
40 to Forever
Celebrating the past and building for the future

Jon Novack
Development Chair
President & CEO
Patton's Steel

I’m reaching out as a Children’s Fund board member, but also as a parent and business owner who cares deeply about what happens to kids when life turns upside down.
What drew me to Children’s Fund is simple: they step in when a child’s needs are urgent and real, and they do it with dignity. Not with noise. Not with bureaucracy. With action, compassion, and follow-through. I’ve seen how quickly this organization can surround a child or family in crisis and provide the support that creates breathing room, stability, and a real chance to move forward.
Children’s Fund is also different because it is not working alone. They bring together people, partners, and resources across our community to help children who are too often unseen. They focus on immediate needs, and they stay committed to long-term outcomes. Breaking cycles. Building resilience. Creating opportunity.
If you’ve ever wondered where your support can make a direct, meaningful impact, this is it. Your gift helps meet urgent needs today and helps change a child’s trajectory for years to come.


