March CARE Team Events

After each project's address listed below, we've given you the closest CTA train stop, color-coded by train line.

Hope this helps! We'll see you soon.

CareTeam

Traveling Food Circus
Mondays, March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st

Thanks to a few of our volunteers, we're now distributing groceries AND clothing to residents. If you have any, bring them! Help us create bags of food with and for Cabrini residents. NEW: Help us create snacks for people to try.

Cabrini Service Connector
1230 N. Larrabee (Clark/Division)
1-3pm


Kids' News
Wednesday, March 5th & 12th

In February we began working with youth to create their own tv pieces. Among our creations: an NFL commercial; a news piece on a monkey eating a dog; a weather warning for an incoming tornado; and an appeal to prevent the closing of a local elementary school. Join us as we finish filming the pieces on the 5th and have a viewing party on the 12th. You're invited!

826Chi
1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. (Division)
4-5:15pm

Tuesday, March 18th

An incredibly generous (and unknown) person liked "At 6 O'Clock We Eat." so much that s/he donated money towards the creation of a second exhibit. We are incredibly grateful to this person, and now ask our volunteers to join us in creating theme-based paintings with patrons of Dignity Diner. And please - no art experience or talent necessary.

Holy Covenant United Methodist Church
925 W. Diversey (Wellington)
6:30-8:30pm


Getting a Job with a History
Saturday, March 22nd

Trying to get a job with a criminal background can be difficult - but not impossible. Join us as we present a workshop on how to write a solid resumé. Afterwards, assist patrons in creating their own well-written resumés. If you want, bring along your own as an example!

Inspiration Café's Engagement Center
4715 N. Sheridan Rd. (Lawrence)
10am-12pm


Afternoon Tea
Saturday, March 15th & 29th

We know we're not in Victorian England, but any excuse to snack with the seniors at Booth Manor is fine by us. We'll bring the tea and scones; we need you to help implement. Rounds of bingo may be played, and conversation will occur. Join us for a warm afternoon.

The Salvation Army Booth Manor
1500 W. Madison St. (Ashland)
1-3pm


Earth Hour
Saturday, March 29th

This project has a broad effect but requires little effort. For 1 hour on March 29th, join us for Earth Hour in Chicago during which we'll turn off our lights. Our city (and that means us) will attempt to reduce its energy usage as part of an international challenge.
Here's our twist on it: What are you going to do for that hour? We'd like you to take photos of what you did with no lights and send them to us at careteam@mgrf.org.
Folks, please keep it clean. And use your flash!

Chicago (wherever you are)
8-9pm

NOTE: If you need a ride, please select "Need Transportation" when you sign up.