“Thousands of families are separated each year. I never thought mine would be one of them.”
What matters to young people in our northern suburban community? HandsOn Suburban Chicago recently posed this question to students at Jack London Middle School in Wheeling and uncovered how the decisions of elected leaders impact the daily lives of our adolescent neighbors.
People looking for a few inexpensive clothes to add to their wardrobe, unique household items or toys for visiting grandchildren often check out thrift stores, such as those operated by WINGS (Women In Need Growing Stronger). It’s a fun and economical way to shop, and best of all, the profits from these stores-as the name…
By Janet Souter, Senior Corps-RSVP Member When Mike Mokate retired from his career as an informational technology provider nearly two years ago, like many people, he wanted to spend more time with his family. But he also felt the need for a sense of purpose, a wish to give structure to his day and especially…
By Janet Souter, Senior Corps-RSVP Member It may sound strange, but Stewart Smith actually enjoys volunteering for a task that most of us dread this time of year. For the past two years, as a Senior Corps-RSVP volunteer for the AARP Tax-Aide program, Stewart has been helping low- to moderate-income seniors prepare their 1040s, which…
As Dr. King noted, “everybody can be great because everybody can serve.” No special tools or education are required to achieve this goal. The only requirements are “a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.”
One of President Bush’s most enduring contributions was to national service and volunteering. In his 1989 inaugural address, President Bush inspired individuals to take voluntary action in their communities as “points of light” … “spread throughout the nation, doing good.”
Through HandsOn Suburban Chicago, Senior Corps-RSVP member Janet found the best of both worlds-giving back and having fun in the giving.
Re-blogged with minor edits from www.nationalservice.tumblr.com. By Barbara L. Stewart, CEO, Corporation for National and Community Service Our nation is in the midst of an unprecedented drug epidemic. More than 72,000 Americans died from a drug overdose last year, and 2.4 million Americans struggle with opioid addiction. This crisis is causing devastating effects on families,…
