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DiverseAbility Committee Aims to Increase Inclusion While companies continue to focus on diversity and inclusion, a new Illinois committee is fighting to make sure no one is excluded due to their physical or mental ability. The DiverseAbility...

Kathy Mueller: Board Member and Disability Advocate Kathy Mueller is a true advocate for helping persons living with disabilities live more independently. As a Donka board member since 2016, she serves on Donka’s fund raising and education and...

Activities and Events Race for AbilitiesWe are grateful to Team Donka runners and walkers, our sponsors, and sideline champions who raised funds for Donka during the 3rd Annual Race for Abilities in October. Together, they raised over $4,000...

Welcome to Donka! Donka is excited to welcome Ty Pavicich to the Donka team. Ty joined us in August as Communications Manager and Instructor. He holds a BS in Journalism and Mass Communication and possesses experience in nonprofit marketing,...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...