Who We Are
About fields For hope
Honoring Madonna Kestel’s legacy by uplifting local families through compassion, community, and hope.
Established in 2025, Fields For Hope Foundation is a community nonprofit in New Lenox created in loving memory of Madonna Kestel, whose life was rooted in kindness, generosity, and a deep commitment to helping others. Inspired by her compassion, our nonprofit organization provides financial and material support to local families in need, offering them hope, stability, and a helping hand during difficult times.
Every year we host a private fundraising event to benefit a family in the Lincoln Way Community High School District. At this event, we raise money and offer encouragement through community engagement, empowering recipients by easing their financial and emotional burdens.
our vision statement
Fields For Hope envisions a world where every family has the nurturing and support they need to grow, thrive, and build a brighter future. Inspired by Madonna Kestel’s example, we strive to create a community rooted in kindness, where no one faces hardship alone and giving becomes a way of life.
hope changes everything
Through charitable giving and a commitment to caring, we plant the seeds of hope today to cultivate a stronger, more connected tomorrow. Whether you’re looking to contribute or seeking assistance, we invite you to become part of our mission by joining the Fields For Hope family today!
your Lincoln way area nonprofit
Providing compassionate support to Lincoln Way Area Families’ life’s toughest challenges—so no one has to walk alone.
In any given year, countless families in our community face hardships that leave them feeling overwhelmed and isolated. At Fields For Hope Foundation in New Lenox, we believe that no family should face hardship alone. As proud members of the Lincoln Way Community, we are dedicated to providing financial support for families facing life’s inevitable challenges.
Whether it’s unexpected medical expenses, or another hardship that strains a family’s resources, we are here to lend a helping hand. By relieving their financial and emotional burdens, we cultivate hope, healing, and resilience that benefits families.
local family hardship help and more
Fields For Hope hosts and annual private fundraising event to spotlight a local family in need. Through sponsors and other partners, we accept donations in the form of personal checks, gift cards, gift baskets, merchandise, and services. We also support recipients throughout the year, empowering them to thrive during difficult times.
real people. real support. real hope.
As a local charity for providers in need, we help plant the seeds of hope today to cultivate a stronger, more connected tomorrow. Whether you’re looking to contribute or seeking assistance, we invite you to become part of our mission by joining the Fields For Hope family today!
what makes us unique?
We support primary or secondary providers in the Lincoln Way Community, especially those who’ve had to pause or quit their jobs due to hardship.
please help us make a difference
When You Give To Fields For Hope, You’re Doing More Than Donating – You’re Restoring Hope For Families In The Lincoln Way Community Area By Assisting In Easing Their Financial And Emotional Burdens. Become A Fields For Hope Partner Today!