INFANT WELFARE SOCIETY OF CHICAGO 3600 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 773.782.2800 fax 773.782.5042 info@infantwelfare.org
a legacy of caring
For the last 96 years, the Auxiliary has proven to be a good friend to the Infant Welfare Society. From barn dances to book reviews, golf opens to galas, fashion shows to showhouses, our Chapters create innovative, successful fundraisers in support of the Clinic’s work. We hope you will take a moment to review our “Calendar of Events” on this website to preview upcoming chapter events.
Maria Penland, Auxiliary Coordinator
Phone: 773 782-5041, Fax: 773 782-5042
E-mail: PenlandM@infantwelfare.org
The Auxiliary boasts an almost-century long tradition of providing support to the Infant Welfare Society. With 16 chapters and more than 750 members, it encompasses a broad geographic spectrum with a presence in the northern, southern and western suburbs as well as in the city itself.
Our organization also provides significant community outreach through programs like Holiday Special Gifts that provides gifts for families in particular need.
Our See Santa Party, a perennial favorite, is held the first Saturday in December. Each year, we host about 1,000 children who enjoy a visit and “photo op” with Santa, a gift bag filled with treats and refreshments.
For the past three summers, we have also hosted a “Reading Round-up”, a western themed party that provided new books for children at the Clinic. They also enjoyed pony rides, crafts, a DJ, face painting and games. These were wonderful days for a great cause -- to encourage a love of reading in our young patients.
Auxiliary President
The Auxiliary is led by the Auxiliary Board which is comprised of Chapter Presidents, Standing Committee Chairmen and the following elected Officers:
AUXILIARY - A LEGACY OF CARING
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AUXILIARY LEADERSHIP
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AUXILIARY COORDINATOR