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Thanks to Everyone Who “Shared Their Bounty” at Thanksgiving This Year!
The Volunteer Center is grateful to the families, individuals, schools and community groups who donated carloads of nutritious food to the clients of Good News Partners, and a pantry full of fresh produce to the New Trier Township Food Pantry. Thanks also to the families and individuals who helped deliver the food to Good News Partners on Thanksgiving morning. It was a fabulous community effort!
Hundreds of Dedicated Volunteers Helped Feed 100,000 Starving People in Nicaragua at Kids Against Hunger 2017
The Volunteer Center, The Winnetka-Northfield Rotary, and the Winnetka Community House welcomed hundreds of volunteers who helped pack 100,000 nutritious meals for hungry children in Nicaragua on Saturday, March 11th from at the Winnetka Community House. This is always a great group or family service project — and a fun way to come together in service to people in desperate need. This year was no exception. Thanks to all who participated, and to the Winnetka Community House for hosting!

Volunteers of All Ages Honor Dr. Martin Luther King With Remote Service Projects
2022 MLK DAY OF SERVICE : Due to the recent rise in COVID cases, The Volunteer Center (VC) offered this year’s MLK Day of Service volunteers remote project kits to finish at home and bring back to the VC for delivery to local nonprofits. The volunteer community responded with overwhelming generosity, and made 164 blankets and hundreds of other meaningful goods for the struggling clients of many supportive organizations. Continue reading to see pictures of some of our loyal volunteers and their finished products. And if you’re looking for activities to do at home with your friends or family during this wintry, indoor season, you’ll also find some great ideas — with complete instructions — that you can do anytime.
Welcome Our Newest Nonprofit: SASI (Services for Adults Staying in Their Homes) is Seeking Compassionate Volunteers to Make Living Easier for Older Adults Living in Their Homes
The mission of SASI (Services for Adults Staying in Their Homes) is to support the efforts of older adults to remain in their homes: we make living easier.
Award-Winning Nonprofit Resale Shop Seeking Volunteers to Help Launch New Store at Old Orchard
North Shore Exchange has already raised $1.5 million at luxury resale stores in Glencoe and 900 North Michigan/Chicago and online, benefitting dozens of local organizations that help children and families in need. On June 1 they’re opening a beautiful new store at Old Orchard — and they need volunteers who share a passion for their mission and enjoy retail. If you’re looking to join a team of dedicated volunteers who are making a difference while having fun, click the logo above to find out more!

Help Keep the NT Township Food Pantry Shelves Stocked!
Summer is a time of great need for the families who rely on the NT Township Food Pantry. And it’s also the time the Food Pantry is most desperate for donations. Click above to find out more, and to see a list of the donations they are desperate for this week.