“Those who give, gather.”
The Trinity Foundation wishes to express condolences to the family of Klint DeGeus. His dedication and contributions to Trinity Foundation’s efforts over the years are much appreciated and will be deeply missed. Our thoughts are with the DeGeus family at this difficult time.
This year marks the 75th Anniversary of Trinity Services. Founded in 1950 as a school for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Joliet, Illinois, today Trinity provides essential support and services to over 5,800 people with disabilities and mental health needs so they may flourish and lead full and abundant lives.
What We Do
The mission of the Trinity Foundation is to advance the cause and enhance the financial resources of Trinity Services, Inc., whose purpose is to assist people with intellectual or developmental disabilities or mental illness to experience well being and live their best possible lives.
Financial Support
- Manage financial investments for long-term needs
- Provide management support for Foundation-held Trinity properties and buildings
- Create income from lease-back properties
- Establish leadership for the capital campaign as necessary
Programmatic Support
- Development of staff training materials
- Work to shape public policy for people with disabilities
- Grant writing and development
- Represent Trinity at selected conferences
and national association meetings
The Board of Directors of Trinity Services, through its CEO, also provides leadership and direction to three support organizations.
- The Cherry Hill Consulting Group
- High Tide Press
- NAQ
Cherry Hill Consulting Group
Provides consulting and training services to assist committed organizations working to raise performance standards, to create more positive cultures, and to develop more emphatic leadership styles. Using a “Bad to Better” platform we stimulate the development of more positive and creative ways of approaching daily work and leadership in the field.
High Tide Press
High Tide Press publishes books and media on Positive Organizational Culture, Leadership, and developmental disabilities for professionals in human services, education, nonprofit management, and healthcare. We promote best practices in management and socially-responsible leadership.
NAQ
NAQ is the leading national association for Developmental Disability Professionals. These professionals go by many names—QIDPs, Service Coordinators and Case Managers to name just a few. Formal titles aside, Developmental Disability Professionals fulfill a variety of roles—from advocate to educator to leader. They are resilient in the face of challenge and uncompromising in the provision of person-directed supports. NAQ has been the go-to organization for these exceptional professionals since it was established in 1996 – providing an avenue for connecting with other professionals, sharing evidence-based best practices, and serving as a resource for learning and continued education.
The Trinity Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors that oversees fundraising and financial investment.
Charley Smith, Chairperson
Tim Barker
Thane Dykstra, Ph.D.
Mike Sieling
John Slack
Bob Taylor
Art Dykstra, President and CEO
Klint DeGeus, Emeritus
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