Meet Our Core Team of dedicated volunteers!
Stacy Pyrek
Christy Schultz
Christy Schultz
Founder & Board Member
Stacy Pyrek is the dedicated founder of Project Hope Animal Rescue Foundation. What started as a mission to rescue a single homeless dog has evolved into a remarkable organization that annually finds loving homes for hundreds of homeless dogs and cats. You can often see her at events, diligently cleaning kennels, tra
Founder & Board Member
Stacy Pyrek is the dedicated founder of Project Hope Animal Rescue Foundation. What started as a mission to rescue a single homeless dog has evolved into a remarkable organization that annually finds loving homes for hundreds of homeless dogs and cats. You can often see her at events, diligently cleaning kennels, training dogs, and providing essential medical care, along with attending to countless other tasks.
📞 Phone: 224-699-2054
📧 Email: stacy@projecthopearf.org
Christy Schultz
Christy Schultz
Christy Schultz
Volunteer Coordinator & Board Member
Christy is our incredible Volunteer Coordinator who plays a vital role in training and organizing volunteers for both events and everyday operations. You can always find her dedicatedly working at our events, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Additionally, she is a Core Member and an esteemed Board Mem
Volunteer Coordinator & Board Member
Christy is our incredible Volunteer Coordinator who plays a vital role in training and organizing volunteers for both events and everyday operations. You can always find her dedicatedly working at our events, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Additionally, she is a Core Member and an esteemed Board Member, contributing significantly to our mission at Project Hope Animal Rescue Foundation.
📞 Phone: 224-699-2057
📧 Email: volunteer@projecthopearf.com
Cindy Kennedy
Christy Schultz
Nicole Fluhart
Adoption Team, Social Media Coordinator
Cindy Kennedy is an integral member of the adoption team and manages our social media presence. In addition to her core responsibilities, she finds immense fulfillment in creating videos and helping connect animals with their forever homes during her free time away from her real estate work with B&W.
Adoption Team, Social Media Coordinator
Cindy Kennedy is an integral member of the adoption team and manages our social media presence. In addition to her core responsibilities, she finds immense fulfillment in creating videos and helping connect animals with their forever homes during her free time away from her real estate work with B&W. Her passion lies in partnering with adopters to match them with the ideal new family member.
📞 Phone: 224-699-2051
📧 Email: adopt@projecthopearf.com
Nicole Fluhart
Christy Schultz
Nicole Fluhart
Event~Fundraising Coordinator
Nicole is our exceptional Fundraising Coordinator and a vital member of the Core Team, infusing our events with a sense of joy and profitability that makes her an indispensable part of our mission. She tirelessly explores new avenues for the rescue to gain visibility and is a familiar face at most of our event
Event~Fundraising Coordinator
Nicole is our exceptional Fundraising Coordinator and a vital member of the Core Team, infusing our events with a sense of joy and profitability that makes her an indispensable part of our mission. She tirelessly explores new avenues for the rescue to gain visibility and is a familiar face at most of our events throughout the year.
📞 Phone: 224-699-2053
📧 Email:
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Holly Bakey
Holly Bakey
Holly Bakey
Adoption Team
Holly is a dedicated volunteer on both the Adoption Team and our Core Team, providing invaluable support and expertise. She offers animal counseling for new adopters, ensuring they have the guidance they need to create a loving home for their new pets, making her a cherished member of our adoption community.
📞 Phone: 224-699-2051
📧 Email: adopt@projecthopearf.org
Fluvia Ramos
Holly Bakey
Holly Bakey
Medical Coordinator
Fluvia is dedicated to the health of every animal at Project Hope as our volunteer Medical Coordinator. She works closely with our veterinarians to ensure that each pet gets timely medical care along with the love and comfort they need while healing. Fluvia’s commitment to animal welfare is evident in all she does, crea
Medical Coordinator
Fluvia is dedicated to the health of every animal at Project Hope as our volunteer Medical Coordinator. She works closely with our veterinarians to ensure that each pet gets timely medical care along with the love and comfort they need while healing. Fluvia’s commitment to animal welfare is evident in all she does, creating a nurturing atmosphere that encourages our team to provide outstanding care, helping our furry friends thrive as they await their forever homes. She is also an important member our our Core Team.
📞 Phone: 224-699-2056
📧 Email: medical@projecthopearf.com
Annie Adams
Holly Bakey
Annie Adams
Foster Coordinator
Annie is an integral part of our Core team, serving as our dedicated volunteer Foster Coordinator. She assists fosters throughout the fostering journey, ensuring a smooth process for both animals and caregivers. Beyond her essential responsibilities, Annie frequently opens her home to rescue dogs in need and has lovingly
Foster Coordinator
Annie is an integral part of our Core team, serving as our dedicated volunteer Foster Coordinator. She assists fosters throughout the fostering journey, ensuring a smooth process for both animals and caregivers. Beyond her essential responsibilities, Annie frequently opens her home to rescue dogs in need and has lovingly adopted one of our treasured alumni dogs.
📞 Phone: 224-699-2052
📧 Email: foster@projecthopearf.org
Lisa Weber
Holly Bakey
Annie Adams
Cat Coordinator
Lisa is our dedicated Cat Coordinator and a loving foster for multiple cats and kittens. She provides essential medical care and guidance for all our cats and kittens, ensuring their well-being throughout the rescue process. With a wealth of experience, Lisa has participated in numerous missions to save cats from dire situa
Cat Coordinator
Lisa is our dedicated Cat Coordinator and a loving foster for multiple cats and kittens. She provides essential medical care and guidance for all our cats and kittens, ensuring their well-being throughout the rescue process. With a wealth of experience, Lisa has participated in numerous missions to save cats from dire situations, and she proudly serves on our Core Team. If you’re looking for a cat expert, you’ve come to the right place.