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PEOPLE’S RESOURCE CENTER: Our Mission
The People’s Resource Center community exists to respond to basic human needs, promote dignity and justice, and create a future of hope and opportunity for the residents of DuPage County, Illinois
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People’s Resource Center – Annual Report 2025
FROM OUR CEO 2025 has been a remarkable time of growth, resilience, and community for People’s Resource Center. With the expansion to a two-building Wheaton Campus, and improvements to our Westmont facility, we are able to better serve neighbors across DuPage County. Since our founding in 1975, PRC’s spirit of community has made our mission unique. Volunteers and supporters ensure that every program we offer is grounded in respect and inclusion that honors the neighbors we serve. This year we were overjoyed to celebrate PRC’s 50th Anniversary of neighbor-to-neighbor impact in DuPage County. The milestone brought opportunities to reflect on our history, to reconnect with neighbors, and to renew our focus. We celebrated with a special Volunteer Appreciation Week, held Open Houses, expanded Community Partnerships, and shared PRC stories and memories. As we celebrated, PRC services have continued nonstop to adapt to community needs. More neighbors have turned to PRC for emergency assistance. Economic uncertainty, along with safety net cuts, have put stress on local families. We are already putting our expanded facilities to full use. As our 50th Anniversary year draws to a close, we celebrate a legacy shaped by generations of volunteers, donors, faith communities, partners, service groups and neighbors who have made PRC what it is today. Our mission is more urgent than ever for the neighbors who turn to us. We are grateful for your support to make it all possible, through food and supply drives, generous donations, volunteerism, and spreading the word. We look forward to building on this legacy together, continuing to create a stronger and more hopeful DuPage County for the years ahead. In gratitude and service,
Jeni Fabian Chief Executive Officer People’s Resource Center NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS
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PEOPLE’S RESOURCE CENTER: 50th Anniversary PRC’s Wheaton Campus was expanded with the addition of the 211 Naperville Road building. Community partners and local leaders joined to celebrate the ribbon-cutting ceremony. PRC’s Wheaton Campus now includes two full-service buildings with space for an improved food pantry and loading dock, empowerment classrooms and tutoring spaces, clothes closet, welcoming intake areas, job assistance, literacy and art programs, social services, and offices.
Improved spaces in Wheaton and Westmont have expanded service capacity and increased opportunities to welcome more neighbors to Open Houses, Career Fairs, educational workshops and neighbor-to-neighbor programs.
Wheaton City Council recognized PRC’s 50th Anniversary with a formal proclamation from the City.
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People’s Resource Center – Annual Report 2025
PEOPLE’S RESOURCE CENTER: 50th Anniversary PRC was founded in 1975, and marked 50 years of neighbor-to-neighbor mission! Celebrations included recognition of PRC’s Founders, and words from community members across the decades. PRC has grown from reaching 125 neighbors in 1975 to serving thousands of neighbors across DuPage County every year. This year’s annual Holly & Hope Luncheon included an inspiring spotlight on PRC Job Assistance and Adult Literacy Programs.
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PEOPLE’S RESOURCE CENTER: Impact Report Over
3.6 Million
Pounds of groceries shared with neighbors including over 2 million pounds of food rescued from local stores
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youth, adults and families creatively engaged in art classes, workshops and open studio
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1,212
296
of our youngest neighbors were ready for the school year with Back-toSchool supplies
food rescue pick-ups each month by PRC team members from local grocery stores. 3,552 annual food rescue pick-ups.
Share the Spirit Holiday Giving reached 674 families including
1,815 children with family gifts, blankets and good cheer
People’s Resource Center – Annual Report 2025
PEOPLE’S RESOURCE CENTER: Impact Report
53,573
Over
22,500
Grocery carts of food were shared with neighbors
neighbors connected with PRC for services
PRC volunteers lead
1,624 Job Search Consultations
and Workshops for job seekers
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Literacy and learning students participated in
5,696
hours of learning
Neighbors chose
64,920
high quality clothing items for family, job and school needs at a PRC Clothes Closet or pop-up
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PEOPLE’S RESOURCE CENTER PROGRAM: Highlights Expanded Clothes Closet Reopens in Wheaton The long-awaited Clothes Closet in Wheaton reopened as the larger Wheaton Campus provided the needed space. The larger space allows PRC to offer a greater selection of clothing in a department store-type setting. Neighbors can browse through a vast selection of clothing, shoes, and accessories. Last year 1,100 households shopped for high-quality, in season clothing through PRC.
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Annual Career Fair PRC connected job seekers with local employers in our 10th annual Career Fair, held at the Wheaton Public Library. Our largest Career Fair in PRC’s history welcomed 442 attendees and 32 employers. PRC’s Computer Training, Adult Literacy and Art Programs offered workshops and resources for job seekers. What’s more, an October Career Fair in Westmont welcomed 82 job seekers and highlighted the full range of PRC offerings for attendees.
People’s Resource Center – Annual Report 2025
PEOPLE’S RESOURCE CENTER PROGRAM: Highlights Partnering with the Conservation Foundation PRC was delighted to launch a partnership with the Conservation Foundation through its Green Earth Harvest’s Farm to Pantry program. During the growing season, this program provides local, fresh and organic produce to two PRC food markets – in Westmont and in West Chicago at our schoolbased market. PRC is delighted to grow this local partnership.
New Baler Introducing – the cardboard baler! The baler allows PRC to significantly reduce our waste from cardboard boxes. It condenses 4 dumpsters of cardboard into one bale, and reduces work for volunteers. It’s a game changer for our green efforts!
Russell, Farm Manager (left) and Alex, PRC volunteer (right), load the Conservation Foundation’s first donation of produce. This donation consisted of 200 heads of lettuce. New Online Market Ordering in Wheaton! Online grocery ordering was expanded to PRC Wheaton, and it has been well-received by our neighbors. Across the organization, PRC pantry teams fulfilled 1,600 online orders this year with plans to expand.
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PEOPLE’S RESOURCE CENTER PROGRAMS: Highlights Computer Training and Literacy Last year, our Computer Training program offered 52 computer classes across PRC’s buildings, partner sites and virtual offerings. Programs helped neighbors keep pace with new technology and computer basics, while expanding subjects like AI workshops. Survey results showed 75% of students joined to improve their personal digital literacy, while 20% focused on job readiness and professional growth. As technology continues to evolve, our Computer Training program will be here to ensure no one is left behind. Social Services Impact Last year, PRC’s Social Services team received a record 5,942 calls from neighbors seeking support— most commonly for rent and housing, transportation assistance for gas and car repairs, and general household bills. PRC provided 1,139 direct financial assistance services, helping 600 households stay safely housed, maintain vital
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transportation, and navigate financial emergencies with dignity. PRC’s Social Services team remains a trusted lifeline for residents facing crisis, offering compassionate guidance and stabilizing support to strengthen well-being across DuPage County.
People’s Resource Center – Annual Report 2025
PEOPLE’S RESOURCE CENTER: Highlights PRC has refurbished over
478
19,000 computers in our history!
refurbished computers were prepared by our tech volunteers
213
students were served through adult literacy classes
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PEOPLE’S RESOURCE CENTER: Westmont Building 10th Anniversary PRC moved into our Westmont location in 2015, and since that time we served 13,000 local families in the food pantry and hosted 18,000 visits to the Clothes Closet. In August, we celebrated 10 years of impact in the Westmont facility. Westmont and surrounding communities have continued to support PRC’s mission and get involved as volunteers and champions. We look forward to many more years of serving neighbors with this caring community!
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People’s Resource Center – Annual Report 2025
NEIGHBOR FEEDBACK: CLIENT SATISFACTION SURVEY 2025
99%
of 968 clients
90% feel feel like like they matter when when receiving services at PRC services at PRC
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PRC has provided computer training, a laptop computer, car repair assistance, and food assistance
SURVEYED WOULD RECOMMEND PRC TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY
80% 80% say say PRC helps helpsaccess access healthier food healthier options options
87% say 87% say PRC PRC helps them helps them pay other other pay bills bills
87% more 87% feel feel more hopeful after hopeful after visiting PRC visiting PRC
93% feel feel welcomed at PRC PRC
PRC has helped me in my job search and with computers learning
LOVE the fresh food available (refrigerated, fruits, and veggies!)
Other Ways PRC Can Help
64% would reach out to PRC for help if a new problem arises 18% would ask PRC for help understanding SNAP or Medicaid
I have food and clothing for my children, no matter what happens
Has helped a quality life for me
The art classes have been a wonderful outlet for me to relieve stress
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VOLUNTEER GROUPS: Caring Neighbors Propel PRC
2,000
Nearly active volunteers keep PRC programs and services running strong!
Volunteers gave over
76,315 hours of their time and talent this year
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People’s Resource Center – Annual Report 2025
COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND RELATIONSHIPS
Faith Lutheran Literacy Circle
St. Michael’s Catholic Church Food Drive
Westmont Lions Coat Drive
Village of Oak Brook Finance Team
Vidya Jyoti Supply Drive
DuPage Federation Volunteers
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PEOPLE’S RESOURCE CENTER LOCATIONS AND PARTNER SITES PRC has 2 full-service locations and over 32 offsite program partners such as libraries, community centers, houses of worship, and schools. Offsite partner locations offer programs like literacy, job workshops, art, and computer training.
Wheaton Campus
Wheaton Campus
Offsite Program Partners Westmont
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People’s Resource Center – Annual Report 2025
REVENUE & EXPENSES: July 2024 – June 2025 Revenue
Expenses
Monetary Donation Sources
PROGRAMS
INDIVIDUALS
88%
GRANTS
20%
60%
GOVERNMENT
DONATIONS
13%
15% IVE INISTRAT
ADM IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS
7%
FOUNDATIONS
55% GOVERNMENT FUNDING
BUSINESS
1%
INVESTMENT/OTHER
3%
12% CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
6%
11%
FUNDRAISING
4%
EVENTS
<1%
FAITH AND SERVICE GROUPS
4%
Donations Grants Government Funding Events Investment/Other In-Kind Contributions
$2,929,500 $3,899,847 $1,180,129 $91,407 $524,330 $10,765,413
Total Revenue
$19,390,626
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Programs Administrative Capital Campaign Fundraising
$15,488,859 $1,166,654 $179,713 $695,361
Total Expenses
$17,530,587
PRC has earned the highest possible 4 star rating from Charity Navigator for 17 consecutive years. Less then 1% of charities rated have received this distinction, differentiating PRC from its peers, exemplifying the high standard of service at PRC, and indicating that PRC outperforms most other charities in America.
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PEOPLE’S RESOURCE CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF PRC Board of Directors
PRC Staff Team 18
People’s Resource Center – Annual Report 2025
HOW TO GET INVOLVED Donate Food, Computers, and Clothes Donating goods to PRC keeps our shelves filled and programs ready to serve. From food to computers to clothes, your support makes a difference. Check out our website for a full list of needed items at peoplesrc.org/give-food-or-goods Volunteer There are many ways to volunteer at PRC. Be a job coach or a literacy tutor, art instructor, volunteer in the food pantry or client intake. Share your talent and support your neighbors.
Funds Monetary donations have a special impact! PRC can stretch every $1 dollar into $5 dollars of groceries. Your generous gift will make a difference today and tomorrow. Social Media Follow us on social media and share PRCs posts to spread the word. To get involved and make a difference in the community, visit PRC’s website at peoplesrc.org or scan the QR code below.
Host a Fundraiser Organize a drive for food, diapers or clothes through your community group, faith organization or club.
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