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Approximately 700 people heard the inspirational performances, made nearly 500 pet toys (for Orphans of the Storm), over 300 blankets (for The Night Ministry and Project Linus), 90 scarves (for The Night Ministry) and donated over $2,000 to the UNICEF Haiti Relief Fund and over 100 bottles or boxes of detergent to the New Trier Township Food Pantry. Thank you for your good hearts and giving back your day to help others.
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Making no-sew blankets for homeless and hospitalized children.
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| Making pet toys for the dogs at Orphans of the Storm |
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Making alphabet books for children at Good News Partners
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Participants were encouraged to write their thoughts about Dr. King, the day, and service on "The Wall"
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Sponsoring and Recipient Organizations also participated in a Volunteer Opportunity Fair
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Laundry detergent was collected for the New Trier Township Food Pantry
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Money was collected for Haiti relief
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The Night Ministry Outreach & Health Services Bus provides health care, hospitality, caring support, social service referrals, and other outreach services for the homeless community.
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Orphans of the Storm brought some of their orphan dogs. One got adopted right on site!
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The Inspirational Program was hosted by Aaron Freeman (introduded by Rabbi Steve Lowenstein), and included a talk by Rev. Calvin S. Morris, who knew and marched with Dr. King and his family, as well as performances by the Soul Children of Chicago Choir.
There also was a presentation by Writers' Theater of "The MLK Project: The Fight for Civil Rights".
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Aaron Freeman
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Rabbi Lowenstein
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The Reverend Calvin S. Morris with the Soul Children of Chicago Choir
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Storyteller Susan O'Halloran
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Forum with Robert Sideman
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Illinois Council of Students Forum
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Lunch served by Glencoe Junior High Project
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