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Financial Advisors and Firms Honored for Philanthropy at 12th Annual Invest in Others Awards

Financial Advisors and Firms Honored for Philanthropy at 12th Annual Invest in Others Awards

  • Posted by Courtney Quigley
  • On October 4, 2018
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    “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 […]
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“Time to get inspired by incredible advisers”

“Time to get inspired by incredible advisers”

  • Posted by Courtney Quigley
  • On October 1, 2018
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“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. 
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Chicago Financial Advisor Earns National Recognition for Philanthropy Jim Quigley is a Finalist in the 2018 Invest in Others Awards

Chicago Financial Advisor Earns National Recognition for Philanthropy Jim Quigley is a Finalist in the 2018 Invest in Others Awards

  • Posted by Courtney Quigley
  • On July 16, 2018
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“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 […]
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KidFun Photo Booth at KidFest

KidFun Photo Booth at KidFest

  • Posted by Courtney Quigley
  • On May 7, 2018
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We invite you to find your family’s photo from the Hope’s In KidFun photo booth below! ” template=”/nas/content/live/hopesin/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-carousel.php” ngg_triggers_display=”never” ngg_proofing_display=”0″ order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Thank you to all the families who stopped by our KidFun photo booth or kindness letter writing and drawing table at KidFest 2018! We are so excited to share the photos we took with you and also deliver your letters and drawings to the children in our 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms this summer. 
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Hope’s in Style 2018: HOPE’S IN

Hope’s in Style 2018: HOPE’S IN

  • Posted by Courtney Quigley
  • On April 12, 2018
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“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. 
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Annual HOPE’S IN Award Empowers Next Generation of Humanitarian Leaders

Annual HOPE’S IN Award Empowers Next Generation of Humanitarian Leaders

  • Posted by Courtney Quigley
  • On April 12, 2018
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“Two Barrington High School students were announced as winners of the 2nd annual HOPE’S IN Humanitarian Award during the organization’s 6th annual fashion show fundraiser. Thanks to the award, Sophomore Kelly Speichinger and Senior Maureen Kozlowski are headed to Guatemala City this summer to help HOPE’S IN volunteers build homes for families living in Zone-3, a garbage dump community. Nearly 300 people attended this year’s fashion show which raised over $61,000, enough to build eight homes.”   Read full article here. 
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6th Annual Hopes In Style Brought Founder & Community Members of All Ages Together to Bring Hope to Guatemala City’s Poorest Community

6th Annual Hopes In Style Brought Founder & Community Members of All Ages Together to Bring Hope to Guatemala City’s Poorest Community

  • Posted by Courtney Quigley
  • On March 5, 2018
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  “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. […]
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Wonder Women

Wonder Women

  • Posted by Courtney Quigley
  • On March 5, 2018
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“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 […]
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Hope’s In Style Raises Funds to Build 10 Homes in the Guatemala Garbage Dump

Hope’s In Style Raises Funds to Build 10 Homes in the Guatemala Garbage Dump

  • Posted by Courtney Quigley
  • On March 19, 2017
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“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.
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March’s Featured Nonprofit | Hope’s In Style Sets New Goal for 5th Annual Student Fashion Show Fundraiser

March’s Featured Nonprofit | Hope’s In Style Sets New Goal for 5th Annual Student Fashion Show Fundraiser

  • Posted by Courtney Quigley
  • On March 5, 2017
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  “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. 
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