GATHER AND GIVE BACK
First Aid Kits for the Howard and Evanston Community Center
TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 • 1–2 PM
Join us for a hands-on volunteer event to assemble first aid kits for a local organization that serves individuals and families through the Howard and Evanston Community Center. Your efforts will help support neighbors in need with essential health and safety items.
No prior experience is necessary. All supplies included. We look forward to seeing you there!
My Go-To Place Village Center, 5140 Galitz Street, Skokie, IL
Registration required to community.engagement@cje.net or 773.681.7514.
Free and open to all.
My Go-to Place! The place for camaraderie and conversation for older adults.
Operation Backpack: School Supplies for Students In Need
TUESDAY, July 15, 2025 • 1–2 PM
Join us in assembling backpacks filled with school supplies for students supported by VOA Illinois. Operation Backpack is an annual drive hosted by VOA Illinois to collect backpacks and school supplies for the youth they serve, including children experiencing homelessness, children of the Veterans served by VOA Illinois, and children in all VOA Illinois youth programs.
Please consider purchasing supplies from our Amazon Wish List, joining us to pack backpacks at the event, or even both! Your support helps ensure that every child starts the year off right. Please note all supplies must be purchased by June 30th.
No prior experience is necessary. All supplies included. We look forward to seeing you there!
My Go-To Place Village Center, 5140 Galitz Street, Skokie, IL
Registration required to community.engagement@cje.net or 773.681.7514.
Free and open to all.
My Go-to Place! The place for camaraderie and conversation for older adults.
