Roadside Foundation
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About Us
Our Story
Our Commitment
Our Services
Founded by a dedicated social worker, we are a small but growing 501(c)(3) nonprofit full of heart. While we don’t have a garage for repairs yet, the strong partnerships we’ve built in our community help us support our clients. Together, we work to ensure they can keep their vehicles on the road and stay connected with what matters most.
Our Services
Our Commitment
Our Services
We’re here to help with various services, including financial assistance for emergency auto repair, essential vehicle maintenance, and fun educational workshops!
Our team may be small, but we’re always eager to help! Stay up to date with our newsletter as we continue to grow.
Our Commitment
Our Commitment
Our Commitment
We truly empathize with the stress that car troubles can bring, and we want you to know that we are here to support you every step of the way. If we can’t provide the assistance you need, we will do our best to guide you towards other options that can help meet your immediate needs. Our commitment is to help you navigate these challenges with care and understanding.
Board of Directors
Board President/Executive Director/Founder
Vincent Cieslak, MSW, LSW, CADC, CDVP
Board Co-Chair
Jill Early, LCSW, MSW
Board Secretary
Cristina Cabrera, BA
Board Treasurer
Holly Walter
Board Member At-Large
Tara Dawar, MSMIS, MPH, BA, CSPO
Board Member At-Large
Shelley Egeland, MS, LCPC
Board Member At-Large
Simone Schroeder, LCPC
Automotive Technical Consultants
Jamie Gillies
Jamie Gillies
Jamie Gillies
Jamie Gillies is a Certified Auto Technician with over 25 years of experience. His foundational beliefs resonate with Roadside Foundation's mission to promote independence and foster stability. Jamie looks forward to using his outstanding diagnostic abilities and innovative problem-solving skills to help those seeking services from the Roadside Foundation. He is dedicated to offering assistance through workshops, training sessions, and self-paced demonstrations for those eager to deepen their knowledge of auto repair.
Jesus Saquin
Jamie Gillies
Jamie Gillies
Jesus Saquin is a Certified Auto Technician with over 10 years of experience. His expertise spans cars, SUVs, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles. He showcases his technical skills by completing and maintaining the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification. Jesus is dedicated to supporting the mission and values of Roadside Foundation by contributing to the organization's efforts to provide direct services and assistance to those in need.
Make a Difference!
Your generous support and contributions will greatly assist us in fulfilling our mission! They will enable us to manage essential auto repairs and provide even more services to our wonderful local communities.
Check with your employer to see if your donation qualifies for a Matching Gift, which will increase its impact even further.
Roadside Foundation is a Not-for-Profit 501(c)3 organization. Nonprofit Tax ID Number 99-4960725. Your donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law.
Ways to donate:
Click the donation link below
Scan the Zelle QR Code
or
Mail a check (payable to Roadside Foundation)
ATTN: Vincent Cieslak
Roadside Foundation
PO Box 68
Naperville, IL 60566
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