Event Category: COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois

Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois

In response to food insecurity in Lake and northern Cook counties, Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois fosters health and independence by delivering fresh, flavorful, and nutritious meals to homebound seniors, disabled individuals, and others unable to shop and/or cook for themselves. Last year alone, Meals on Wheels NE Illinois delivered more than 80,000 meals with…

4/15/23 – Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Campus Walk

4/15/23 – Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Campus Walk

The Out of the Darkness Campus Walks are the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) signature student fundraising series, designed to engage youth and young adults in the fight to prevent suicide, a leading cause of death. This event is open to all community members. Create your own team, fundraise for the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention,…

4/21/23 – Chicago Commons’ Spring Luncheon

4/21/23 – Chicago Commons’ Spring Luncheon

Founded in 1894, Chicago Commons (“Commons”) provides high-quality early childhood education, comprehensive family support services, and senior care including home care and adult day services. With this year’s theme of “Thriving Across Generations,” this event will feature the multigenerational work of our Family Hub which provides adult education and support services to the parents/caregivers of…

Kids Heart Challenge

Kids Heart Challenge

Kids Heart Challenge teaches kids how to be well physically and emotionally by learning how to care for their hearts and minds through physical activity, eating properly, mindfulness and helping others. This opportunity gives schools free common-core and state standard aligned lessons and resources to be used throughout the school year, benefitting the entire school…