Diane's Bio

Diane's blog: //medium.com/@dianehearus

Diane's Facebook Page

Diane's books: 
Crossing the Line: Taking Steps to End Homelessness

Changing the Paradigm of Homelessness

Dismazed and Driven - My Look at Family Homelessness in America

The 3 Melissas - The Practical Guide to Surviving Family Homelessness (co-author Diana Bowman) 

Diane's Awards:

• 2024, NC Coalition to End Homelessness Be a Light
• 2023, DuPage PADS Wake Up Your Spirit award
• 2022, Honorary membership, ODK, SUNY, Oneonta
• 2015, NAEHCY, Best Targeted Campaign, Worn Out Welcome Mat - KS
• 2015, Sisters of St. Francis, Joliet, IL, Mother Alfred Moes Award
• 2014, University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL Sister Clare Award
• 2013, Texas Homeless Network, Kathy Reid Award
• 2012, National Association for Education of Homeless Children Youth, Sandra Neese Lifetime Achievement Award
• 2012, The Education Center, Naperville, Kids’ Best Friend Award
• 2012, Georgia Alliance to End Homelessness, Community Builder Award

• 2012, Bridge Communities, Transforming Lives Award (YouTube video of her acceptance speech)
• 2008, Naperville Church Women United, Human Rights Award
• 2007, NAEHCY, Outstanding Media Award
• 2006, Kane County (IL) Hidden Hero; and University of St. Francis Award of Merit

8/15, Hospitality House, Boone, NC  
20th Anniversary Luncheon 

9/30, RESA, Wayne County, MI
In Class Is Where It's At: Building Good Attendance Conference

 3, WAITT, Grace UMC, Naperville 1:30

5-6, Kankakee McKinney-Vento Summit