Marketing & Outreach Committee (Mental Health)

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The mission of the NAMI DuPage Outreach Committee is to raise awareness about mental illness through attending social events, hosting fundraisers, and creating lasting partnerships in the communities we serve.

Doing this provides the unique opportunity for people to learn what our organization has to provide individuals with a mental illness and their family members so they may improve the quality of their lives.

Chairs and Co-Chairs of the following subcommittees are automatically enrolled as members of the primary Outreach Committee.

Special Events Subcommittee

The members of this committee attend events in the community where space is reserved to set up a both. This enabled us to meet and talk to anyone interested in more information on what NAMI DuPage has to offer.

Opportunity: We are currently looking for people that are outgoing and enthusiastic to attend events and inform people about NAMI DuPage and the ways we can be of help to them or their family.

Fundraising Events Subcommittee

Through local businesses the participants of this committee will host events in which our NAMI members and donors are invited to have an enjoyable fun night out while raising money for our organization.

Opportunity: We are currently looking for people that like to plan and put on functions! The focus would be to educate people about mental illness and to reduce the associated stigma related to persons with mental health disorders, all while enjoying a night out with family and friends.

Community Partnerships Subcommittee

Through researching and visiting local churches, non-profits, libraries, businesses and mental health professionals in our community we aim to create long lasting community relationships and networks.

Opportunity: We are currently looking for people willing to become Outreach Committee members who will oversee the 9 DuPage County townships. We are also looking for volunteers willing to initiate relationships in the community by talking with different organizations and educating them about NAMI DuPage. We encourage leaving behind materials for their use. Within a months time follow up would be done asking if more materials are needed or if any questions arose.

Townships: Wayne, Bloomingdale, Addison, Winfield, Milton, York, Naperville, Lisle, and Downers Grove. (Please refer to image of map to know what cities are included in each township.).