CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The nonprofit organization formerly known as the IT Resource Center has announced its new name and mission -- Lumity, an organization that works to catalyze Chicago's nonprofit community to do more good work. The origins of the name Lumity lie in two concepts that capture our new spirit -- Illumination + Community. Lumity will continue to provide high quality yet affordable technology training and consulting to Chicago-area charities, and will also include the programming of the former Nonprofit Financial Center (NFC), absorbed by the organization last fall. The name change renews the organization's commitment to improving the socio-economic and cultural opportunities available to less fortunate individuals in less fortunate neighborhoods. Lumity was announced at the annual gala on March 10, 2007.
According to Lumity Board Chairman Dan Morris, 'Lumity's programs will build upon the 23-year success of the organization, while enhancing our programs and services for an even greater impact on the communities we serve. Through stronger collaboration with the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, our focus is to make Chicago a better place to live. Lumity is one organization that enables 100s to help 1000s.'At the March 10 Gala, Lumity presented its annual Technology Leadership Award, presented by Accenture, to America's Second Harvest, which will receive a $7,500 grant from Accenture; a one-year Lumity membership, including $3,000 worth of services; and a donation of Microsoft software. America's Second Harvest works to create a hunger-free America by distributing food, raising public awareness about hunger, and through public advocacy. Lumity recognized the organization for its web-based food allocation system that enables members of its nation-wide network to acquire specific products for their communities and make surpluses more accessible to other food banks. Runner-up for the award was the Hadley School for the Blind, which will receive a $2,500 grant from Accenture; a one-year membership with Lumity, including $2,000 of services; and a donation of Microsoft Software.
The Hadley School promotes independent living through lifelong distance education for blind and low-vision people, their families, and blindness service providers. The Hadley School created a computer-simulated braillewriter that enables professionals working with blind people to learn to read and write Braille, creating a ripple effect--teaching these teachers touches the lives of blind and visually-impaired students nationwide and beyond. Two other finalists, the Lawndale Christian Health Center and the Northern Illinois Food Bank, each received a $1,000 grant from Accenture; a Lumity membership; and Microsoft Software.
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