Molly Beck Dean is the Director of WeGo Together for Kids, a nonprofit organization collaborating with over 60 community partners to support West Chicago families and their children from birth to 12th grade. With over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, she has excelled in program development, networking, and event planning, contributing significantly to the organization's efforts to address issues like housing, food insecurity, and literacy in the community. Molly's dedication to working with young people is evident in her faith-based work, where she has served as a speaker, teacher, and preacher.
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A united community where diverse services and resources converge can create a transformative impact. Picture a central hub, a nexus of collaboration, enhancing the lives of children from infancy to high school graduation. How can such an approach change the lives of children, from birth to high school seniors?
Molly Beck Dean, a nonprofit director with a heart for justice, discusses how WeGo Together for Kids has grown over 20 years to become a collaborative force in the West Chicago region. With over 60 community partners, she highlights how the organization acts as a central point to maximize resources and impact for children facing economic need, food insecurity, literacy challenges, and the effects of trauma. Molly shares the story of the organization's origins, its mission to work with youth, and the constant evolution of its services to meet changing community needs, exemplified by the recent initiative of increasing physical health opportunities for children.
In this episode of the Mission Matters Podcast, Paul Feith interviews Molly Beck Dean, Director of WeGo Together for Kids, about building collaborative networks for community impact. Molly talks about WeGo Together for Kids and its 20-year impact, the challenges of sustaining a nonprofit organization, WeGo Together for Kids’ engagement and outreach strategies, and advice for other nonprofit directors.
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