The Room: Community Impact Forum
What Nonprofits Really Need From the Business Community
It isn’t always a check.
Sometimes, it’s a connection.
Sometimes, it’s a connection.
THE ROOM: Community Impact Forum brings local business and nonprofit leaders together for a candid conversation about meaningful community partnership.
FIVE local missions. One intentional room.
MEET THE ORGANIZATIONS:
Natalie Rodriguez
Executive Director
Perinatal mental health, adoption support, case management, and resources for children and families.
ANNAMARIA MATTEY
Founder
Housing stability and support for individuals and families experiencing housing insecurity.
sherrise Trotz
Founder
A faith-based community helping women live their purpose and impact others.
Shannon Kerin
Executive Director
Down syndrome achievement, inclusion, education, and lifelong support.
Laura Matuszewski
Director of Development & PR
Empowering women to understand their breast density and make informed breast cancer screening decisions.
Together, we will explore how businesses can contribute beyond financial giving through relationships, expertise, resources, visibility, introductions, volunteerism, and shared opportunities.
Limited seating. Registration required.
YOUR $20 TICKET BENEFITS ALL FIVE NONPROFITS
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 9:00-10:30 AM
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Deer Park
Coffee + light breakfast included