Diane's Bio

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

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

Diane's Awards:

• 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

17 - 18, Raleigh, NC
3 Melissas National Book Launch (details TBA)
27, 6 - 8 pm., 3 Melissas Book event, Boone, NC, App Theater, in conjunction with the 40th Anniversary of Hospitality House

28, Winston-Salem Bookmark book fair (details TBA)