“Yesterday the local nonprofit organization, HOPE’S IN, hosted a sold-out event, Tea With Me. The event’s goal was to celebrate women in our community while raising money for their organization. Over 90 guests attended the mother/daughter tea party for a memorable afternoon. The proceeds from the event are being used for HOPE’S IN’s new program to empower children with disabilities living in Guatemala City. Their Executive Director, Courtney McGovern, shared about the new program at Tea With Me: “This past summer we knew that as an organization we were ready to bring our hearts to more places and broaden our battle for hope in Guatemala City. We decided that as […]

    “The 12th annual Invest in Others Awards Gala was held on September 27, 2018, at the Westin Boston Waterfront in Boston, Mass. Nearly 700 financial advisors and financial services executives attended the event to recognize and celebrate the charitable work of financial advisors and firms in communities across the country and around the world. “The charitable efforts of this year’s honorees stand as examples for all of us,” said Megan McAuley, Executive Director & President of Invest in Others. “We’re thrilled to not only celebrate and honor them for this work, but also help their charities make a difference in the communities they serve. Invest in Others has doubled the donation amounts […]

“Five financial advisers and two firms won leadership awards at the 12th annual Invest in Others Awards last Thursday for their charitable initiatives and corporate philanthropy. Presented by the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation, the awards program recognized advisers in five different categories. Winners this year received $40,000 for their respective charities, and finalists received awards of $10,000. The winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award received $50,000 for his charity. The award amounts doubled for all finalists this year because of the charity’s record-setting fundraising over the year.”   Read Full Article Here. 

“Newton, MA – July 16, 2018 – Jim Quigley, a Founder and CEO, Wealth Advisor at Barrington Wealth Management, in Chicago has been announced as one of three national finalists for the Global Impact Award as part of the twelfth annual Invest in Others Awards. Quigley is being honored for his work with Hope’s In, which will receive a $5,000 donation from the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation. If Quigley wins his category, the donation will increase to $25,000. The Invest in Others Awards program recognizes the charitable work of financial advisors and financial services firms in communities across the country and around the world. Advisors are nominated by their […]

“Local students brought stunning fashions to life at this year’s Hope’s in Style fashion show fundraising event with nearly 300 in attendance. The exciting day featured speeches by local middle school students, raffles, auctions, a panel discussion by volunteers impacted by the program, and awards. Executive Director Courtney Quigley McGovern honored Katherinn Chamale and Laura Mazariegos from Guatemala, and Kelly Speichinger and Maureen Kozlowski with 2018 Humanitarian of the Year awards.” Read full article here. 

  “The 6th annual Hope’s In Style celebrated the return of founder Courtney Quigley McGovern and the many people who have been touched by their involvement in the organization. Graduating early from New York University, McGovern came back to take on the role of Executive Director of Hopes In. The organization she founded after became close to a girl she met while on a mission trip with Potter’s House, an organization that helps those living in the Guatemala City Garbage Dump. She returned home that summer hoping to build a home for the girl and her family. Courtney and her sister Ashley organized the first Hope’s In Style in 2012. […]

“If there were a modern-day poster girl for Barrington Junior Women’s Club (BJWC) and the profound impact the nonprofit organization has had on our community over the last eight decades, it might be Courtney Quigley. The Barrington native and winner of the BJWC’s 2014 Janice Clarke Presidential Scholarship says she has benefited from BJWC-sponsored programs and initiatives all her life. “Whether I knew it or not, I have been touched by BJWC since I was a little girl. Yes, I am a proud graduate of Safety Town!” laughs Quigley, who used her $6,000 scholarship to go on to New York University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in nonprofit organization […]

“Local High School students poured into Stonegate Banquet & Conference Center last Sunday eager to support their friends modeling or responsible for styling this year’s 5th Annual Hope’s In Style Fashion Show. Started by Courtney & Ashley Quigley when they were students at Barrington High School, the show continues to be one of the most popular charitable events drawing teens. This year over 300 people of all ages filled the seats around the runway. The theme ‘Picture This’, featured fashions inspired by photos from the area around the Guatemala City Garbage Dump, which is the area the proceeds go towards.” Read full article here.  Photo courtesy of LIVING60010.

  “Barrington High School students planning Sunday’s 5th annual Hope’s in Style Fashion Show aim to raise $75,000 to build ten more homes in Guatemala City this summer. Featuring student stylists and models, the March 12th event could help volunteers raise enough funds to bring the total number of homes built by Hope’s In to thirty-two in the past five years. To help them reach their goal, we’re highlighting Hope’s In as our featured nonprofit of the month for March here at 365Barrington.com.”   Read full article here.