​Who We Are
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UCCA is a 100% volunteer organization working to fight hunger in our community. 
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The board consists of business people, social workers, teachers, and community members who bring important perspectives to UCCA's mission of providing food, referrals, and services to Elmhurst District 205’s most financially disadvantaged children and their families.  UCCA takes great pride in the fact that over 98% of all funds collected go to feed those in need in our own community.
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​Our History


As Elmhurst’s first and only fully commissioned police matron, Mary Creighton coordinated Elmhurst’s public health programs in the public and parochial schools, and was known to be the person to contact in times of trouble.  Mary led a personal campaign during the holiday season gathering food, clothing, and toys for Elmhurst families in need.  Following her death in 1977, Mary Creighton’s legacy to befriend Elmhurst’s less fortunate developed into a dedicated group of volunteers which would eventually become United Community Concerns Association (UCCA).

Early efforts of UCCA reach as far back as 1978, when the students of Elmhurst District 205 participated in the first annual UCCA Food Drive.  At that time, food was distributed to 23 families.  UCCA officially became a not-for-profit corporation on January 10, 1984.
Officers

President:
Shari Haug
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Vice President:
Jean B. Baker

Treasurer:
Dave Braun
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Secretary
Carole ​Spidalette
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Directors

Food Drive Directors
​Christine Juneman
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Dan Orum
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Family Engagement Director
​Nicole Braun
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Fundraising Director
Geri Sorrentino
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Grants Director
Patrick Killik
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Donor Relations Director
​Jennifer Orum
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Public Relations Director
Gigi Peters
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Mobile Food Pantries Director
Casey Braun
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Technology Director
Dan Orum
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Members-at-Large
Peggy Babyar
Mike Baker
Patty Burnette
​Kara Caforio
Mary Jo Corbett
Sally Del Rio 
Katie Engbers
Mary Jean Kreusler
Pete Markuson
Diane Mato
Kelli Mitchell
Cindy Peterson
Bill Poole
Kent Sands
Cynthia Smith-Jans
Geri Sorrentino
Jose Vidales
Rachel Vidales
Ralph Westendorf
Tom Wethekam
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Member Emeritus
Joanne McCurdy
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