GATHER AND GIVE BACK
Birdhouse Painting for Our Community
TUESDAY, June 16, 2026 • 1–2 PM
Join us for a creative afternoon decorating birdhouses to brighten our community! These will be donated to CJE’s affordable housing buildings as well as Gidwitz Place and Friend Center in Deerfield to beautify gardens and welcome local wildlife.
Birdhouses provide a safe space for birds to nest and raise their young away from the elements. By installing them, we help residents enjoy birdwatching while supporting conservation efforts for species struggling to find natural nesting spots.
Registration required to community.engagement@cje.net or 773.681.7514.
My Go-To Place Village Center
5140 Galitz Street
Skokie, IL
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My Go-to Place! The place for camaraderie and conversation for older adults.
Operation Backpack: School Supplies for Students in Need
TUESDAY, July 21, 2026 • 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.
Registration required to community.engagement@cje.net or 773.681.7514.
My Go-To Place Village Center
5140 Galitz Street
Skokie, IL
Download and share our flyer >>>
My Go-to Place! The place for camaraderie and conversation for older adults.
Note to Participants!
- Free and open to all. No prior experience is necessary. All supplies included. We look forward to seeing you there!
- We have limited supplies and funds, so participants may not take supplies home.
- This program is not a space for business promotion. If you’d like to share your business, please reach out to us directly.
