Hey Everyone:
I hope all is well with all of you.
If you happen to live in the Chicagoland area, please consider volunteering alongside the CARE Team. (Don't make me give you my you-should-get-off-your-pity-partying-bootie-and-volunteer schpeel!) Prior to moving to Mississippi, I was a CARE Team member and loved every second of it! I deeply miss all of you guys!!! Anyway, down below is a listing of several events the CARE Team will sponsor for December. I will also post all future events on this blog.
In cooperation,
Justina
P.S.: You can electronically sign up for any of these volunteer opportunities by cutting and pasting the URL of your interest! Once I figure out how to create a direct link ... don't hold your breath on that one!!
NEW: Serve & Socialize (21+, please)
Saturday, December 9th
REST Shelter
941 W Lawrence (b/n Sheridan and Lake Shore Dr )
8pm until Exhaustion sets in
From 8 to 10pm we’re volunteering at REST Shelter, serving dinner to homeless patrons who drop by. Or just sit and talk or start a card game with people. Afterwards, we’re heading to a local venue to hang out and get some conversation going. This is for all of you who’re looking to meet people who like to volunteer. Or pretend to.
Sign up: http://www.careteam.mgrf.org/events/events.asp?eventcode=120906
Living Room Café
Wednesday, December 13th
806 E 64th St (just East of Cottage Grove)
4-6:30pm
Who needs ornaments? Before the usual dinner-making, a little Christmas gaudiness is in order. We bring the supplies, you bring the gaudiness. We’re making Christmas ornaments!
Sign up: http://www.careteam.mgrf.org/events/events.asp?eventcode=121306
BACK AGAIN: G(L)ove
Sunday, December 17th
CareTeam Central
6348 N Milwaukee (just West of Cicero)
10-2pm
After organizing ourselves at CareTeam Central, we’ll split into groups, walking different Chicago neighborhoods to hand out Care Packs (warm weather gear, food & toiletries) directly to individuals in need. Dress warmly! Party afterwards.
Sign up: http://www.careteam.mgrf.org/events/events.asp?eventcode=121706
Uhlich Children’s Advantage Network Holiday Party
Tuesday, December 19th
217 N Jefferson St, 2nd Flr (just North of Lake)
4-7pm
UCAN’s having a party for all its kids and we’re invited! Assist with party set up, distribute food and gifts, and help clean up.
Sign up: http://www.careteam.mgrf.org/events/events.asp?eventcode=121906
Marah’s
Thursday, December 28th
1456 W Oakdale (b/n Ashland and Southport )
4:30-7:30pm
A little bird told us about this game called Bingo. We’re playing it after dinner. With prizes. Don’t be intimidated – come out, cook some dinner with us and play some Bingo.
Sign up: http://www.careteam.mgrf.org/events/events.asp?eventcode=122806
*NEWSFLASH* Become a Volunteer & Event Leader!
Ever volunteered somewhere and thought, “I could lead this event”? That’s because you probably could. And now you can.
CareTeam’s offering you the chance to lead a volunteer event that you choose and can help design. Can’t think of a particular event you’d like to lead? Choose from the list below and contact us!
Ronald McDonald House
Tuesday, December 5th
5736 S Drexel (um, between 57th and 58th)
4-7pm
Guide a group of volunteers through cooking a meal for families of sick children who stay at Ronald McDonald House. (We provide the food.)
Lead this event: Email jessica@mgrf.org
NEW: Deborah’s Place
Friday, December 8th
2822 W Jackson (b/n Francisco and California )
1-3pm
Guide a group of volunteers through sorting gifts for the women of Deborah’s Place and help them learn about what Deborah’s Place actually does.
Lead this event: Email jessica@mgrf.org
NEW: Chicago Women’s AIDS Project
Saturday, December 16th
514 E 50th Place (just East of Vincennes)
9-12 noon
Guide a group of volunteers through making a small breakfast spread and encourage them to listen to the stories of how the women live with HIV. (We provide the food.)
Lead this event: Email jessica@mgrf.org
I hope all is well with all of you.
If you happen to live in the Chicagoland area, please consider volunteering alongside the CARE Team. (Don't make me give you my you-should-get-off-your-pity-partying-bootie-and-volunteer schpeel!) Prior to moving to Mississippi, I was a CARE Team member and loved every second of it! I deeply miss all of you guys!!! Anyway, down below is a listing of several events the CARE Team will sponsor for December. I will also post all future events on this blog.
In cooperation,
Justina
P.S.: You can electronically sign up for any of these volunteer opportunities by cutting and pasting the URL of your interest! Once I figure out how to create a direct link ... don't hold your breath on that one!!
NEW: Serve & Socialize (21+, please)
Saturday, December 9th
REST Shelter
941 W Lawrence (b/n Sheridan and Lake Shore Dr )
8pm until Exhaustion sets in
From 8 to 10pm we’re volunteering at REST Shelter, serving dinner to homeless patrons who drop by. Or just sit and talk or start a card game with people. Afterwards, we’re heading to a local venue to hang out and get some conversation going. This is for all of you who’re looking to meet people who like to volunteer. Or pretend to.
Sign up: http://www.careteam.mgrf.org/events/events.asp?eventcode=120906
Living Room Café
Wednesday, December 13th
806 E 64th St (just East of Cottage Grove)
4-6:30pm
Who needs ornaments? Before the usual dinner-making, a little Christmas gaudiness is in order. We bring the supplies, you bring the gaudiness. We’re making Christmas ornaments!
Sign up: http://www.careteam.mgrf.org/events/events.asp?eventcode=121306
BACK AGAIN: G(L)ove
Sunday, December 17th
CareTeam Central
6348 N Milwaukee (just West of Cicero)
10-2pm
After organizing ourselves at CareTeam Central, we’ll split into groups, walking different Chicago neighborhoods to hand out Care Packs (warm weather gear, food & toiletries) directly to individuals in need. Dress warmly! Party afterwards.
Sign up: http://www.careteam.mgrf.org/events/events.asp?eventcode=121706
Uhlich Children’s Advantage Network Holiday Party
Tuesday, December 19th
217 N Jefferson St, 2nd Flr (just North of Lake)
4-7pm
UCAN’s having a party for all its kids and we’re invited! Assist with party set up, distribute food and gifts, and help clean up.
Sign up: http://www.careteam.mgrf.org/events/events.asp?eventcode=121906
Marah’s
Thursday, December 28th
1456 W Oakdale (b/n Ashland and Southport )
4:30-7:30pm
A little bird told us about this game called Bingo. We’re playing it after dinner. With prizes. Don’t be intimidated – come out, cook some dinner with us and play some Bingo.
Sign up: http://www.careteam.mgrf.org/events/events.asp?eventcode=122806
*NEWSFLASH* Become a Volunteer & Event Leader!
Ever volunteered somewhere and thought, “I could lead this event”? That’s because you probably could. And now you can.
CareTeam’s offering you the chance to lead a volunteer event that you choose and can help design. Can’t think of a particular event you’d like to lead? Choose from the list below and contact us!
Ronald McDonald House
Tuesday, December 5th
5736 S Drexel (um, between 57th and 58th)
4-7pm
Guide a group of volunteers through cooking a meal for families of sick children who stay at Ronald McDonald House. (We provide the food.)
Lead this event: Email jessica@mgrf.org
NEW: Deborah’s Place
Friday, December 8th
2822 W Jackson (b/n Francisco and California )
1-3pm
Guide a group of volunteers through sorting gifts for the women of Deborah’s Place and help them learn about what Deborah’s Place actually does.
Lead this event: Email jessica@mgrf.org
NEW: Chicago Women’s AIDS Project
Saturday, December 16th
514 E 50th Place (just East of Vincennes)
9-12 noon
Guide a group of volunteers through making a small breakfast spread and encourage them to listen to the stories of how the women live with HIV. (We provide the food.)
Lead this event: Email jessica@mgrf.org
