12/13/2025
Has it really been two months since I posted an update?!? 📅
Well, the wheels of change certainly turn slowly, but every inch is movement in the right direction! At this point, we have filed to register our Foundation's name with the State of IL and are awaiting approval. After that, we file for a TIN with the IRS, file our Articles of Incorporation with Illinois to become an official legal entity, and then go back to the IRS for 501c3 status. I'm learning that it's an awful lot of hurry up and wait!
And to be honest, I'm not a very patient person. Good thing I have a full time job and the Holidays to keep me busy! While waiting, though, I have secured commitments from five trusted partners (friends, really) to compose our Board of Directors. Each has a professional specialty for which they were specifically chosen (construction, social work, legal matters, risk management, and health services) to ensure we have a wide range of expertise. And, of course, I'm the financial nerd! 🤓
I will be introducing each of our board directors to you as things move along. I also want to make sure we highlight key community partners who have already stepped up to help when we need them!
For now, thank you for sticking with me. Who knew a good idea could take soooooooo long to get off the ground?!? Please keep sending those prayers, positive vibes, and supportive comments, and I'll keep sending the updates! ❤️
