“A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE GIVE A HOOT!”

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The Hub is a SELF-FUNDED, 501(c)3 NONPROFIT YOUTH & COMMUNITY EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RELIEF ORGANIZATION. We are OPERATED BY 100% VOLUNTEERS, ensuring that 100% of the monetary donations we receive from our generous donors go directly back into the communities we serve."

The Hub Angels Who Ride and Do Good Deeds! Chicago United was helping our Hub Angels Deliver the bags We Made Full Of Hub Love To Our Displaced Individuals Throughout Illinois.

WHOO Cares About Those In Need?

You Do!

That’s WHOO!

A Community Wh00 Cares, Starts with You!

The BCA Hub Youth & Resource Center is a grassroots SELF-FUNDED 501(C)3 nonprofit organization founded by Tricia Ponicki.

The Hub is 100% VOLUNTEER-BASED, KID-LEAD, and ADULT SUPERVISED.

Our Lead Hub Angel

The BCA Hub was founded in 2018 by Tricia Ponicki, and she is a valuable member of the communities she serves throughout Illinois and beyond State Lines.

Before The Hub was hatched in 2018, Tricia was well-known as Ponicki’s Angels for 16 years. Tricia has put over 50,000 volunteer hours into her missions for nearly 20 years; she was awarded the Point of Light National Volunteer in 2019 and The Thermos Brands Unsung Heroin in 2015. She is also a Girl Scout Leader, a CCD teacher for the past 18 years, School Board Member, and Realtor. For almost 20 years, Tricia has been a Passionate and One Dedicated Advocate for our Houseless Men, Women, Children, Domestic Violence Victims, the Elderly, the Physically Challenged, and the Sick.

A Little More Magical Information About Mrs. Ponicki- If you haven't already met her, prepare for a quick charge of good vibes and high energy! Mrs. Ponicki is a mother to 4 incredible kids of all age groups and has taught children and young adults for over 18 years. She is certified to work with children and adults in many areas and has her monthly background checks through the Red Cross, FEMA, and Points of Light. Her passion for seeing children accept themselves for who they are and believe in themselves first is magical. Mrs. Ponicki is a little boho-chic woman with big dreams and wildly creative with a whimsical imagination. We believe she is filled with tons of pixie dust, and yes, she is extremely hard to catch and keep up with. Still, when you meet her, she is like pure sunshine on the cloudiest days, so be sure to enjoy her presence, and soak up her sunshine, because she is one Awesome Woman who leaves a little sparkle of hope in everyone's eyes. Mrs. Ponicki is definitely one Hub Angel you truly want to know and love.

We Are Here Because We give a Hoot

"Those in need" is so often misunderstood. So many people and families with children who seek our services have a house, a car, and a job; however, food and other necessities are insecure because other bills or life situations take priority. Our mission as Hub Angels is to help ANYONE in need and do it with unconditional love, compassion, and positive vibes. EVERYONE is welcome at The Hub, no matter their current life situation. If there is a need, our number one goal is to fill that need. Suppose the requested assistance is beyond the services we provide. We will always outsource our guests to organizations that can better serve them.

HUB KIDS

The BCA Hub's Youth & Resource Center is Kid Lead and Adult-Supervised. Mrs. Ponicki believes that giving a child (at any age) the ability to be creative, imaginative, and expressive with their thoughts and passions without discouragement will build their confidence and create the opportunity to find their inner talents, desires, and adventures in life. In addition, teaching these skills at a young age will make the children feel involved, empowered, part of a team, and to some aspect, part of a loving family.

At The Hub, Tricia, is providing the children the opportunity to learn their leadership skills, job skills, life skills that intern will build a future full of Adults who will continue their missions to positively impact the next generation and help break the cycle of homelessness, drop-outs, and downward endings.

Allowing the Hub Kids to create and lead their projects allows our youth to learn these leadership skills, build confidence, understand what it means to be a part of team, and become a valuable asset to the future.

The hub’s Priorities

The number one priority is always keeping the children and community members the main focus of all our missions.

Violence. Poverty. Homelessness.

These Are Real Problems Affecting

Our Youth & Families In Our Communities.

The Hub Angel's goal is to be there—wherever and whenever we are needed most, in the midst of whatever someone is going through. To compassionately offer the encouragement and resources they need to thrive.

Since 2018, The BCA HUB has offered hope and opportunity to all community members throughout Illinois, no matter their age. Thousands of youth, families, and individuals have found their community and healing through The BCA HUB Youth & Resource Programs. We call this our Good Vibe Tribe. The BCA Hub provides all resources, services, activities, and programs to youth 0-25years old, families, senior citizens, and displaced individuals without regard to religious beliefs, race, age, color, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, identity, or disability.

EMERGENCY & DISASTER RELIEF — **Emergency Response**

**We are here in times of crisis for you.**
**If you are experiencing a crisis and are in need of food, clothing, diapers, baby gear, household items, or just need someone to talk to, we are here to help.**
**Please email our Hub Angels at HUBANGELS@THEBCAHUB.ORG and provide your:** Name, Phone Number, and STATE Your Emergency.
OUR PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST THOSE IN A TRUE STATE OF EMERGENCY. **For example but not limited to: A house fire, domestic violence, or natural disaster.**

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BECOME A HUB ANGEL TODAY!

Ready to take the next step? You can earn you wings and become a contributor to our cause, or participate yourself.

EARN YOUR WINGS

Building Our Future On Positive Vibes:

Our goal is to open a full-service center that can provide many different resources to the children and the community members we serve year-round. We are currently planning our Community Coffee House Youth & Resource Center with a Fun, Funky & Delicious Vibe. It will offer the Youth and Members of the Community the opportunity to either sit back and relax, engage in like-minded activities, to open doors of opportunity by learning the proper job and life skills; it will also serve the purpose of a Clothes Closet, Food Pantry, and the Youth Center filled with Imagination, Wonder, and Creativity. Until we can get enough funding to open our first Community Coffee House, we are in an office space in Burbank, Illinois, hosting our events outside, a Free clothes closet and food pantry, toiletries, and giving out diapers and formula year-round.

Help Us Grow so we can Open The Doors

To a new center and continue to Do Great Things!

The Vision And Planing

Of The Hub's Future Community Coffee Hub House:

100% of the proceeds from The Hub’s coffee house will help support The BCA Hub Youth and Resource staff, youth, and community programs. Click Here To Learn More

Our ultimate goal is to empower the youth, individuals, and families in our community.

The BCA Hub Youth and Resource Center supports our communities in many ways, including offering social, cultural, educational, and recreational activities, food, clothes, toiletries, diapers, and formula to our community members.

OUR MISSION

Mission Statement:
At the Beautiful Disaster Emergency Response Center, our mission is to be a beacon of hope and support for the youth during their most challenging moments. We are committed to equipping young individuals with the tools and resilience needed to navigate life's unexpected storms. Through compassionate guidance, education, and community outreach, we strive to empower them to transform adversity into strength, chaos into growth, and disaster into opportunity. Our goal is to foster a generation of young leaders who not only weather life's storms but emerge from them as beacons of resilience and positive change. Together, we believe that even in the darkest moments, the beauty of transformation can shine THROUGH

*Disclosure: The BCA Hub is an independent organization and is not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, maintained, authorized, or sponsored by any church organizations, government officials, or governing entities. All community services provided by The BCA Hub are made possible through the dedication of our members and sponsors. The use of any trade name or trademark is for identification and reference purposes only, and it does not imply any association with the trademark holder of its product brand and services. Together, we can make a difference!
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