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March Spotlight

The Kindness Connection

The Kindness Connection® (TKC) inspires the next generation of volunteers by making meaningful service learning opportunities accessible to youth in the Chicagoland area. We believe that positive volunteer experiences early in life have the power to inspire individuals to make the practice of giving their time and resources to charitable and civic causes an intrinsic part of their lives. Since 2006, The Kindness Connection has reached 20,000 youth volunteers through 55 schools and organizations, and delivered over 35,000 handmade symbols of kindness to 40 non-profits around the world. 

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"Give Back Evanston" April 2

To celebrate District 65's early dismissal on Wed., April 2, Evanston residents are invited to participate in "Give Back Evanston," a meaningful and fun-filled service event for all ages and abilities from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, 1655 Foster St. Community members will have the opportunity to volunteer together to complete service projects benefiting an array of Evanston-based organizations and community members, including:  Making welcome kits for Mary Lou’s Place at YWCA Evanston/North Shore Creating magnet gift sets for Senior Connections Making bookmarks for the Evanston Public Library Writing notes of gratitude to the Evanston Fire and Police Departments Decorating pillows for Evanston Hospital Donations of toothbrushes, full-size tubes of toothpaste and toilet paper will also be accepted to benefit those served by the YWCA Evanston/North Shore and Connections for the Homeless.  To participate in the event, please click here. Adult volunteers (18 and older) are also needed; register online here. Light refreshments will be served.

Touch the Heart of A Senior!

Senior Connections is looking for adult volunteers, age 21 and older, to touch the hearts of Evanston seniors every week to share in conversation, create crafts, take walks out in the community, sort through mail, work on home projects and more.

Senior Connections has been matching volunteers with isolated older adults in Evanston for over 21 years. All volunteers are required to fill out a Volunteer Application and attend a two-hour training. Click here to learn more and register >>>