The ARK Show Details...
Today, nearly 4,000 people are dependent on the ARK for survival. The services offered to those in need include medical, dental and eye care; legal and social welfare services; and clothing, food and shelter. All ARK services are free of charge and are offered with dignity.
#1. Serve a meal at Caffé ARK.Location: 6450 N. California, ChicagoAge: 12+
9/24/2008 4:45 PM – 7:00 PM
Brentwood North Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Show Details...
For more than 25 years, Brentwood has provided long-term, sub-acute and rehabilitation services for over 100 residents. The Center organizes a variety of recreational programs for the residents in its dementia, rehabilitation, skilled nursing and long-term units.
#2. Bring your dog and spend an hour visiting with Brentwood residents.Location: 3705 Deerfield, RiverwoodsAge: 16+, 0-15 with an adult
10/19/2008 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
#3. Play Bingo and socialize with residents.Location: 3705 Deerfield, RiverwoodsAge: 16+, 0-15 with an adult
9/23/2008 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM
Campus Kitchen at Northwestern University Show Details...
The Campus Kitchen is dedicated to eradicating hunger in Evanston. They use existing food from campus dining facilities to prepare delicious and nutritious meals for local community organizations such as shelters, senior citizen groups and after-school youth programs.
#4. Prepare meals for homebound senior citizens, low-income families, a women’s shelter and at-risk youth.Location: 1820 Chicago, EvanstonAge: 13+
10/5/2008 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
10/26/2008 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
#5. Deliver meals to homebound senior citizens, low-income families, a women’s shelter and at-risk youth. Delivery volunteers must drive their own personal vehicles.Location: 1820 Chicago, EvanstonAge: Family Friendly
10/5/2008 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
10/26/2008 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Catholic Charities Bishop Conway Residence Show Details...
Bishop Conway is designed for seniors on a fixed income who are experiencing some difficulties living along but are not in need of a full service nursing home. Most residents have special needs and volunteers should be comfortable in that environment.
#7. Serve snacks to and play board games with residents.Location: 1900 N. Karlov, ChicagoAge: 12+
10/19/2008 1:15 PM – 3:00 PM
Chabad/Northwestern Memorial Hospital Visitation Show Details...
The Hospital Visitation Program meets every Friday to pack and deliver Shabbat packages to Jewish patients at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Since its inception in 1990, the program has delivered baskets to over 30,000 patients.
#9. Pack and deliver Shabbat packages to Jewish patients.Location: 251 E. Huron, ChicagoAge: 15+
9/19/2008 9:45 AM – 11:30 AM
9/26/2008 9:45 AM – 11:30 AM
10/10/2008 9:45 AM – 11:30 AM
10/17/2008 9:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Chicago Chesed Fund Show Details...
Chicago Chesed Fund helps those of our community through financial assistance and a warehouse of free groceries, household staples, used clothing, and furniture.
#11. Organize, clean, and restock the shelves at the CCF warehouse.Location: CCF Food Warehouse, 7045 N. Ridgeway, LincolnwoodAge: 12+
9/21/2008 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
CJE Senior Life Adult Day Services Show Details...
Adult Day Services provides weekday traditional adult day-care programs and Alzheimer’s care with kosher meals, outings and activities.
#14. Assist at an auction by helping clients bid with play money and then serve the afternoon snack. Help staff during end-of-day departure.Location: 1015 Howard, EvanstonAge: 14+
10/31/2008 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
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