Find Friendship Through the Northbrook Woman’s Club

Since 2009, Mary Tritsis has served as president of Kindness is Doing Something Special for Kids (KIDSS. for Kids), a charitable organization that raises money to support Family Services at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Mary Tritsis maintains membership in the Northbrook Woman’s Club.

Composed of more than 300 members, the Northbrook Woman’s Club aims to uplift the community through philanthropy, community service, and friendship. As part of its mission to connect and serve, the Northbrook Women’s Club hosts several social events and special interest programs. These include regularly scheduled luncheons and walking tours that invite local women to cultivate friendships, as well as one-time events that expose them to local businesses and attractions.

In addition to a book club that meets three times a week, the Northbrook Woman’s Club hosts weekly bridge dates and card games. One-time events have included wine tastings, trips to the Northbrook Symphony Orchestra, and a cooking class at Sur la Table. For more information about connecting with neighbors, visit www.northbrookwomansclub.org.

Accion Supports Small Business Entrepreneurs

For more than a decade, Mary Tritisis has served as President of Kindness Is Doing Something Special for Kids (K.I.D.S.S. for Kids), a charitable organization that raises money for the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Recently, Mary Tritsis accepted the position of Director of Lending at Accion, a national network of non-profit lenders, to combine her passion for non profit and knowledge of 30 years of Executive Banking experience.

Accion provides Capital, Coaching and Connections to Entrepreneurs. The small business loans that Accion offers help strengthen individuals and communities in Indiana and Illinois, Accion operates Entrepreneurship Program that helps underserved small businesses reach their goals. Accion recognizes that Entrepreneurs face unique challenges in business, and steps in where traditional financing is not possible.

Accion is a non profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). All monies raised go back into helping the communities they serve. Accion provides lending programs at fair pricing that helps underserved communities. These programs include Credit Builder loans to help rebuild ones credit score. In addition, Accion provides loans to clients with ITINs.

For more information about alternative financing from a reputable lender, contact Accion directly at 312-275-3000.