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Jenifer Fabian – People’s Resource Center

Jenifer FabianJenifer Fabian is the CEO of People’s Resource Center, a nonprofit organization based in Chicago, IL, that provides essential services for low-income and disadvantaged communities in DuPage County. Under her leadership, PRC has grown to engage over 2,300 staff and volunteers, serving 25,000 to 30,000 residents annually. With a microbiology and public health background, Jenifer has dedicated over 20 years to nonprofit leadership, driven by her passion for helping others and improving community systems. Her work at PRC reflects her commitment to neighbor-to-neighbor support, with innovative partnerships and programs designed to meet both immediate needs and long-term goals for community members.

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Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • [2:08] Jenifer Fabian discusses the People’s Resource Center’s origin story and mission
  • [5:06] Jenifer’s journey to leading the mission-focused PRC 
  • [8:41] PRC’s transition from challenge to agility during the pandemic
  • [11:02] The expansion plans for PRC’s Wheaton campus
  • [15:15] The importance of community partnerships to PRC’s delivery of services 
  • [19:39] Jenifer talks about PRC’s hotline that fielded over 5,000 calls within a year
  • [21:01] Volunteer opportunities at PRC and how the nonprofit transforms every dollar donated into five times the impact

In this episode…

What qualities define an organization’s impact on its community? Is it the number of people served, the range of services provided, or the dedication of its leaders to their mission? These thought-provoking questions prompt us to examine an organization’s evolution into a vital source of support for thousands of residents as they navigate life’s challenges.

Jenifer Fabian, an experienced mission-oriented nonprofit executive, shares how this remarkable organization addresses community challenges. She reveals how PRC has grown from distributing groceries through a basement window to serving almost 30,000 residents annually. The nonprofit now offers diverse programs, from emergency aid such as food and clothing to career-building resources like job coaching and literacy programs. Jenifer emphasizes the importance of partnerships, agility in responding to crises, and the pivotal role of volunteers in expanding PRC’s mission across DuPage County.

In this episode of the Mission Matters Podcast, Paul Feith interviews Jenifer Fabian, CEO of People’s Resource Center, about community impact and evolution. Jenifer discusses PRC’s origin story and its powerful mission, the nonprofit’s transition from challenge to agility during the pandemic, its expansion plans, and the importance of community partnerships to its service delivery.

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Quotable Moments:

  • “We want to be the kind of community that shows up for one another and helps people over those bumps in the road.”
  • “We were trying to show up for people who just needed help over a tough situation.”
  • “We’ve expanded not only in the kinds of programs we offer but in the number of people we serve.”
  • “I’m so glad that a place like PRC is here when people down the street from us might hit a bump in the road.”
  • “It’s going to be an exciting time for all of DuPage County and for the impact that mission-based organizations can have.”

Action Steps:

  1. Volunteer at your local nonprofit: Volunteering helps extend the reach and impact of community organizations. 
  2. Donate to your community’s food pantry: Monetary donations can significantly amplify resources and boost nonprofits’ purchasing power.
  3. Advocate for affordable housing: Through conversations and support, you can help address the root causes of community needs.
  4. Engage in conversations on community change: Dialogues can spark innovative partnerships and strengthen the mission of nonprofits.
  5. Support nonprofit capital campaigns: By funding infrastructure, you ensure nonprofits can continue expanding their services and serving more people effectively.

Sponsor for this episode…

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