Remembering Maria Whelan / Post a Message
Kathy Glazer
I remember hearing Maria speak and tell a story on herself. She had awoken early am to get up and downtown to the TV station to be interviewed by (as I recall?) a fledgling Oprah Winfrey. Feeling very pleased with…
Kanella Maniatis
I started at Illinois Action for Children around the same time as Maria, sitting close to her office for many years. I was surprised how the head of the agency kept her office door open and created an open environment.…
Rosita
I met Maria early in my career over forty years ago when i was a teacher at center that closed long ago. She and the Director of that union sponsored center, Amalgamated Day Care Center were friends. Maria gave a…
María Lourdes Gutiérrez
Se de buenas fuentes; que lucho por este gremio, por el bienestar de los niños y su sonrisa y amabilidad, hablaban muy bien de ella.
Matilde
Gracias por ser nuestra lider, te vamos a extrañar, un monton. Dios te bendiga y descansa en paz
Ximena Ayala
Sintiéndolo mucho fue una persona que cooperaba al máximo y siempre tenía un objetivo que está coperar con la comunidad
Lucia
Mi sentido pésame para toda la familia Ella fue una persona maravillosa tube la oportunidad de estar en Springfield en un Rally. yo no sabía por donde ir era mi primera vez Ella muy cariñosa me dijo sigue a …
Shanta Brownfield
Truly amazing woman, remarkable advocate and strong leader. I am truly grateful to have met her and work under her leadership. You will be missed Maria.
Latonya Peterson
I can reflect back on the first day that I start with Day Care Action Council better known as Action for Children. When I met Maria she was thoughtful and had a very big heart. Also made sure that…