Save the Date! Mark Your Calendar Now for Our Annual Make A Difference Day on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
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Save the Date! Mark Your Calendar Now for Our Annual Make A Difference Day on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

Make a Difference Day is one of the North Shore’s favorite community days of service — and a great opportunity to clean out your closets to benefit people (and animals!) in need. All you have to do is collect gently-used and new items ranging from school supplies to sporting goods, textbooks to toiletries, pet supplies to prom dresses — and more! Then just load up your car and drive through and drop off your donations to grateful nonprofits who will put them to good use serving people (and animals) who need them! We’ll even help you unload your car.

More information to come about the specific nonprofits and the list of items they each will be collecting. So visit this page often to watch for updates. And mark your calendar now for this can’t-miss opportunity to do some good in our community that will also do some good for the clutter in your home

Celebrating the Power of Volunteerism — and 4 Inspiring Local Volunteers — at our 2023 Recognition Event in May
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Celebrating the Power of Volunteerism — and 4 Inspiring Local Volunteers — at our 2023 Recognition Event in May

Over 100 guests joined us on a culinary journey around the world as we paid tribute to four local volunteers who make a difference every day on our local community. It was a beautiful Spring evening to gather waterside Wednesday evening, May 10th at the beautiful Wilmette Harbor Club for a lively event featuring a global menu of drinks and appetizers donated by local restaurants, followed by an inspirational program and presentation to our honorees.

Learn about our honorees below.

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Featuring a Raffle Where Lucky Attendees won Cubs and White Sox Tickets, local restaurant and personal wellness packages, a cruise on Lake Michigan…

…and a week in a historic Italian villa in Tuscany

Magnificent BORGO DI VAGLI outside of Cortona, Italy is a 14th century hamlet artfully restored by renowned Italian Architect Fulvio di Rosa to offer the best of both worlds — a historic property with modern comforts. Raffle tickets are $100 each, and include a one week stay in a 2-bedroom residence that accommodates up to four people, as well as access to Borgo’s one-of-a-kind trattoria and swimming pool.

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Thanks to All who “Shared Their Bounty” With Those in Need This Thanksgiving
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Thanks to All who “Shared Their Bounty” With Those in Need This Thanksgiving

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Families, individuals and community groups really made a difference to those in need at Thanksgiving this year.  Clients of the New Trier Food Pantry in Winnetka were treated to baskets of special treats and personal items.  And 180 families from Good News Partners in Rogers Park gratefully received bags filled with groceries to fill their pantries.   We are most thankful for such a generous community!

2022 Flier for Thanksgiving

Questions?  Email the Volunteer Center at info@volunteercenterhelps.org

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Register Now for our November 7th Nonprofit Workshop “Grow: How Organizations Can Use META to Build Communities, Raise Awareness and Fundraise”
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Register Now for our November 7th Nonprofit Workshop “Grow: How Organizations Can Use META to Build Communities, Raise Awareness and Fundraise”

Mack Reynolds

The Volunteer Center invites all Nonprofit Executive Directors, Communications Managers and Development Chairs to a results-based workshop addressing all of your questions about social media and Meta

Lead by global brand professional Mack Reynolds, we’ll be exploring questions like “How can I build an active online community?”, “How can social media help me raise money?” “How can I find and work with social media creators and influencers to build my following?”  “What exactly is Meta, and why do I care?”

Monday, November 7th
11:30 AM
Clarkson Lodge at Clarkson Park
1950 New Willow Road, Northfield
Box Lunch Included

Whether you’re already doing it — or don’t really understand why Meta matters to you — you’ll come away with hands-on strategies that will give you the tools and confidence you need to take maximum advantage of this business-building social media platform.    This is a can’t miss opportunity for all nonprofit leaders who are looking to unlock the mystery of Meta!

Presenter Mack Reynolds leads team building strategies to help businesses, nonprofits and organizations of all sizes tap into their true creative potential across Meta’s platforms.  He has been helping brands tell breakthrough stories for 15+ years.  Before Meta he was at agencies in Texas and Chicago.  Mack is a Winnetka native, and current residents of Northfield with his wife and three kids.

Please Click Here to Register

If you have questions, please email the Volunteer Center at info@volunteercenterhelps.org

Looking to Volunteer this Summer? We Can Help!
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Looking to Volunteer this Summer? We Can Help!

Summer is a great time to volunteer at a local nonprofit.
Let us help you help others!

Have a particular cause you would like to support? Not sure what you would like to do? Simply visit our listing of 165 nonprofits to check out their missions and volunteer needs.   When you see something that might be of interest, you can send a message directly to the nonprofit letting them know you’re interested and available.  It’s that easy!

Click here to visit our VC Nonprofit Page and start your search!

 

Questions?  Contact the Volunteer Center at info@volunteercenterhelps.org