Sharing Connections Inc

Exciting news, Sharing Connections family!

We're thrilled to announce that Mia Churma will be stepping into the role of CEO/Executive Director, effective July 1, 2026!

If Mia's name sounds familiar, that's because she's been part of our story for a long time. She's served as our Development Director since 2021 and has been a dedicated volunteer with us for the past 12 years. That's more than a decade of heart, hard work, and deep love for the families we serve.

Mia is stepping into this role as we celebrate a HUGE milestone, our 40th anniversary! We can't think of a better person to lead us into our next chapter.

"For more than a decade, this organization has held a special place in my heart," Mia shared. "I look forward to building on the strong foundation our team has established and ensuring that every family has the comfort and dignity of a furnished home."

We also want to take a moment to celebrate Ryan Varju, who is retiring after an incredible 21 years of service, including the last six as CEO/Executive Director. Ryan, thank you for your leadership, your vision, and your unwavering dedication to our mission. You've helped transform countless empty spaces into homes — and countless lives along the way.

Here's to honoring the past and embracing an exciting future. Please join us in welcoming Mia and wishing Ryan a joyful, well-deserved retirement!

Save the date for the 23rd Annual Sharing Connections Golf Outing on

Monday, September 14, 2026, at Seven Bridges Golf Club!

Join us for a great day of golf while supporting Sharing Connections and the families we serve.

More details on registration and sponsorship opportunities can be found by scanning

QR code or visiting our website https://www.sharingconnections.org/events/23rd-annual-golf-outing

We look forward to seeing you there!

23rd Annual Golf Outing — Sharing Connections MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the Sharing Connections’ 23rd Annual Golf Outing. A day of great times to be had at Seven Bridges Golf Course! Register or Sponsor Today!

On behalf of everyone at Sharing Connections, thank you to the DuPage Foundation for your generous grant and continued support of our mission.
Your partnership is essential to helping us provide beds and cribs to families in need throughout our community. Because of your investment, children have safe places to sleep, and families facing hardship receive critical support during challenging times.
We are deeply grateful for your commitment to improving the lives of our neighbors and for the confidence you place in our work. Your continued support makes a meaningful difference every day.
Thank you for helping us ensure that every child and family has a safe and comfortable place to rest.

A heartfelt thank you to Cadence Kitchen & Co. for a phenomenal evening!
Sharing Sunday Supper with family, friends, and our community was truly outstanding. Chef Ian, your culinary talents are incredible, and your warm, engaging personality made the experience even more special.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening such a success. Your support, generosity, and sense of community continue to inspire us.
Together, we furnish hope! ❤️

🍺 Join us for a Night Out! Hops for Hope is almost here!

Come mingle, sip, and support a great cause Skeleton Key Brewery in Woodridge on Thursday, July 9th from 6–9 PM.

Your $30 ticket includes light fare and live music by J& D Just Friends, plus a cash bar will be available all night. All proceeds benefit Sharing Connections and our mission to furnish hope for families in crisis across Northern Illinois.

It's a great evening out and a chance to make a real difference. We'd love to see you there. 🎶

🎟️ Grab your tickets now: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E342059&id=101
📍 Skeleton Key Brewery — 8102 Lemont Road, #300, Woodridge
📅 Thursday, July 9th | 6:00–9:00 PM

***THIS SUNDAY***
There is something special about a Sunday dinner table – the kind where food is passed, stories are shared, and everyone feels like they belong.
At Cadence Kitchen & Co., that is exactly what we are creating.
Sunday Suppers is our way of slowing down, gathering together, and celebrating the community that has supported us from day one. It’s about gratitude. It’s about connection. It’s about the simple joy of sitting down with good people and a comforting meal.
This is a family-style experience meant to bring people together. Neighbors meeting neighbors. Friends reconnecting. Families sharing time. And all the feel goods of sharing a good meal for a good cause. Because at the heart of everything we do.. is community.
For our June 14th dinner, we warmly welcome Sharing Connections.
Please make reservation https://resy.com/cities/chicago-il/venues/cadence-kitchen-and-co/events/the-cadence-table-welcomes-sharing-connections-2026-06-14?seats=1&fbclid=IwY2xjawSTyQFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF0MWZUZUd4bFV1azVobEdxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrEVd4ksS4laasoihEKHfGsxj4hAl_gqd7y_0qMZCYBti2Dfx2EAoGkvJzfA_aem_RUjwad1VxH6z-ZyTqjZ8MA&date=2026-06-08
*A percentage of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the Sharing Connections


Cadence Kitchen & Co.

There’s something special about a Sunday dinner table – the kind where food is passed, stories are shared, and everyone feels like they belong.

At Cadence Kitchen & Co., that is exactly what we are creating.

Sunday Suppers is our way of slowing down, gathering together, and celebrating the community that has supported us from day one. It’s about gratitude. It’s about connection. It’s about the simple joy of sitting down with good people and a comforting meal.

This is a family-style experience meant to bring people together. Neighbors meeting neighbors. Friends reconnecting. Families sharing time. And all the feel goods of sharing a good meal for a good cause. Because at the heart of everything we do.. is community.

For our June 14th dinner, we warmly welcome Sharing Connections.
Please make reservation https://resy.com/cities/chicago-il/venues/cadence-kitchen-and-co/events/the-cadence-table-welcomes-sharing-connections-2026-06-14?date=2026-05-16&seats=1

*A percentage of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the Sharing Connections organization

Sharing Connections is currently in need of the following household items for local families in need:

🛏 Queen bedding
🍽 Dishes
🍴 Utensils
🍳 Pots & pans
🪑 Dressers

Donations can be dropped off during our hours of operation:
📅 Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📅 Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Please note: Sharing Connections will be CLOSED on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

Thank you for supporting our community and helping neighbors in need! 💙

It started with one crib. Now, every 73 minutes, a family in Northern Illinois receives the furniture they need to feel safe, stable, and at home.

This spring, we're celebrating 40 years of furnishing hope, and we need your help to reach $10,000 by June 15th.

Veterans. Survivors of domestic violence. Families rebuilding after disaster. Your gift keeps hope moving.

👉 Donate today: https://www.sharingconnections.org/donate

Prefer to give monthly? Join our 40 for 40 program — 40 donors, $40/month — and help build the next 40 years.

Do you have a high school student who is looking to volunteer this summer? Sharing Connections is looking for volunteers anytime during our hours of operation Monday - Friday, 9am-3pm and Saturday, 9am-12pm. Students must be 14 years old to volunteer without an adult present. 12-13 year old students can volunteer when accompanied by an adult.
Please visit our website to fill out an application https://www.sharingconnections.org/volunteer