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Inspiring Transformation through Storytelling and Experiential Learning

Welcome to My Website!

For 25 years, John has served as a public speaker, workshop presenter, and retreat director. He is best known for his portrayal of a homeless man which he has presented to more than 1 million people across the country. “Ray” is suitable for both faith-based and non-religious organizations.

Ray – Don’t Judge A Book By Its Cover
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  • Southwest Student Council Conference
  • St. Francis High School- Wheaton, IL
  • Christian Physicians Forum
  • Vicariate V Retreat- Chicago, IL
  • Diocese of Lafayette Youth Conference, IN
  • US Railroad Retirement Board
  • Saint Louis Parish- Caledonia, WI
  • DeLasalle Institute- Chicago, IL
  • Illinois State Dare Officers Convention
  • Our Lady of Perpetual Help- Everett, WA
  • Knights District Deputy Confernece
  • Diocese of Milwaukee, WI
  • Chicago Archdiocese Presidents and Principals
  • Hampton, Lenzini & Renwick, Inc.
  • Kishwaukee College Education Consortium, IL
  • Diocese of Joliet, Illinois
  • Holy Family Parish, Rockford
  • Chicago Mayor's Office for Disabilities
  • St. John Neumann- St. Charles, IL
  • Seton Academy and St. Francis DeSales- South Holland, IL
  • Chicago Archdiocesan Development Council
  • St. Thomas the Apostle- Naperville, IL
  • Pritzer College Prep Snowball- Chicago, IL
  • Benet Academy- Lisle, IL
  • Permanent Deacons of the Rockford Diocese
  • Arizona State University, Neumann Center
  • Knights of Columbus State Conference
  • Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Kiwanis
  • District 200 -Wheaton, IL
  • Teen Institute of the Garden State, NY
  • State of Illinois Prevention Coordinators
  • Downers Grove South High School, IL
  • Sacred-Heart Griffin HS- IL
  • Midwest Golf Course Superintendent Conference
  • Davenport Diocesan Youth Conference- Corralville, IA
  • Diocese of Gallup, New Mexico
  • The Lutheran Magazine
  • Lewis University- Lisle, IL
  • Diocese of Gary, Indiana
  • St. Ignatious Loyola Church- Spring, TX
  • Illinois State Squires Conference

“It is easy to recommend John Donahue-Grossman. He is a gifted and skilled communicator for both teen and adult audiences. He is smart, humorous, and creative. But, most importantly, John has something to say to the Church. I recommend him with the utmost confidence.”

~ Frank Mercadante, Executive Director, Cultivation Ministries

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