MEET THE TEAM
Questions? Contact us!
Financial donations - For questions about a recent donation, your monthly giving, or end-of-year tax forms, contact gifts@habitatchicago.org or call our Donor Database Specialist at 312.563.0296 x405.
ReStore donations - To learn how to donate your gently used home goods and what items we accept, visit Donate to ReStore or Request a Pick-Up.
Buy a Habitat Chicago house - To learn how to buy one of our Habitat Chicago houses in West Pullman, Greater Grand Crossing, or Austin, take our financial self-assessment or contact homeownership@habitatchicago.org.
Apply for a project grant - If you'd like to lead a community-oriented project in West Pullman, Greater Grand Crossing, or Austin, learn about our Neighborhood Grants Initiative or contact neighborhoods@habitatchicago.org.
Volunteer with us - View our different opportunities for individuals and groups by visiting our Volunteers page or contact volunteers@habitatchicago.org.
Events - Have a question about an upcoming event? Want to be considered as a food vendor or venue? Contact events@habitatchicago.org.
Marketing - For all branding, press inquiries, or other communication-related concerns, please contact marketing@habitatchicago.org.
General questions - Contact info@habitatchicago.org.
Management Team

Jennifer Parks
Executive Director
312-563-0296 x111

Deena Prescavage
Director of Advancement
312-563-0296 x422

Mindy Rueden
Programs Director
312-563-0296 x315

Cortland Smith
Finance and Operations Director
312-563-0296 x113

Latesha Steele
Director of Real Estate Development
312-563-0296 x300

Rachel Hardy
Senior Marketing and Communications Manager
312-563-0296 x447

Helen Quach
Senior Manager, People Operations
312-563-0296 x112

Nick Armor
ReStore Chicago North Manager
312-563-0296 x213

Desiree "Dez" Paul
ReStore Chicago South Manager
312-563-0296 x500