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Donations raised from our Homeless Youth Initiative Fundraiser were presented to the Fill A Heart 4 Kids organization by President Walker. These much needed funds allowed the organization to purchase coats and personal essentials for the homeless youth within our community.
New member Vernon Ward is helping Rotary raise funds for the End Polio Campaign.
Did you know there are 1,035 Homeless Youth living in Lake County Illinois. The Rotary Club of North Chicago wants to help them now! Our goal is to give each youth a new coat along with winter gear, personal items and holiday stockings. Because the weather is getting colder, please consider giving to support this endeavor. It only takes a minute to donate, just click the donate link button now. More info to follow.
The Rotary Club of North Chicago accepted 3 new members today at it's meeting.
Immedicate Past Suzanne Gibson takes on the North Chicago Rotary Club Virtual Reading Challenge. She want to encourage children to get ready for school by reading The Night Before Kindergarten. I know you will love to hear Suzanne read Suzanne Gibson Read, https://www.facebook.com/NCPLibrary/videos/4272959326080002/
Jim Moran recieves an award for his continiuous asistance exceptional work during the COVID19 Pandemic.
City of North Chicago Police Officer Gary Grayer accepted an award for volunteering with the Rotary Club of North Chicago Family literacy Night.
Club President Angela Walker called upon Medline for PPE gear. Medline stepped up to the plate and hit a home run!
The Rotarian Magazine highligts our own Rotarian Danny Spungen. He was recongized around the world for his work in educating people about the Holocaust. Danny Travels all over the world showing historical pieces of from Africa and Europe and he is involved with multiple projects promoting peace and conflict resolution. Danny is seen here in Hawaii during a lay over on his way home.
The Rotary Club of North Chicago created 250 Greeting cards to congradulate graduating seniors from North Chicago School District 187. The cards contained inspirational notes from three of the Rotary Clubs partners and a free lunch from a resturant. Each card was delivered to students when they arrived to retrieve thier personal items from the school.
Rotary Club of North Chicago assisted other organizations with packing and passing out holiday food baskets with everything a family needs to make a holiday meal. This event was supporting Military families in North Chicago. This project supports maternal and child health. Volunteers included President, Angela Walker, Joan Battley, John Hidleman and Assistgant Governor Bryan Anderson.
Director of North Chicago Library and Past President Rotary club member Mrs. Joan Battley diplays the 300 care packagess for veterans.
Rotary Club of North Chicago co-sponsored Operation Warm Coats by partnering with the Lake Forest Rotary Club and donating funds for the campaign and spreading the word to community families to help children in need of winter coats. We were able to also partner with the local North Chicago Library and North Chicgao local schools to pass the coats out to youth in need.
Rotary Club of North Chicago assisted other organizations with packing and passing out holiday food baskets with everything a family needs to make a holiday meal. This event was supporting Military families in North Chicago. This project supports maternal and child health.
https://www.facebook.com/NCPLibrary/videos/588878311791459/
North Chicago Rotary Club sponsored a Back to School Backpack party at Missionary Baptist Church for grades K thru 8. Children and families were treated to snacks and backpacks filled with school supplies. This project promotes basic education and literacy.
North Chicago Rotary Club sponsored a Back to School Backpack party at Missionary Baptist Church for grades K thru 8. Children and families were treated to snacks and backpacks filled with school supplies. This project promotes basic education and literacy.
The Rotary Club of North Chicago sponsors a summer senior bingo party and luncheon at Kukla Towers of North Chicago
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