Well over 700 people came together to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Dr. King’s historic visit to the Winnetka Village Green — and participate in our annual Day of Service
Civil Rights on the North Shore: Bringing the Movement Home Watch this video documentary about civil rights in the early sixties and the North Shore Summer Project’s efforts to bring an end to housing discrimination, and promote interracial relationships with children and young adults. It was the North Shore Summer Project that brought Dr. Martin Luther King to speak on the Winnetka Village Green in July, 1965. Click here to view the presentation.
Orphans of the Storm dogs hoping for their forever home were the star attraction!
Blankets being made for Connections for the Homeless…
…and the Night Ministry
Laundry detergent was donated to fill the shelves at the New Trier Food Pantry
Lucky homeless animals received hundreds of dog toys
Sorting collectors sports cards for at risk youth
Blanket making spread into the hallways
A happy group making one of the blankets for the homeless.
A record attandance made this year’s MLK Day of Service SRO!
MLK Day of Service is a whole-family affair
VC Board members worked alongside volunteers to provide for those in need at 2015 MLK Day of Service.
Sorted sports cards waiting to be distribiuted to at-risk youth by Cards2Kids
Volunteers of all ages and abilities helped complete a variety of projects to benefit local nonprofits:
No-sew blankets for homeless individuals at The Night Ministry and Connections for the Homeless
Valentines for veterans and active military at Hines VA Hospital and Lovell Federal Health Care
Activity books for hospitalized children at Evanston Hospital and La Rabida Children’s Hospital
Origami decorations for senior citizens at Mather Place and House of Welcome
Baseball cards for at-risk youth at Cards2Kids
Pet toys for rescued animals at Orphans of the Storm
Jewelry for women and children in safe housing at Luggage forFreedom and YMCA