ADSThe Human Relations Commission (HRC) was created to encourage understanding and respect among residents of Lincolnwood with various racial, ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds. The Commission sponsors human relations activities throughout the year. These activities provide an opportunity for all residents to celebrate the community’s ethnic and cultural diversity.
To learn more about the Commission, please see the Human Relations Commission Brochure available here.
General Assistance and Social Services Provided by Niles Township
General assistance and social workers are available to help Niles Township residents. For more information about available services, please visit the Niles Township General Assistance and Social Services page here.
Social Services Provided by the Lincolnwood Police Department
Social services are available given certain circumstances for Lincolnwood residents. Learn more about how our social worker Elise Pullen can assist here.
Human Relations Commission Person of the Year Award – 2020
The Human Relations Commission will be accepting nominations for the 2020 Person of the Year Award in January. Please click here to view the nomination guidelines and application. The deadline to submit a nominee is April 1.
Flags of Diversity Program
The Human Relations Commission is accepting applications for new and replacement flags for the Flags of Diversity Program. To learn more about the Program or to donate, please click here.
Board size: Seven members
Term: Three years
Meeting date: 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm
Click here to view the 2019 Human Relations Commission Meeting Dates
Click here to view the 2020 Human Relations Commission Meeting Dates
Human Relations Commission Members
| Jennifer Costantino, Co-Chair | Mary Athans |
| Wynne Terlizzi, Co-Chair | Sheryl Rae Ghezzi |
| Chris Barnabas, Secretary | Mario Rizzotti |