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Partner John Spesia Leads Effort To Renovate Schools and Provide Clean Water in Rural Malawi, Africa

June 3, 2016

The media documentation of the constant domestic struggle occurring in Malawi, Africa makes it no surprise that the United Nations ranks Malawi in the 20 least developed countries in the world. This plight, although felt throughout the country, is arguably felt more so in the rural villages of Malawi simply due to their remote nature. Malawi native and Catholic priest, Father Phillip Mbeta, befriended former senior partner at Spesia & Taylor ... Read More

Filed Under: Malawi Africa, Philanthropy

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; Greater Illinois Chapter

June 1, 2016

Each year, Spesia & Taylor sponsor and attend the Joliet Great Strides Walks in support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Team Ben.  Ben and his family are local residents that contribute to the CF Foundation’s mission to help fund the cure for CF. Spesia & Taylor Attorneys and staff are committed to supporting this goal, and have sponsored the walk for 3 years and counting.  Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening genetic disease that ... Read More

Filed Under: Philanthropy

Clean Water Provided by the Rotary Club of Joliet

May 27, 2016

The St. Joseph’s Centre would not be complete and effective without a nearby source for clean water. Who better than to provide funding for a deep well than Rotary, an international service organization with a nearly 100 year presence in Joliet, Illinois. With Rotary's motto of "Service above self," and Doug Spesia having been a past president of the Joliet Rotary Club, it seemed a perfect fit. Shortly before the group departed for Malawi ... Read More

Filed Under: Malawi Africa, Philanthropy

The St. Joseph’s Centre

May 27, 2016

Doug Spesia was the senior partner of the Spesia & Taylor law firm for 20 years. He had a passion for world travel and a deep personal commitment to helping others. In 2003, Doug Spesia and his wife Lori travelled to Malawi, Africa to volunteer at a mission located in a small village called Namitembo. While there, the Spesias worked with two missionary priests, one of whom had been in Malawi for 50 years, as well as with many native priests. ... Read More

Filed Under: Philanthropy

Community Foundation of Will County

May 27, 2016

Doug and Lori Spesia instilled the spirit of philanthropy in their children—John, Chris, David and Sarah—through their strong Catholic faith and daily example. Doug Spesia was a founding Trustee of The Will County Community Foundation. He and Lori set up one of the Foundation’s first Donor Advised Funds. Their sons, John and Chris, along with their wives followed in their footsteps by establishing their own Funds. When Doug passed away in ... Read More

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