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Founded in 2010 by Ann Marie Mathis, Keeping Families Covered (formerly Twice As Nice Mother & Child) was built with the goal of connecting families with basic needs.
Parenting is challenging, but it is even more difficult when
you lack the necessities. We believe that every parent should be able to provide
their children, and loved ones, with the basics they need to thrive.
Since our inception, we have fostered partnerships with over 70 social service agencies and now provide help to thousands of families each month. With just 24 team members who commit over 3,000 hours of service each year, our organization is small but mighty.


ANN MARIE MATHIS
Founder & CEO
As a mother of seven, Ann Marie Mathis understands the challenge of caring for young children. That challenge is compounded when access to basic necessities is unobtainable. Ann Marie believes that all parents should be able to provide their children with the basics they need to thrive—and that is why she started Keeping Families Covered. Armed with a M.S. and B.S. in organizational leadership, and over 20 years of experience in the corporate world, Ann Marie started the organization in an effort to make a difference and help families in crisis, ensuring that donations were delivered to those who needed them most.
Meet Our Board of Directors

Jade Dellinger, D.C.
Chiropractor
North Shore Pro-Active Health

Kate Cosyns
Senior Program Manager Business Technology Global Corporate Trust and Custody
U.S. Bank

Heather Nordin
Senior Manager
CDW

Lalena Zoe Magnetta
Senior Training Specialist
Siemens

Jan Leasure
Division Vice President
Diamond Residential Mortgage

Michael Mathis
President
Atturo Tire Corporation

Susan Rappin
Vice President of Global Marketing
Ameda, Inc.

Andrew Orozco
Community Engagement
Police Officer
Waukegan Police Department

Angela Castaneda
Private Banking Officer
First Bank Chicago
Meet Our Waukegan Team
Meet Our McHenry Team
Claire Fair
DuWayne Fair
Barb Dolmon
Janet Pickett
Nancy Shanahan
Mary Finch
Judy Morefield
Sue Neuschel
Fred Neuschel
Becky Schultz
Our Community Partners
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1st Way Life Center (Johnsburg)
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Alden Hebron District 19 (Alden/Hebron)
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Arms of Love (Cary)
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BellaRu Catering (Highland Park)
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Brown Bear Day Care (Harvard)
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Crystal Lake Food Pantry (Crystal Lake)
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D300 Food Pantry (Carpentersville)
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Evangelical Child & Family Agency - Pregnancy & Support Services (Wheaton)
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Fish of McHenry Food Pantry (McHenry)
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Fort Sheridan Metra Station (Highwood)
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Informed Choices (Crystal Lake)
- Lake County Health Department (Waukegan)
- Lake Villa Foster Care Clothes Closet (Lake Villa)
- Marengo Area Outreach Enterprises (Marengo)
- Mothers Trust Foundation (Lake Forest)
- National Charity League (Wilmette)
- Nicasa Behavioral Health Services (North Chicago, Round Lake Beach & Waukegan)
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North Chicago School District #187 (North Chicago)
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OMNI Youth Services (Buffalo Grove, Wheeling, Arlington Heights)
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One Hope United Early Head Start (Gurnee, North Chicago & Waukegan)
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One Hope United Healthy Families Illinois (Gurnee, North Chicago & Waukegan)
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One Hope United Parents As Teachers (Gurnee, North Chicago & Waukegan)
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One Hope United Success by Six (Gurnee, North Chicago & Waukegan)
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Options and Advocacy for McHenry County (Crystal Lake)
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Senior Care Volunteer Network (Crystal Lake)
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Senior Services Associates, Inc. (Crystal Lake & McHenry)
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St. Joseph Food Pantry (Libertyville)
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Turning Point (Woodstock)
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Washington School (Harvard)
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Wonder Lake Neighbors Food Pantry (Wonder Lake)
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Woodstock Food Pantry (Woodstock)