Founder of The Chicago HELP Initiative Announces Leadership Change for Board of Directors

CHICAGO - Sept. 22, 2015 - PRLog -- Jacqueline C. Hayes has resigned as president of the board for The Chicago HELP Initiative (CHI), a nonprofit she founded in 2001 to serve the homeless and underprivileged residents of Chicago’s Northside neighborhood.  Today, she announces that Chris Stathopoulos, an attorney from Forest Park, was unanimously voted in as president during the September board of director's meeting. Stathopoulos joined the board of directors in 2004 and most recently served as vice president. Hayes will remain active as president emeritus and a board member.

“I believe I’ve given the best of my years to this organization and with an engaged and committed board in place, I along with my fellow board members all feel that Chris is poised to lead this group towards new successes for the community we serve,” says Hayes.

Since inception, CHIwas designed to go above and beyond serving 130 hot and wholesome meals and 70 sack dinners to its guests every Wednesday at the facilities of the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, 721 N. LaSalle Street.  Today, CHI offers a comprehensive array of programs that include blood pressure checks, mental health, employment and literacy support, HIV testing, and resources that help individuals find housing and more. This year the nonprofit added a nurse practitioner who visits each week. Personal recognition is an important attribute of the programs offered, and includes giving guests gift certificates and birthday cards each week.

Visit http://www.chicagohelpinitiative.org for a full overview.

About the Chicago Help Initiative (CHI)
The Chicago Help Initiative along with generous supporters fights hunger, poverty, and homelessness in our community. The Chicago Help Initiative is a 501 (c) (3) Illinois not for profit organization and your gifts are tax deductible to the extent of the law.  For more information, visit www.chicagohelpinitiative.org.