2013 Glen Ellyn Kitchen Walk Raises $8,000 for Bridge Communities
On October 11, 2013 Baird and Warner of Glen Ellyn presented the Glen Ellyn Kitchen Walk sponsored by Drury Design Kitchen and Bath Studio. The event’s proceeds, totaling $8,000, will directly benefit formerly homeless families who are now clients of Bridge Communities.
Glen Ellyn Kitchen Walk organizing committee, from left to right: John Matthews, Managing Broker, Baird & Warner, Glen Ellyn; Jim Drury, Vice President, Drury Design, Glen Ellyn; Gail Drury, CMKBD, President, Drury Design, Glen Ellyn; John Hayner, CEO, Bridge Communities, Glen Ellyn; Mark Milligan, Co-Founder, Bridge Communities, Glen Ellyn; Carrie Morris, Baird & Warner Realtor a Glen nd Ellyn Kitchen Walk Project Manager, Glen Ellyn; Craig Bell, Corporate Chef, Sub-Zero & Wolf, Chicago; and Jason Turner, Territory Sales Consultant, Sub-Zero and Wolf, Glendale Heights
Margo Matthew, director of grants at Bridge Communities, said, “We looked forward to the Kitchen Walk this year. We thank the six generous homeowners for welcoming the community in to enjoy their beautiful kitchens. Bridge is truly grateful to be the beneficiary of Baird & Warner Glen Ellyn’s GoodWill Network project. Thanks to Carrie Morris, John Matthews and all of the realtors at Baird & Warner, the Bridge Builders, and to Drury Design for providing the perfect venue as the finale to a perfectly executed event.”
Carrie Morris, a Baird & Warner realtor and the Glen Ellyn Kitchen Walk Chair, said, “This year’s event was wonderful. Thanks to the six homeowners who opened their houses for the day. The weather cooperated and the crowds came. I really would like to thank all the Glen Ellyn Baird & Warner Realtors and staff for their assistance. Many hands worked together to make this a wonderful event that raised $8000, which will fund tutoring for five children for a year or 16 car repairs to help Bridge families get to work and school.”
For more information on how to contribute to Bridge Communities and their mission to connect homeless families to a better future, visit https://bridgecommunities.org.
About the Glen Ellyn Kitchen Walk
An annual event, the Glen Ellyn Kitchen Walk is Baird & Warner of Glen Ellyn’s GoodWill Network project. The mission of the Baird & Warner GoodWill Network is to help the homeless and those in need in the communities in which we work and live. Since 2003, all Glen Ellyn Kitchen Walk ticket sales and silent auction proceeds have benefited Bridge Communities’ mission to help transition families from homelessness to independence. For more information about the Glen Ellyn Kitchen Walk, contact Carrie Morris, Baird & Warner at 630.469.1855 or visit https://www.kitchenwalk.org.
About Bridge Communities
From the sponsorship of one family in 1988, Bridge Communities’ network includes program partnerships with churches and community groups in locations throughout DuPage County. Program partners assist in supporting nearly 100 homeless families annually in the Bridge Transitional Housing Program. One gift to Bridge Communities goes to work on six levels providing housing, mentoring, tutoring, employment counseling, career and financial planning assistance. For more information about Bridge Communities, click on the link above or call 630.545.0610.
About Drury Design, Chicago Area Kitchen and Bath Studio
Client-focused design in the kitchen, bath and home is the key to Drury Design’s success. Founded by Gail Drury, CMKBD, a pioneering mompreneur in 1987, the studio is a nationally recognized kitchen and interior design center. Located at 512 N. Main Street in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, the award-winning studio is one of the largest in the Midwest. With over 1,500 completed projects, Drury Design’s team is dedicated to delivering complete client satisfaction. To interview Gail Drury, CMKBD, about kitchen, bath and home design trends or to request permission to use an image, contact Jim Drury at 630.469.4980.
View Drury Design’s online custom kitchen and bath portfolio by clicking here. And, read about the Drury Design 2013 Glen Ellyn Kitchen Walk featured kitchen remodel by here.