Boards and Committees of Deborah’s Place

At Deborah’s Place, our Board of Directors, Committee Members, staff, and volunteers partner with the women who use our services, programs and housing to create a community of respect and care. The women of Deborah’s Place lie at the heart of our organization; our staff and board work to draw on the talents and resources of our volunteers, donors and supporting agencies to develop, manage and grow our mission to serve them.

Boards

Board of Directors
The Deborah’s Place Board of Directors is composed of professionals who volunteer their time to ensure Deborah’s Place runs smoothly.

Deborah’s Place II Board
Deborah’s Place II (1530 N. Sedgwick property) has separate 501(c)(3) not-for-profit status and a separate Board of Directors from that of Deborah’s Place.

Deborah’s Place III Board
Deborah’s Place III (2822 W. Jackson Blvd. property) is a subsidiary of Deborah’s Place and has a separate Board of Directors.

Committees

There are 3 Deborah’s Place Committees that include Deborah’s Place board members, non-board members and a Deborah’s Place staff. Each committee meets monthly in person or by conference call. The chair of the committee who is a Deborah’s Place board member reports on the work of the committee at each Deborah’s Place monthly board meeting. The time required for Committee service is approximately 2 hours a month.

Internal Affairs Committee
All internal and operational issues are handled by this Committee, including those related to finance, human resources, facilities, and property management.

The Internal Affairs Committee also appoints:

• Audit Committee
• Program Advisory Committee (PAC) of 7-10 experts in the field of homeless services, mental health, program evaluation and research.
• Consumer Advisory Council (CAC) of 5-8 consumers who provide the board with information and guidance on priorities of consumers of Deborah’s Place housing and services.

External Affairs Committee
All external issues including fundraising, public relations, marketing and advocacy are the responsibility of this Committee.

Governance Committee
This committee is responsible for board development including new board recruitment, orientation, development and education. The committee also develops the agenda for board meetings and retreats.

Other Groups

Advisory Council
Formed in 1992, the Advisory Council members carry the Deborah’s Place history in their hearts and minds, serving as ambassadors and sharing with others the work of Deborah’s Place. They also volunteer individually as well as do two to three group service projects a year.

President’s Circle
The Deborah’s Place President’s Circle is a group of former Board Presidents and Members who are committed to raising money and awareness about Deborah’s Place and our efforts to implement long term solutions to ending homelessness for women in Chicago.