Donka jumping hurdles in the community

Donka jumping hurdles in the community

Donka jumping hurdles in the community Engaging the community to support people with disabilities is a huge part of Donka’s mission. Each person we educate about the capabilities and determination of individuals with disabilities helps our students jump another hurdle...
Rhonda Pavicich elected new Donka board president

Rhonda Pavicich elected new Donka board president

Rhonda Pavicich elected new Donka board president On Wednesday, February 13, Donka’s board of directors selected Rhonda Pavicich its new president. Rhonda will take over for MaryBeth Marshall who served as Donka’s president for six years. Rhonda began serving on...
Rich’s tech retooling

Rich’s tech retooling

Rich’s tech retooling When Rich Komorouski made the move to the DuPage Care Center (DPCC) he was already tech savvy and using Dragon Naturally Speaking to access a computer. But with Donka now his “next door neighbor” at DPCC, he was excited to take advantage of our...
Donka receives IL Treasurer’s Charitable Fund grant

Donka receives IL Treasurer’s Charitable Fund grant

Donka receives IL Treasurer’s Charitable Fund grant Last December, Donka was one of 20 organizations statewide to receive a grant from the Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund Grant operated by the Illinois State Treasurer. The $25,000 award will be used to partially...
Volunteer Spotlight: Bill Paschke

Volunteer Spotlight: Bill Paschke

Volunteer Spotlight: Bill Paschke Donka is grateful for Bill Paschke, pictured above, one of our newest volunteers. Bill works in our computer lab at the DuPage Care Center on Wednesdays. Even though our graduates know their way around a computer, Bill finds they...
Naperville Noon Lions Recognize Bill McManus

Naperville Noon Lions Recognize Bill McManus

Naperville Noon Lions Recognize Bill McManus The Naperville Noon Lions recently made a $3,000 donation to Donka in memory of Bill McManus, pictured above, a club member from 2002-2018. Bill passed away on March 7, 2018. Bill was active in the Lions Club and held...