{"id":28,"date":"2026-01-06T18:44:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T18:44:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heartfeltwillingworkersinc.org\/about\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T19:36:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T19:36:55","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/heartfeltwillingworkersinc.org\/?page_id=28","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Our Story<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Heartfelt Willing Workers was founded in honor of my mother, whose life was marked by faith, generosity, and unwavering service to others. Her compassion, commitment to family, and devotion to God shaped who I am today and inspired the mission of this organization.<\/p>

Though she passed away on November 7, 2017, her legacy continues through the work we do\u2014supporting individuals and families in need with dignity, care, and love. Our vision includes establishing a community center and transportation services to expand our impact.<\/p>

We invite you to join us in preserving her legacy by serving from the heart.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Heartfelt Willing Workers Services<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Programs & Services<\/h3>

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\u2022 Holiday food and grocery giveaways (Thanksgiving & Christmas)<\/p>

\u2022 Back-to-school supplies and clothing distribution<\/p>

\u2022 Senior health, wellness, and resource fairs<\/p>

\u2022 Year-round community outreach for families in crisis<\/p>

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Service Area<\/h3>

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Serving Chicagoland and South Suburban communities, including Matteson, Harvey, Chicago Heights, and surrounding areas.<\/p>

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Organizational Highlights<\/h3>

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\u2022 300+ families served annually<\/p>

\u2022 Strong partnerships with local grocers, churches, and community organizations<\/p>

\u2022 Annual scholarship honoring the late Delores Webster<\/p>

\u2022 100% volunteer-led and community-supported<\/p>

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Financial Overview<\/h3>

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Heartfelt Willing Workers Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit in good standing with the IRS and files Form 990-N annually. Operations are fully supported through donations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Our Founder<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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I am a dedicated faith-based leader with a heart for service and a strong commitment to uplifting individuals, families, and communities through purposeful outreach and compassionate leadership. As the Executive Director of Heartfelt Willing Workers, I lead with integrity, vision, and a deep sense of responsibility to serve others with excellence and sincerity.<\/p>

My leadership is grounded in servant leadership principles\u2014meeting people where they are, addressing both immediate needs and long-term solutions, and building strong partnerships that create lasting impact. I have extensive experience organizing community outreach initiatives, coordinating volunteers, collaborating with churches and local organizations, and advocating for underserved populations, particularly seniors, families, and individuals facing hardship.<\/p>

I am known for my hands-on approach, strategic planning, and ability to bring people together around a shared mission. Whether leading outreach events, developing programs, or supporting individuals through difficult seasons, I believe true leadership is rooted in compassion, accountability, and action.<\/p>

My mission is to serve from the heart, lead with purpose, and create opportunities that restore hope, dignity, and stability within the community.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Community Voices<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Community Leader & Long-Time Associate<\/h3>

\u201cI have known LaQuinta Webster for more than 30 years and can truly attest to her exceptional character and genuine heart for service. As the founder of Heartfelt Willing Workers, a faith-based nonprofit organization, LaQuinta has demonstrated remarkable leadership in addressing community needs through a wide range of outreach initiatives.<\/p><\/blockquote>

Her organization regularly conducts food and clothing giveaways, toy drives, and back-to-school supply distributions, making a significant impact on local families in need. LaQuinta\u2019s generous spirit extends beyond her organization, as she actively collaborates with shelters, churches, retail stores, and other community partners to broaden her reach and support the homeless population.<\/p><\/blockquote>

Guided by her strong faith, she consistently seeks solutions to address the challenges faced by those in need, often contributing her own resources when necessary. Her selfless dedication to serving others and creating positive change in the community truly exemplifies her character as a compassionate, purpose-driven leader.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Alishia Yarbrough \u2013 Community Member<\/p>

\u201cI have faced multiple challenges that proved to be very stressful for me. I am truly grateful that I was able to receive professional counseling from LaQuinta Webster. She was always professional, understanding, and patient. Our sessions consistently ended with biblical guidance that helped me walk through life with clarity and peace. I deeply appreciate the confidentiality, compassion, and support I received.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Tracey Gordon \u2013 Ministry Leader<\/p>

\u201cWendy is Heartfelt Willing Workers. She exemplifies heartfelt love and a true willingness to serve others. She is a strong example of servant leadership and works diligently with and for the people. Jesus is our example of true leadership, and Wendy reflects that example through her life and service.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Community Educator<\/p>

\u201cThe Willing Workers Ministry is truly a blessing and an inspiration. Minister Wendy and her team are always seeking ways to help those in need. When a former student of mine struggled to get groceries, Heartfelt Willing Workers provided resources that made an immediate difference. What a resource and a blessing to our community.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Malisha Porter \u2013 Community Partner<\/p>

\u201cHeartfelt Willing Workers is an organization dedicated to community service. They are always willing and ready to serve whenever there is a need. I am grateful to know the leadership and to be associated with this organization. Heartfelt Willing Workers truly represents the heart of community service.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Laura Flie-Jordan \u2013 Community Advocate<\/p>

\u201cHaving a servant\u2019s heart is something many people cannot say is true about themselves, but it is clearly evident in Wendy and Heartfelt Willing Workers. She goes above and beyond for the people she serves and truly puts her heart into everything she does. I fully support and believe in the work of this amazing organization.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dian Loving Stephens \u2013 Outreach Partner<\/p>

\u201cWendy is not only an amazing person, but her heart is genuine and pure. Partnering with Heartfelt Willing Workers to feed the homeless was an incredible experience. Her passion and love for helping others is truly inspiring.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Our Moments<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Snapshots of heartfelt service and community smiles.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Our Story Heartfelt Willing Workers was founded in honor of my mother, whose life was marked by faith, generosity, and unwavering service to others. Her compassion, commitment to family, and devotion to God shaped who I am today and inspired the mission of this organization. Though she passed away on November 7, 2017, her legacy […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-28","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_hostinger_reach_plugin_has_subscription_block":false,"_hostinger_reach_plugin_is_elementor":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/heartfeltwillingworkersinc.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/heartfeltwillingworkersinc.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/heartfeltwillingworkersinc.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/heartfeltwillingworkersinc.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/heartfeltwillingworkersinc.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=28"}],"version-history":[{"count":21,"href":"https:\/\/heartfeltwillingworkersinc.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":210,"href":"https:\/\/heartfeltwillingworkersinc.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/28\/revisions\/210"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/heartfeltwillingworkersinc.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=28"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}