Associate Board

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Associate Board


The Margaret’s Village Associate Board is a group of young professionals committed to furthering MV’s mission. The Board helps with:

Fundraising – We host social events to raise funds for Margaret’s Village and engender a sense of community among all those who support MV’s mission

  • 2018 Happy Hour at Lagunitas Brewery
  • 2018 “Barbecue 101 and Craft Beer” tasting event at BBQ Supply Co.
  • 2018 March Madness
  • 2017 Christmas toy and clothing Drive
  • 2017 Bulls and White Sox tailgates and games

Volunteering – We organize formal volunteer events for Associate Board members to offer their time and skills

  • 2018 Spring clean-up and cookout
  • 2017 Earth Day event and cookout
  • 2016 Summer Cookout

Operational Support –  We leverage Associate Board members’ skills to provide targeted operational support

  • Technological / web site assistance
  • Assistance with annual reports
  • Strategic planning

Associate Board Members:

Amber Adams – Volunteer Committee
Nick Angel – Operations Committee
Ayrin Bell – Volunteer Committee
Colleen Burns – Operations Committee
Bridget Condon – Events Committee
Cait Coyne – Events Committee
Matt Coyne – Events Committee
Francine Dower – President
Sean Hyland
Tosha Kiss – Events Committee
Tony Klausing – Operations Committee (Chairperson), Volunteer Committee
Rasheed Mitchell – Volunteer Committee
Malisha Samarasekera – Operations Committee
Michael Tresnoskwi – Events Committee
Nick Tresnoskwi
Claire Veselik
Nikki Wegner – Operations Committee
Montrischa Williams

To learn more about joining the Margaret’s Village Associate Board, please email associateboard@margaretsvillage.org.

Our Holiday Drive 2018 haul. We provided new clothes and toys for every child in the shelters.




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Making a difference while having fun!


Take a look at some of our events and volunteer work!

  • December, 2019 – With our third annual Holiday Coat and Toy Drive, we raised over $4,000 and with that money, bought every child a new winter coat and toy.
  • September 7, 2019 – The Associate Board as volunteered at Believe Shelter on Sat., Sep. 7 from 10am-2pm. We grilled out chicken wings and had a nice lunch of homemade mac ‘n cheese with the residents!
  • May, 2019 – Lagunitas Brewery hosted the Associate Board at at its massive Chicago headquarters for a Happy Hour. Guests sipped a range of special beers brewed by Lagunitas and ate pizza from Pete’s and Homeslice.  Thanks to Chicago funk band Hot Planet who provided lively entertainment and contributed to a great atmosphere all around.
  • December, 2018 – We raised $3,500 from our Holiday Toy and Clothing Drive. Thanks to Midwestern College of Medicine for their sponsorship. With the money raised, we bought new coats/clothing/winter accessories for each of the kids at the Believe Shelter and each of the mothers and kids at the Maria Shelter, as well as a new game/toy for each of the kids at both shelters.
  • August, 2018 – Thanks to Lagunitas Brewery, who generously sponsored a happy hour at THE Taproom, with a birds-eye view of the brewery works. Thanks also to the bands Low Swans and LATE for performing and for all who made it out!
  • June, 2018 – We learned how to make delicious BBQ (and enjoyed it!) and sipped on donated beers at this BBQ 101 event, benefitting Margaret’s Village
  • March, 2018 – March Madness bracket event raised over $800 dollars.
  • December, 2017 – Christmas Clothing and Toy Drive supplied the shelters with over $3,500 in new coats, winter clothing, toys, and financial donations!
  • August 24, 2017 – Family and friends of the Associate Board enjoyed a White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins baseball game and pre-game tailgate with the ticket proceeds benefitting Margaret’s Village. Thanks to our sponsors: Hopewell Brewery, Baderbrau, Motor Row, and Vice Brewery District.
  • April 22, 2017 – The Associate Board hosted a cookout with the residents to celebrate Earth Day. Together, we planted a variety of flowers in Maria’s Garden.
  • February 16, 2017 – The Associate Board attended a nail biter basketball game between Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics that the Bulls won. Ticket sales benefited Margaret’s Village.
  • February 24, 2017 – Thanks to the second graders of Sacred Heart School of Chicago who held a bagel sale with proceeds benefiting Margaret’s Village.