Thanks to All of Our Volunteers for a Sold-Out Kids Against Hunger Event!
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Four Exceptional Volunteers. One Exceptional Performer. One Amazing Celebration!
At this year’s annual Recognition Event, The Volunteer Center and a spirited gathering of friends and supporters paid tribute to 4 amazing volunteers, who have inspired the community by giving generously of their time and talents in service to those in need. We also featured a live concert on the Winnetka Chapel Stage by up-and-coming Chicago artist and American Idol finalist Manny Torres, whose soulful music provided the perfect end note to a magical celebration. Click here to learn more about our amazing honorees — and this special evening in celebration of music and mission.
Thanks for supporting the Volunteer Center!
Many thanks to everyone who bought pizzas on November 20th to help raise some dough for the Volunteer Center! Thanks also to Homemade Pizza for their generous support.
It Was a Record-Breaking MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY on Saturday, October 28th!
Many thanks to all of the donors and volunteers who turned out to make this year’s Make A Difference Day our most successful ever! 15 local nonprofits collected almost 24,000 items from a steady stream of vehicles that filled the parking lot for hours. It was a great community effort that brought individuals, families, school and community groups together in support of organizations who make a difference in the lives of people in need right here in our community.
Are you a teen or young adult looking for a volunteer opportunity or internship?
If you missed our Young Adult Volunteer & Internship Fair, you can still find volunteer and internship opportunities for the summer or year round. Short and long-term opportunities, including GAP years, are available. Click here to see a list of the nonprofits who attended our Fair and may still need help.
Hundreds Donate Baskets to 2012 Thanksgiving Greet and Feed!
This year Volunteer Center partnered with Creatively Caring to provide baskets of food — and beautiful handmade decorations — to every family who came to Good News Partners for our 2012 Thanksgiving Greet & Feed.
Thanks to Everyone in the Community Who Turned Out to Support This Year’s MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY
Cars lined up all morning in Winnetka to drop off everything from diapers to dog food, bikes to blankets, and sportswear to school supplies for 15 outstanding nonprofits. Families, schools and community groups from all over Chicago’s North Shore came together to support our 16th annual Make A Difference Day — and our nonprofits left with truckloads of donations they desperately needed. Make a Difference Day always makes a difference!