka Board will focus on the following guiding principles:
Raise funds and engage new potential donors to support the mission of the Northwestern Settlement
Engage in hands-on volunteer opportunities that serve the Northwestern Settlement community.
If that sounds exciting to you, please use this form and we’ll reach out to you with more information about Winnetka Board membership.