Funder Profile
Investing in Chicago:
The John Buck Company Foundation
“We invest in VOCEL’s mission because it aligns with our own to elevate and strengthen Chicago communities.”
John Buck | CEO, The John Buck Company
In 2019, VOCEL was honored to be the signature beneficiary of The John Buck Company Foundation’s 31st Annual Spring Fling. As the real estate community’s largest fundraiser, the event raised more than $900,000, with $250,000 going to support VOCEL’s programs. As a key funder since 2014, this transformative gift is only the latest chapter in VOCEL’s ongoing partnership with the Foundation. “We are very conservative with our investments,” says Donna Wright, Chair of the Foundation’s Civic Involvement Committee. “We were drawn to VOCEL’s model because it aligns with our strategy to focus on early education for children age zero to three, but we also monitor the impact of our giving. We’ve been following VOCEL’s growth closely from the beginning.”