Tarkett Renovates Niles Township Respite Center

Solon, OH, November 26, 2024 - Tarkett recently led the renovation of the Niles Township Respite Center near Chicago, Illinois. The initiative was part of the company’s charitable giving program, Tarkett Cares, which encourages employees to share their time, talents and corporate flooring donations with local communities where the company operates.

While planning Design Days 2024, an annual, three-day interior design show in Chicago, the Tarkett team wanted to find a way to contribute to their host city in a new way. “Instead of focusing on one-off customer giveaways, we wanted to invest in something that could create lasting value for the community that hosts our industry each year,” said Roxane Spears, vice president of sustainability for Tarkett.

Spears contacted Lisa Kaplan, a Chicago-area resident and former commercial flooring professional, who directed her to the Niles Township Respite Center as a place in need. Located in Skokie, Illinois, the Niles Township Respite Center provides relief to residents facing housing and food insecurities. The space offers access to showers, laundry facilities, a clothing closet, food pantry and more.