Pam Kostecki Steps Down as Executive Director of Crisis Center for South Suburbia Amid Post-COVID Transition
Pam Kostecki, the executive director of the Crisis Center for South Suburbia, has announced her resignation after a decade of leadership. Her tenure included navigating the organization through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Crisis Center, a nonprofit providing emergency shelter and support for domestic violence victims, expanded its capacity under Kostecki's leadership, increasing from 35 to 54 beds. This expansion was crucial as many households in Illinois are turned away from emergency shelters annually. Kostecki highlighted the growth in foundation and grant support, which allowed the center to extend its reach to more survivors. Despite the challenges, including a significant increase in domestic-related fatalities and workforce disruptions due to COVID-19, the center has doubled its outreach and community education efforts. Kostecki expressed gratitude for the community's support and noted the organization's resilience in overcoming various crises. 
