Campaign Volunteers Needed

October 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The Far Northwest Suburban United Way is a volunteer-led, not-for-profit organization that invests in critical health and human service programs and coordinates community initiatives to improve lives and strengthen communities. From completing community assessments to launching special initiatives, from mobilizing resources to funding programs, United Way addresses the most pressing human care issues facing each community we serve and invests in our community to make positive, lasting change.

Volunteer assignments include maximizing current fundraising accounts and prospecting new accounts in one of the following categories: professional/services, manufacturing, retail, or the public sector. Each Campaign Volunteer will work with specific assigned accounts in one of the account categories and report to a volunteer Category Director. Specific duties may include site visits and communication with corporate leaders of small to mid-sized area organizations. Anticipate 1-2 hours of volunteering per week on a very flexible schedule.

Good communication skills are required. Work experience within professional services, manufacturing, retail, or the public sector within our locale is a great benefit. Our locale includes: Bartlett, Carpentersville, east Dundee, Elk Grove Village, Gilberts, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Sleepy Hollow, Streamwood, West Dundee.

Posted by Chelsea Lynn | Filed Under Volunteer Opportunities 

UW Partners with Parkway Realty and Paccar Financial for Fall Drives

October 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment

At the end of October, representatives from Shelter, Inc.’s Jennings Home received donations of food pantry items from the residents of Parkway Realty’s Schaumburg properties, Paccar Financial, and their employees. This is only the first part of a two-part drive - in November they will be collecting hygiene items for the Jennings Home.

The Jennings Home for Girls, located in Schaumburg, provides emergency shelter for girls, ages 11 to 17, who are in need of a safe haven in times of family crisis.

Since Shelter, Inc.’s inception in 1975, they have been providing safe and stabilizing environments for adolescents in crisis. Shelter’s group home program allows clients to stay in school and continue to grow and learn life skills while being supported through tough times.

Posted by Chelsea Lynn | Filed Under Events 

JC Penney’s Employees Volunteer at Aunt Martha’s

October 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment

A group of employees from JC Penney took part in the United Way’s Day of Caring program and volunteered today at Aunt Martha’s Youth Service Center. Sporting bright United Way t-shirts, the volunteers tackled several crowded storage areas in an effort to turn them into usable space for the center’s expanding programs. Volunteers helped create several new offices and counseling spaces. Continuing United Way’s mission of fostering partnership between Partner Agencies, staff and volunteers connected Aunt Martha’s unused furniture with agencies who can put it back into service.

Pictures coming soon!

Posted by Chelsea Lynn | Filed Under Agency Partners, News, Volunteers