What happens when we come together to change our world for the better? How can we help nonprofits expand their capacity and prepare for the future? And what are local organizations and individuals doing to make a difference right here in their own backyard?

This week, our podcast host Greg Bedalov joins three community leaders – representing the public, private, and nonprofit sectors – to explore how they’re creating lasting change through collective impact.

Special Guests

• Mike Sitrick, President & CEO, DuPage Foundation
• Greg Schwarze, DuPage County Board, District 6
• Jim Mark, Managing Director, Private Markets & Chief Strategy Officer, Wight & Company

Dive Deeper

• Want to make a difference? DuPage Foundation partners with individuals, families, and organizations to make a collective impact across DuPage County. Learn how you can get involved here.
• Want to learn more? Episode 18 of the DuPage Business Beat explores how the DuPage County Health Department’s new Crisis Recovery Center is helping people get the care they need—while reducing the burden on local emergency rooms. Listen here.
• Want to get inspired? To hear the story of one major DuPage County philanthropist, listen to Episode 21 of the Beat, where Greg interviews John P. Calamos, Sr.

As always, we’d like to thank the College of DuPage for supporting today’s episode. To keep up with what’s happening in DuPage County and the Chicagoland region, follow Choose DuPage on social media or visit ChooseDuPage.com/Ready.