Deborah Rickert Named CEO of Sharing Connections
DOWNERS GROVE, IL, June 16, 2016 - Sharing Connections is pleased to announce the appointment of Deborah Rickert as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 18. Mrs. Rickert joins us from Travelers United, Inc., a Washington D.C.-based consumer advocacy nonprofit organization. With over 13 years of experience in founding, managing and developing nonprofits, she brings passion and understanding of our mission, "Share good things with good people."
Mrs. Rickert holds a BA in Psychology and Communication from Baldwin Wallace University and an MA in Counseling Psychology, John Carroll University. She has earned several certifications in nonprofit leadership and fundraising, and was recognized with several philanthropic and humanitarian awards, most recently, "Chicago Woman of the Year" by the Chicago Rotary.
As Founder of Operation Support our Troops America, Mrs. Rickert is well-versed in the leadership and skills necessary to continue the work of Sharing Connections.
We welcome Deborah Rickert to Sharing Connections and look forward to our partnership.
If you have furniture, household goods or clothing to donate, or would like to make a financial donation, visit the organization's website for further information. www.sharingconnections.org
About Sharing Connections:
Sharing Connections is an Illinois registered 501c3 not-for-profit organization. The families served by SC include the previously homeless, unemployed and working poor, veterans, victims of domestic violence, immigrants, individuals with mental or physical disabilities, victims of fire, flood and natural disasters, etc. They have housing, but are faced with the harsh reality that their "home" is empty or severely under-furnished - without cribs and beds for the children, a table, chairs and dishes to share meals, or even a sofa to sit on and relax. Sharing Connections Vision: Tonight, everyone eats at a table and sleeps in a bed. Mission: Share good things with good people. www.sharingconnections.org