Freund & Smith Advisors is committed to helping people succeed, and our goal is to share our time, resources, and expertise with others whenever we can. Below are some of the wonderful organizations we support.
We teamed up with the Northbrook Chamber of Commerce and Northwestern Mutual - Greater Chicago for a LEGO drive benefiting Bricks of Hope, a wonderful non-profit organization that donates LEGOs to children enduring prolonged hospital stays. Throughout September, in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we had a fantastic time collecting LEGOs and working alongside our colleagues to raise awareness and support. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated and helped spread the word about this worthy cause!
The Freund & Smith Advisors team returned to the Northfield Township Food Pantry to help out again for a couple of hours. We assisted in unloading boxes from a truck and stocking the pantry's shelves and cooler. Founded over 50 years ago, this food pantry has been a cornerstone in supporting Township residents facing food insecurity. Local eligible families can visit the pantry to receive both perishable and non-perishable food items, as well as grocery store cards. Helping our community is truly rewarding and we were happy to volunteer again this year.
The Freund & Smith Advisors team volunteered at A Just Harvest, an organization that feeds hungry people, and also grows food sustainably while sharing with neighbors who don't get enough to eat. We helped serve lunch and volunteered in their garden. This amazing place does so much for the community each and every day. We were thrilled to help out, even for just an afternoon.
We were thrilled to be able make and drop off blankets and chemo kits along with much needed gift cards to The Cancer Support Center, an organization we learned about through one of our clients, Joe Kuchta, who serves on their board of directors. This amazing place provides hope and resources to patients and families at no cost, thanks to dedication of donors.
Kyle Smith and Jeff Heddles 
EB Research Allison McGettigan and Michael Hund
We’re proud to announce that our very own Kyle Smith presented a $4,000 grant to EB Research Partnership (EBRP) on behalf of our team. This generous grant, awarded by the MDRT Foundation, underscores our commitment to supporting critical research aimed at finding a cure for Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) – a rare skin condition typically seen with infants and young children.
Kyle’s journey with EBRP began through one of our valued clients, Jeff Heddles, who shared a touching story that shed light on the challenges faced by individuals living with EB.
We extend our gratitude to everyone who supports and champions initiatives like these. Together, let's continue working towards a future where EB is no longer a threat to the well-being of our children. #EBResearch #CommunityImpact #MDRTFoundation
Freund & Smith Advisors was proud to participate in Giving Tuesday again in 2023 by supporting several charitable organizations our clients value most. There are so many places in need, we let some of our clients choose where they thought our donations would make the most impact. We are proud to be part of this tradition, and hope to continue to see it grow.
The Freund & Smith Advisors team was proud to take a couple hours out of our workday to volunteer at the Northfield Township Food Pantry. Many hands make light work as we helped take boxes from a truck delivery into the pantry and stock the shelves and cooler. This food pantry was founded over 50 years ago to assist Township residents struggling with food insecurity. Eligible families who live right in our community are able to visit to receive perishable and non-perishable food items along with grocery store cards. It was meaningful to be able to help out in our community even in this small way.
We are excited to be partnering with One Heart Uganda, an amazing organization that helps fund the education for kids in Uganda from elementary school through post-secondary education. When we heard about OHU from one of our clients last year, we knew we wanted to get involved. We are thrilled to be sponsoring Lydia over the next three years as she completes her nursing degree. She has worked so hard to get to this point, we cannot wait to follow her through the rest of her studies and into adulthood. Congratulations Lydia!
Our team had the opportunity to volunteer at Bernie’s Book Bank. We packed 4,032 books into bags that will help 504 young students throughout Chicagoland gain knowledge and strengthen their reading skills. Great afternoon of team building while helping get books into the hands of kids that need them.
We were honored to donate bedding and home goods to House of Peace, an organization for women and children of domestic abuse. This incredible organization not only provides shelter, but helps women rehabilitate themselves emotionally and spiritually, and provides countless resources to establish a life of independence. We love when we have opportunities to get involved in our community!
The Freund & Smith Advisors team had the honor of volunteering at Feed My Starving Children. We helped pack 59 boxes of food that provided 12,744 meals to hungry kids in Honduras. That fed 35 kids for a whole year! We even had a few clients roll up their sleeves and participate with us. It was a great day!
We were thrilled to present The Cradle with a $5,000 grant awarded by the Million Dollar Round Table Foundation. These funds will support an infant coming into their nursery. We love supporting local organizations that do good for others.
Our team had the opportunity to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity in Lake County to put siding on a house for a local family in need. It was great to get out of the office (or home offices!), give back, and work together as a team.
