November 2006 - Volume 12 Issue 2

“They just keep coming…” said Lea Murray, President of The Volunteer Center’s Board of Directors as a steady stream of cars loaded with donations of goods for the waiting agency reps continued to enter the Indian Hill Train Station Parking Lot Saturday, October 21st for The Volunteer Center’s 4th Annual Make A Difference Day celebration.

Many large collections organized by township schools and scout groups boosted this year’s drive. Record numbers were reported in each of the agency’s collections. Families and individuals in the community also generously donated items that will positively impact the local and metro Chicago non-profits.

In addition to volunteer groups, local businesses also stepped up to help. Zengeler Cleaners in Northbrook will clean and store the over 80 gowns donated for inner city youth to wear at their proms this spring and local businesses collected goods to donate. Thank you to all participants who contributed the following:

Hadley School for the Blind – 300 pairs of eyeglasses

Greater Chicago Food Depository – 10 pallets of food and paper goods
(over 5,000 pounds of items)

Hilda’s Place – Four van loads full of warm clothing

INFANT Inc – One van packed with baby formula

New Trier Township Food Pantry – 3 large vans filled to the brim

Chicago’s at Risk Youth via the Winnetka Park District – A huge Park District Passenger Van crammed with equipment to the ceiling

ESCCA (Ev. School Children’s Clothing) – 3 packed vans, 3 full cars

Dress for Success – An entire car stuffed with fine women’s work wear.

Glass Slipper Project – 80 gowns

Salvation Army – Hundreds of items for the home and clothing

THANK YOU EVERYONE!