Our Community
Professional Wealth Advisors make a strong and significant difference in our communities through charitable giving and partnerships with community organizations. Each quarter, our team participates in charitable work that positively impacts the communities in which we live and work.
*LPL Financial is not affiliated with nor endorses any of the organizations listed.
Feed My Starving Children - March 2024
PWA had the incredible opportunity to work with Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg, IL to pack nutritious meals for children in need around the world. Our group packaged 105 boxes full of 22,680 meals that will feed 62 children for an entire year! Feed My Starving Children reached a record-breaking milestone in 2023, as they shipped their 4 billionth meal! PWA is proud to be part of this remarkable effort for a third year in a row to help end world hunger.
West Suburban Community Pantry - February 2024
Our PWA staff and clients came together to volunteer at the West Suburban Community Pantry (WSCP) in Woodridge, IL. Both our morning and afternoon shifts worked hard to help organize and sort food, lift boxes, clean, etc., and we couldn’t be more proud of our PWA team! Each week, the WSCP feeds close to 500 households throughout DuPage and Will Counties. In 2023 alone, they helped over 110,000 individuals and served over 3 million pounds of food! We are grateful for the opportunity to support such a wonderful organization and their mission to provide nourishing food to families in need.
The Salvation Army Angel Tree and Toy Shop Setup - December 2023
The holiday season is about spreading joy and giving back, and PWA was happy to partner with The Salvation Army to do just that! We participated in their Angel Tree Program and adopted 50 children and teens in our local community to donate new clothes, toys, and gift cards. Additionally, our team helped The Salvation Army setup their Toy Shop for families to come in and pick up their Angel Tree gifts. A big thank you to our volunteers who helped make this Christmas a little brighter for families in need!
Brookfield Zoo Holiday Tree Trim - November 2023
PWA and HighPoint sponsored eight pre-lit trees at the Brookfield Zoo to support the zoo and celebrate the 42nd anniversary of Holiday Magic. Our team and their families handmade ornaments and decorated the trees located south of the Pachyderm House. This annual tradition helps to beautify the landscape ahead of the Holiday Magic celebration at the zoo.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - October 2023
PWA was proud to sponsor and participate in American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on a beautiful fall Sunday morning! Our PWA team walked alongside with family and friends at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, IL to support teams, survivors, and those currently fighting the disease. It was an honor to be amongst such a positive crowd of thousands, all working towards a common goal – beating cancer!
Sharing Connections - July 2023
PWA was pleased to volunteer at Sharing Connections in Downers Grove, IL for our PWA giveback event. Sharing Connections is a local foundation that provides furniture, household items, and clothing to families who were previously homeless, unemployed, victims of domestic violence, or are immigrants struggling to make ends meet. Our team helped to organize, sort, and clean furniture and household items that will be provided to families in need. This was a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those who are struggling, and to help families build a better future for themselves and their loved ones.
Feed My Starving Children - March 2023
Our PWA team came together to volunteer at Feed My Starving Children. Volunteers worked to pack nutritious meals for children in need. Our group packaged 127 boxes full of 27,432 meals that will feed 75 children for an entire year! PWA is thankful to work with this remarkable organization to help support world hunger.
The Salvation Army Angel Tree - December 2022
Giving without the thought of getting, is the true spirit of the season! PWA was proud to team up with The Salvation Army this year as part of their Angel Tree Program. We adopted 50 children and teens throughout the local community, with hopes of making their holiday a little brighter. Our team generously donated new clothing, toy, and gift cards to help these families in need. A big thank you to all those who donated... what a wonderful way to give back to others this holiday season!
Crystal Lake Food Pantry - November 2022
Our PWA staff and clients from the Crystal Lake office came together to volunteer at the Crystal Lake Food Pantry. Volunteers sorted hundreds of food cans and organized the Crystal Lake Food Pantry’s long term storage bins. In addition to volunteering, PWA donated rice, cereal, and peanut butter, which were items needed by the pantry. Each month, the Crystal Lake Food Pantry helps feed close to 700 households throughout the local community. PWA is grateful for the opportunity to work with such a wonderful organization to help families in need!
Brookfield Zoo Holiday Tree Trim - November 2022
Our PWA team and their families came together to create hand-made ornaments and decorated four trees at Brookfield Zoo. PWA sponsored the trees, located between the Pachyderm House and Tropic World. This annual tradition helps to embellish the landscape of the zoo, and gear up for the 41st anniversary of Holiday Magic.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - October 2022
PWA proudly supported the American Cancer Society at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at Soldier Field in Chicago. We support those who continue to fight, we admire the survivors, and we remember those who were taken…. And we will never give up hope!
Habitat for Humanity - August 2022
Our PWA team rolled up their sleeves and put their skills to work as they helped build a home in Hanover Park, IL for DuPage Habitat for Humanity. We worked on plumbing, flooring, railings, and painted trims and siding. It was a great day filled with teamwork and togetherness, all to help families in need throughout the community.
Feed My Starving Children - February 2022
Our team had the privilege of volunteering at Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg, IL. Our group packaged 75 boxes full of 16,200 meals that will feed 44 children for an entire year! We had a blast and are grateful to be able to support hunger relief.
Together We Rise - December 2021
Our PWA team volunteered with Together We Rise (TWR) to decorate Sweet Case duffle bags that will be given to children as they enter foster care or are transitioning into a new home. The bags are decorated with fun images and encouraging statements and are filled with new comfort and hygiene products. PWA is proud to support TWR’s mission to remove trash bags from the foster care system and to help foster children have a gracious way to transition into a new home.
Brookfield Zoo Holiday Tree Trim - November 2021
PWA sponsored a pre-lit tree at the Brookfield Zoo to support the zoo and celebrate the anniversary of Holiday Magic. Our team and their families handmade ornaments and decorated a tree located around Roosevelt Fountain. This annual tradition helps to beautify the landscape ahead of the Holiday Magic celebration at the zoo.