Tag: Volunteers In Action

13 Mar

AmeriCorps Week

by Marketing DepartmentCategories: News

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This week is AmeriCorps Week!  We are celebrating our longstanding partnership with AmeriCorps and the VISTA members who have dedicated their lives to service. AmeriCorps, established in 1994, has grown into a vast network of national service programs. The program relies on civic engagement to address our nation’s most critical community needs.

For 10 years, United Way has had the opportunity to participate in the AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) program.  This national program has provided us with top of the line staff members, allowing us to significantly expand our programs to reach more children and their families in Lake County. Each volunteer member makes a year-long, full-time commitment to serve on a specific project at a nonprofit organization or public agency. Indeed, they are some of the most passionate and service-minded individuals we’ve ever worked with. By hosting our very own VISTA member, Katherine Velazquez, we are proud to join the list of over 80 United Ways who partner with AmeriCorps to make their community a better place. Here’s what Katherine and her manager, Edna Galvan, had to say about this special week:

 

13 Dec

Holiday Donations

by Marketing DepartmentCategories: News

‘Tis the season of giving!

Take a look at all of the donations that we have already received this holiday season. Thank you to all the companies, organizations and individuals who brought smiles to the Lake County community through the spirit of giving.

An anonymous, generous donor delivered over 200 brand new toys.

 

An individual donated gently used Legos for the PBIS Store at Carman-Buckner Elementary in Waukegan.

 

A couple donated gently used toys for the siblings of our Baby Talk Home Visiting program at the Welcome Center.

 

BD donated gently used coats and new hats, gloves and scarves to Carman-Buckner Elementary.

 

BMO Harris employees from the call center helped fulfill holiday wishes for North Elementary School.

 

Fuji gathered school supplies and winter clothing for Washington Elementary.

 

ITW-Construction volunteered at Catholic Charities’ Christmas Gift Program.

 

Nike donated clothing and shoes for our partner schools and Catholic Charities as well as collecting another set of clothing and shoes to be donated to YMOV at Abbott Middle School.

 

Nypro Mold collected winter items such as hats, scarves and gloves for Carman-Buckner Elementary.

 

Pfizer Inc. employees collected toys for Catholic Charities’ Christmas Gift Program
and hats, mittens, and scarves for the students at Washington Elementary in Waukegan.

 

Randstad had a team volunteer at COOL Food Pantry.

 

United Way of Lake County’s staff and board members donated gifts and uniforms to Oakdale Elementary in Waukegan. They also donated hats and gloves to the kids at Ellis School in Round Lake Beach! 

There are several ways your company or organization can get involved to make lasting change in Lake County. Visit www.LIVEUNITEDlakecounty.org/partner to learn more.

21 Sep

September 2017 e-Newsletter

by Marketing DepartmentCategories: News

Leadership

Introducing our Leadership Directory

We are excited to share our Leadership Directory recognizing our top supporters. Thanks to their continued support, children and families are on a path for success, and their future success ensures the success of our businesses and communities. For every program, every new initiative and every dollar raised, individual lives are being changed forever.

Click the button below to view our 2016-17 Leadership Directory.

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POP

You’re Invited: Power of the Purse

Our Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) invites you to their signature fundraising event on Sunday, November 5th at the Royal Melbourne Country Club in Long Grove. Enjoy a generous champagne brunch and an upbeat afternoon celebrating the special women in your life.

Proceeds from Power of the Purse will go towards the WLC’s Little Kids, Big Futures Philanthropy Fund. As of 2014, $235,000 has been invested in the Lake County community through the Little Kids, Big Futures Philanthropy Fund, an initiative directed by WLC members.

Space is limited. Click the button below to reserve your seat!

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KCC

Kindergarten Countdown Camp Expands into Beach Park

Kindergarten Countdown Camp (KCC) is an initiative designed to bridge the gap for Lake County’s youngest learners, who have had little to no preschool experience, entering kindergarten this fall.

This summer, we expanded KCC into the Beach Park community serving two classrooms this past August. Each day, the children attending learned key kindergarten skills, such as recognizing shapes, letters, counting and writing their name. Children read books with their teacher and community volunteers to begin developing a love of reading. They also learned how to listen to their teacher, get along with classmates, and understand the routine of school.

During camp, we filmed a Facebook LIVE video capturing the children participating in a water investigation activity led by Kohl Children’s Museum. To view that fun, learning activity, click the button below.

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United Way Days: August – September 2017

As the summer comes to a close, we’d like to recognize several companies and organizations that have been busy volunteering their time revitalizing school grounds, reading to students and making a positive impact in the community. We would like to thank and recognize O.C. Tanner, Baxter International, Hollister Incorporated, and ITW for taking time out of their workday to create lasting change in Lake County.

Click the button below to read more about the latest United Way Days that took place in our community in August and September.

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Bears

Our Continued Partnership with the Chicago Bears

On September 10th, United Way of Lake County had a table at the Chicago Bears home opener game against the Atlanta Falcons. Our staff passed out materials on our education programs and held a raffle for a football autographed by Offensive Lineman, Kyle Long.

For over forty years, the NFL and United Way have partnered to strengthen communities across America. As the longest running collaboration between a major sports league and a nonprofit — the partnership provides a powerful vehicle for change in communities. Locally, United Way of Lake County and the Chicago Bears joined forces to create opportunities that encourage young people to get active and maintain healthy relationships.

Read more about our partnership with the Chicago Bears on our blog.

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Summer 2017: Donation Drives

Throughout the summer, companies and local organizations around Lake County hosted donation drives collecting items such as, school supplies, furniture, clothing and much more. United Way of Lake County was able to find a home for these donated items with local schools and community organizations to help children and families in need of these items.

Read more about the donation drives that took place this summer on our blog.

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Connect With Us on LinkedIn!

Did you know United Way of Lake County is on LinkedIn? Follow our company page to read the latest news and updates on our programs, volunteer opportunities and upcoming events. Click the button below to follow us!

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18 Sep

Summer 2017: Donation Drives

by Marketing DepartmentCategories: News

Throughout the summer, companies and local organizations around Lake County hosted donation drives collecting items such as, school supplies, furniture, clothing and much more. United Way of Lake County was able to find a home for these donated items with local schools and community organizations to help children and families in need of these items. #VolunteersInAction

Pfizer

Pfizer held a professional clothing drive and donated the pieces to College of Lake County. Donated clothing will be given to students that attend workshops in which they will learn how to be a professional in the workforce as well as how to conduct themselves in interviews.

AbbVie

AbbVie’s Rova – T group stuffed animals and donated them to our Success by 6 Program’s Kindergarten Countdown Camp.

Medline Industries, Inc.

Medline Industries, Inc. donated school supplies to the Lake County School District.

Nike

The Nike Factory Store at Gurnee Mills Outlet Mall donated twice during the summer with various items that will be distributed to students in need across the county.

Rising Sun

Rising Sun’s Masonic Lodge donated 331 pounds of food and raised $134 for the Lord of Glory food pantry.

Guaranteed Rate

Guaranteed Rate donated school supplies to the Back-to-School Festival in Waukegan at Miguel Juarez Middle School.

Sysmex America

An effort to get children school supplies at Greenbay Elementary School in North Chicago, Sysmex America had their school supply drive in early August. Just in time for back-to-school season!

Marytown – The National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe

From bookshelves to canopy tents, Marytown Shrine in Libertyville donated supplies to United Way of Lake County’s Better Together program at Greenbay Elementary School in North Chicago and other local organizations in Lake County! A shout out to MP Services for providing a truck for transportation..

Menards

Menards, located in Fox Lake, donated boxes full of school supplies to Little Fort Elementary School.

Aptar Group Inc.

Aptar Group Inc. donated school supplies to John Clark Elementary School in Waukegan. A motivated and fun group of employees took time out of their day to drive to Clark Elementary to drop off school supplies. While they were there, the students excitedly shared their academic goals with them.

MEDLINE and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

Assistant Principals, Ms. Sheri Rosen & Ms. Holly Kaprosy graciously accepted school supplies that were donated by MEDLINE & Catholic Charities. They were thrilled to see a variety of backpacks and school supplies that the students at West Elementary School in Zion will be able to use immediately.

Protective Asset Protection

Protective Asset Protection located in Bannockburn, Illinois for donating school supplies to Carman-Buckner Elementary School in Waukegan!
18 Sep

United Way Days Recap: August – September 2017

by Marketing DepartmentCategories: News

Summer is coming to an end, but that hasn’t stopped the following companies from volunteering their time revitalizing school grounds, supporting local organizations and making the community a cleaner environment. We would like to thank and recognize these companies for encouraging their employees to take time out of their workday to create lasting change in Lake County on our United Way Days recap blog! #VolunteersInAction

O.C. Tanner

On August 14, a group of employees from O.C. Tanner and their families spent the day creating an Early Learning Trail for students at West Elementary School in Zion.

O.C. Tanner United Way Days Recap: Aug - Sept 2017

Baxter International – Finance Volunteer Week

To start off Baxter’s volunteer week on August 14, a group of employees went to the Native Seed Nursery at Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve to collect native seeds and assist with weeding seed beds. The seeds that the group collected will be used to restore preserves across Lake County.

Baxter United Way Days Recap: Aug - Sept 2017

A group of Baxter employees spent the afternoon at Captain James A. Lovell Jr. Federal Health Care Center – VA in North Chicago. There the volunteers helped organize games such as Bingo for nursing home veterans on August 14.

Baxter United Way Days Recap: Aug - Sept 2017

On August 15, a group of Baxter employees spent the morning with NorthPointe Resources to help add beauty to a group home where people with disabilities live. Volunteers helped with the general yard work clean-up such as weeding, trimming, and spreading mulch.

Baxter United Way Days Recap: Aug - Sept 2017

Early afternoon on August 15, a group of Baxter employees volunteered to help the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Park City with sorting, labeling and packing items such as frozen meat, oatmeal, produce and more!

Baxter United Way Days Recap: Aug - Sept 2017

A group of Baxter employees went to the south unit of the State Beach Park to assist with a beach cleanup on August 16.

Baxter United Way Days Recap: Aug - Sept 2017

On August 17, another group of Baxter employees volunteered at Northern Illinois Food Bank in Park City. The efforts that the volunteers do will help NIFB to be able to distribute the product to their network partners.

Baxter United Way Days Recap: Aug - Sept 2017

To end Baxter’s volunteer week, a group of employees went to A Safe Place, an emergency shelter, on August 18. Volunteers helped clean and throw out unused items, and also created a more welcoming environment to serve their clients.

Baxter United Way Days Recap: Aug - Sept 2017

United Way of Lake County

On August 21, a group of United Way of Lake County employees put on their LIVE UNITED t-shirts and served as volunteers at the welcome back picnic for the Waukegan Public School District teachers and staff that was held at the Waukegan High School – Washington Campus. They were also joined by volunteers from the Navy and the community.

United Way of Lake County employees served as bilingual volunteers for Catholic Charities’ Christmas Gift Program. The volunteers helped with the intake process and translated the Christmas wishes for the families. The program provides gifts to needy families, children and seniors throughout Lake County by matching the needs of the disadvantaged with individual donors, churches, corporate donors, schools and other donor groups.

Hollister Incorporated

A group of Hollister employees spent their afternoon at Captain James A. Lovell Jr. Federal Health Care Center – VA to help organize Bingo for nursing home veterans on August 24.

Hollister United Way Days Recap: Aug - Sept 2017

ITW – Buehler

On September 14, ITW-Buehler employees volunteered at the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Park City to help organize packaged goods to be sent out to the organization’s network partners.

ITW-Beuhler United Way Days Recap: Aug - Sept 2017

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