DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity

Today is Equal Pay Day! . Equal Pay Day represents how far into the next year the average American woman must work to earn what the average American man earned in the previous year. . With initiatives like our Women's History Month Panel + Women Build, we continually break down these barriers and support generational wealth, working to close the pay gap that exists. . #EqualPayDay #equity #empower #support #affordablehousing #HabitatforHumanity #home #paygap #WomenBuild #community #together #family

Cleaning up our space, lifting up our community! . . . #habitatforhumanity #together #empower #affordablehousing #volunteer #support #build #impact

Celebrating Single Parent Day! . At DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity, more than half of the families we serve are led by a single parent. . Today and all days we praise the tenacity and grit that these head of households have for providing a decent place to live for their families. . Due to childcare costs, living on one income, the wealth and wage gaps, and so many other inequities, our families work tirelessly in our program to fulfill the requirements to purchase a Habitat home. May we always acknowledge the challenges and cheer on our neighbors who are single parent households! . #HabitatforHumanity #SingleParentDay #celebrate #honor #strength #build #affordablehousing #uplift #empower #home #community #together

Come celebrate Women's History month with me tomorrow at DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity panel discussion!

When? TOMORROW - March 20th, doors open at 6pm and panel begins at 6:30pm . Where? DuPage County Historical Museum . Want to join? https://lnkd.in/g3XecGAu . See you there, we can't wait! . #panel #discussion #WomensHistoryMonth #empower #support #community #accelerateaction #affordablehousing #homes #build #together

Come out for our panel discussion in just two days for a chance to win two different raffle baskets! RSVP free here: https://lnkd.in/g3XecGAu . Our raffle baskets include... - Starbucks Tumbler + Gift Card - Handmade Gift from Re:new Project - Notepad from Papier Girl - Books from Open Books - Habitat for Humanity Women Build Hat - Gift Card from Local Donut Shop in Winfield . You won't want to miss it! Gather your friends and enjoy an impactful night. . #WomenBuild #WomensHistoryMonth #panel #empower #uplift #raffles #gifts #build #homes #community #hope #together #affordablehousing #event #donate #impact

Join us at SixtyFour Wine Bar & Kitchen on Tuesday, April 8th from 5-9pm to dine for a cause! . Enjoy a delicious meal while giving back to the community + affordable housing. It's a win-win for everyone! . Make your reservation now to secure your spot for an awesome night out - either call (630) 780-6464 or head to resy.com and be sure to mention DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat Dining for a Cause! . #DiningforaCause #HabitatforHumanity #support #empower #naperville #together #affordablehousing #build #homes #community #hope

Happy St. Patty's Day! Did you know that St. Patrick is the Patron Saint of Engineers in the Christian Faith? He was known for bringing certain styles of architecture to Ireland. Even St. Patrick build homes, communities, and hope - just like Habitat! . . . #HabitatforHumanity #stpattys #celebrate #affordablehousing #empower #community #together #build #home

Dr. Dilara Sayeed serves as the President of the Muslim Civic Coalition. . Dilara’s lived experiences have fueled her ambition for equity and access for all our residents, especially in underrepresented communities. She is proud of her first graduation from Head Start preschool for low-income children, which laid the foundation for her most recent graduation with a doctoral degree from Harvard University. During her career, Dilara has served as an award-winning teacher/administrator, a nonprofit civic leader, and a social impact entrepreneur. . At the Muslim Civic Coalition, Dilara's team works with partners and allies of all races, faiths, and backgrounds towards Civic Justice - ensuring each of us can build a life and thrive as American residents. . Dilara ran for elected office in a historic race in 2018 to highlight social and fiscal inequities in our state and nation. In 2021, Dilara was appointed by Governor Pritzker to the IL Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes (CDHC). She has served on the Transition teams and Advisory Boards for Chicago Mayors Brandon Johnson and Lori Lightfoot, and on the Advisory Council for Illinois Comptroller Mendoza. Dilara is a Trustee of the Field Museum and a Board Member of IADO and Coalition-Activate. In 2024, Dilara received an honorary doctorate from Chicago Theological Seminary for her faith-grounded civic leadership. . Dilara and her husband enjoy riding on bike paths and kayaking on waterways exploring our cities, nation, and world. . Dilara Sayeed . #WomensHistoryMonth #HabitatforHumanity #empower #community #panel #together #affordablehousing #dupage

Anita Knotts is a highly accomplished senior executive with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. As a woman of color, she has played a pivotal role in shaping the industry and advocating for diversity and inclusion. Anita is a respected advisor, keynote speaker, and mentor, dedicating her expertise to empowering women and traditionally under-represented groups in finance. . As the Founder and CEO of Lotus Women's Institute, Anita is passionately committed to bringing more women and people of color into the wealth management industry. Through her leadership, she works tirelessly to bridge the gender and diversity gaps by providing opportunities, mentorship, and resources for both seasoned and aspiring professionals. . With a wealth of knowledge in sales, marketing, and business development in the competitive wealth management market, Anita has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership and communication skills. Her ability to recruit, develop, and lead diverse teams has resulted in exceptional outcomes and propelled her success in the industry. . Anita firmly believes that the wealth management industry is at a critical juncture, and organizations that embrace diversity by implementing initiatives to hire diverse teams, particularly for frontline roles, will gain a competitive edge in serving the clients of the future. Anita holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from University of IllinoisChampaign-Urbana, and a Masters in Business Administration from DePaul University. She is an active member of her community and has been engaged in several local organizations, including serving as a board member at Little Friends Inc., The Alive Center, and the North Central College School of Business and Entrepreneurship Advisory Board. . Anita Knotts . #WomensHistoryMonth #HabitatforHumanity #empower #community #panel #together #affordablehousing #dupage