Leadership
Meredith Hodge
Executive Director
Michelle Marzelli
Executive Director Assistant
Nina Downs
Program Director
Donna Gauthier
Assistant Program Director
Lauren Wiens
Grant Manager
Joan Ruzevich
Transitional Care Manager
TAKE A TOUR OF OUR CHICAGOLAND AREA PROGRAM HOME, ESTABLISHED IN 2016!
As many as 25,000 women and girls are sexually exploited and trafficked in the Chicago area every year. Refuge for Women has responded to this need and opened our Refuge for Women Chicago area home in October 2016. We received our first residents in November 2016 and look forward to what God has in store for their future.
Ever wanted to try a Couch-to-5K or hit a personal best time in a 10K? Are you finally crazy enough to attempt 26.2 miles in a marathon? THIS IS YOUR CHANCE! Refuge for Women is looking for volunteers to Run for …
Awareness and prevention is key! Bring Refuge to your group, office, or school to shed light on the issues surrounding sex trafficking and exploitation. Contact meredith.hodge@refugeforwomen.org.
Gift cards give us flexibility for our on-demand and unexpected needs at the house. We appreciate gift cards to: Amazon, Walmart, Target, Walgreens, gas stations, craft stores, and chain restaurants. Contact donna.gauthier@refugeforwomen.org for more info.
Supply Partners help provide household items for our program home like food, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and other necessities. This is a great way for church groups, businesses, and families to get involved! Contact donna.gauthier@refugeforwomen.org for more info on becoming a Supply Partner.
Executive Director
Executive Director Assistant
Program Director
Assistant Program Director
Grant Manager
Transitional Care Manager
Board President
Jonathan Kaman, Associate Attorney: Zanck, Coen, Wright & Saladin, P.C.
Board Treasurer
Sheri Jesiel, Former State Representative, Business Manager
Board Secretary
Valeyne Grotrian, Owner: Agora Coaching & Training Solutions, LLC
Board Members
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