Giving Back: Supporting Our Community Through Print

At Schiele Group, we believe that printing isn’t just a business—it’s a way to build stronger communities. As a leading commercial printer based in Elk Grove Village, IL, we understand the incredible power that visual communication holds. Whether it’s a banner at a nonprofit fundraiser or directional signage at a community conference, the printed materials we create help shape memorable experiences, raise awareness, and connect people to causes that matter.

That’s why we’ve made giving back through print a central part of our mission.

We proudly offer event signage for nonprofit organizations at cost, working hand-in-hand with our suppliers to secure additional discounts that stretch tight nonprofit budgets even further. By removing the financial barriers to quality printing, we help organizations do more good—with greater impact.

A Commitment to Community

Our dedication to supporting the community around us isn’t new—it’s a core value that’s been with us from the start. We recognize that many organizations doing the most meaningful work in our region and across the country lack access to the same resources as large corporations. But their need for high-quality printed materials—especially for event signage, sponsorship displays, donor recognition boards, and wayfinding graphics—is just as great, if not greater.

When these nonprofits host events, every dollar counts. By offering signage at our cost, we enable them to reallocate more of their budget toward the people they serve.

This approach also aligns with our belief in sustainability and smart resource usage. When we provide large-format printing and custom signage to nonprofit organizations, we are not just printing signs—we’re printing purpose.

How We Help: High-Impact Print Solutions for Nonprofits

Whether it’s a community health fair, a gala, an awareness walk, or an advocacy event, every nonprofit event needs cohesive, clear, and engaging signage. That’s where we come in.

Some of the most common signage and print services we provide to nonprofit organizations include:

• Large-format banners

• Event welcome signs and backdrops

• Sponsor recognition signage

• Podium and stage graphics

• Directional and wayfinding signs

• Posters and informational panels

• Retractable banner stands

• Step-and-repeat backdrops

• Tabletop signage and tent cards

In every project, our goal is the same: to help nonprofits amplify their message, create a professional event environment, and leave a lasting impression on guests and donors.

Partnering with Our Suppliers to Multiply Impact

Our commitment to nonprofits goes beyond pricing. We actively engage our network of trusted print suppliers to reduce costs further wherever possible. This collaboration allows us to pass along additional material discounts, helping organizations get the highest-quality materials at the lowest possible price.

Our suppliers are often just as committed to community impact as we are, and we’re proud to be part of a print industry that steps up to support social good.

Recent Partnerships: Printing with Purpose

In the past month alone, we’ve had the honor of supporting two incredible nonprofit events by providing professional signage that helped bring their missions to life.

💙 National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) – Annual Conference

The National Alopecia Areata Foundation’s Annual Conference brings together individuals living with alopecia areata, their families, medical experts, and advocates. It’s a powerful gathering focused on education, empowerment, and shared experience.

Schiele Group provided a range of event signage to support the conference, including large-format welcome signs, wayfinding graphics, and branding elements. These pieces helped guide attendees through the event space, added polish to the environment, and reinforced the foundation’s message of inclusion and support.

We’re proud to play a small role in creating an event that fosters such hope and community for those impacted by alopecia areata.

💙 Ascend Justice – Celebration of Courage

Another meaningful collaboration was with Ascend Justice, a nonprofit legal aid organization based in Chicago that supports survivors of gender-based violence. Their annual Celebration of Courage event honors the strength of survivors and highlights the transformative work of their legal and advocacy teams.

We partnered with Ascend Justice to design and produce signage that showcased event sponsors, guided guests, and created visually stunning moments throughout the venue. The impact of this signage went far beyond décor—it helped celebrate resilience and bring visibility to an urgent cause.

It was an honor to support an organization that delivers life-changing services to individuals and families across the region.

Why Giving Back Matters

For us, giving back through print isn’t just charity—it’s partnership. We believe that every organization deserves access to the tools they need to succeed. High-quality printing should never be a barrier to promoting an important cause or running a successful fundraising event.

By providing signage for nonprofit events at cost, we empower organizations to focus on what really matters: their mission, their people, and their community.

This initiative also fuels our own sense of purpose. As a company that thrives on creativity, connection, and collaboration, working with nonprofit partners reminds us why we do what we do. It’s not just about paper and ink—it’s about printing with heart.

A Printing Partner You Can Trust

Schiele Group has served Chicagoland and beyond for over 75 years with full-service commercial printing, large-format printing, digital printing, direct mail, and more. Whether we’re working with major corporations or grassroots nonprofits, we bring the same level of quality, care, and attention to detail to every job.

If your organization is planning an upcoming event and needs a trusted printing partner for signage, we’re here to help.

Our team will:

• Work with your budget

• Suggest the best materials for your needs

• Handle design and layout (if needed)

• Deliver on-time, professional results

• Go the extra mile to make your event a success

Let’s Build Something Together

Are you part of a nonprofit or know someone who is? Schiele Group is always looking to partner with organizations that are making a difference.

📩 Contact us today to learn how we can support your next event with affordable signage and print solutions tailored for nonprofits. Together, we can create something powerful—because when communities thrive, we all thrive.