Thanks to everyone who helped make our 13th annual Make A Difference Day a Huge Success!

Posted: September 23, 2015Categories: Make a Difference Day, Uncategorized Share:

: Even the rain didn’t slow down the hardworking volunteers!

: Orphans of the Storm collected a vanload of food, toys and other pet supplies

: Volunteers sorting donations at Make A Difference Day.

: VC Board member Patee Blackman with grateful Nonprofit recipient at Make A Difference Day.

: Hadley School for the Blind collected glasses.

: Gear 4 Goals was a new nonprofit participant this year — and they’ll be back!

: Junior League of Evanston North Shore volunteers displayed some of their bounty.

: Revive Center for Housing & Healing with a truckload of donations from Make A Difference Day

: In spite of the rain, cars were lined up all morning to drop off donations.

What — Generous donors drove through and dropped off new and gently used items to benefit 14 local nonprofits

When — Oct. 24, 2015

Where — Indian Hill Train Station Parking Lot in Winnetka

Who — This year we supported the following 14 area nonprofits

Bernie’s Book Bank		Children’s Books
Connections for the Homeless		Men’s Clothes, Shoes, Duffels, Sleeping Bags, Blankets
Family Service of Winnetka		Women’s Clothes
Gear 4 Goals		Sport’s Equipment
Hadley School for the Blind		Eyeglasses and Cases
Infant, Inc.		Powdered Formula and Diapers
Jr. League Evanston-North Shore		Prom Dresses and Accessories
New Trier Township Food Pantry		Non-Perishable Food, Paper Goods, Cleaning Supplies, Unused Toiletries, Laundry Detergent
Orphans of the Storm		Dog and Cat Food, Pet Toys,Old Towels, Newspapers
Refugee One		Adult and Kids Outerwear and Boots
Revive		Toys, and ChildrensCclothes
Salvation Army		All Miscellaneous Items
Working Bikes		Any Condition Bikes
YMCA of Metro Chicago		School Supplies, Backpacks, Educational Games & Puzzles

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