Michelle Clements, who will be a senior at Notre Dame in the fall, and Alaina Pfeifer, who will be a junior at the
Michelle is double-majoring in Sociology and Spanish and is interested in becoming a social worker in the
“I like how
Alaina is double-majoring in Journalism & Mass Communication and Spanish. She is interested in public relations and marketing in the
When asked what drew her to
Both Alaina and Michelle will be with us through August. We’re excited to see them grow!
One brick can make a huge difference in the lives of many people.
How? If you donate a brick to
Each brick costs $500 and can be engraved with names or short phrases. The brick will be added to our Service Walk that leads to the front door of
Donate a brick today and help those that really need it!
A local Daisy Troop came into HSP on Monday to earn their community support badge. Each young scout generously brought in their own food donation for HSP. The Daisies took a tour of our facility and learned about how our organization functions.
Their scout slogan is “do a good turn daily” and helping us was one of the ways they showed their passion for good deeds.
This Daisy Troop had so much fun that they decided that they will be helping us in the future! We cannot thank these girls enough for their donations and we look forward to seeing them again soon!
Yesterday, we got a visit from Mark Cahill of Hunter Douglas. Mark brought us a donation of various non-perishable foods for Feed the Kids and a cash donation!
Mark told us his story about how he came to be involved with
Mark saw an opportunity with their training seminars. People from all over the country come for these training seminars, once a month. In the past, there was always an entrance fee for the seminar. Mark decided he wanted to change this to something that would benefit the community. He called us up, asked what we needed, and made that the new entrance fee!
This month, it was non-perishable foods for Feed the Kids, but he’ll touch base with us each month to find out what we need!
We are so grateful for this generous gesture and look forward to working with Mark and Hunter Douglas in the future.
Here at
We have had a couple geese living on our property for a while now, but recently, we got some new additions!
When we drove in Monday morning, we found the family had grown. Several adorable baby geese filled our lawn.
Sharon, our Administrative Assistant (and official feeder of
We hope our cute little companions stick around. They brighten every morning!
Saturday was Delivery Day for our Senior Citizen Project. 120 seniors in need received 90 pound boxes of 7 fresh fruits, 8 fresh vegetables, 7 frozen meats, fresh bread, non-perishables, paper products, personal care items, and Secret Pal gifts.
This month, we were also able to deliver many microwaves and vacuum cleaners to seniors that needed them.
This was the first Delivery Day experience for Sharon, our Administrative Assistant. “I was amazed by the dedication of the volunteers and drivers,” she said, “And I was tremendously impressed by how well-organized the operation was. Everything went smoothly and efficiently.”
11 volunteers loaded the delivery vehicles for the volunteer drivers. The drivers covered 55 routes and finished deliveries by
The dedication and generosity of our volunteers and of Sarah, the project coordinator, is truly incredible. We want to thank everyone who made yet another successful delivery day possible!
Ten 8th grade students from
The food they sorted was gathered by the postal workers' annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive.
Our thanks to the Pleasantdale Middle School student volunteers and the two staff members who accompanied them for helping make summertime a lot more enjoyable for these deserving families in the Feed the Kids program.
Carol Stream Women’s Club is a proud sponsor of one of the seniors in our Senior Citizen Project. They have been sponsoring their senior, Mary, for 6 years.
This year, they decided to make Mary’s birthday extra special. Rather than just send presents, as they always have, they decided to throw her a party!
Mary’s 73rd birthday party was complete with decorations, cake, and many happy attendees!
Mary’s beautifully wrapped birthday gifts will be brought to her door, today. Thanks, Carol Stream Women’s Club, for making Mary feel remembered and cared for on her birthday.
Today, over 30 volunteers came from US Cellular to give us a hand in the warehouse. The warehouse was running like a well-oiled machine!
Many of the volunteers are busily working away at sorting the food we received from Stamp Out Hunger, last week. The other volunteers are dividing the sorted food into variety boxes. Today they’ll make 100 variety boxes for our Feed the Kids Project.
Feed the Kids provides groceries for the low-income families of the children in our Children’s Birthday Project. The project ensures they’re able to eat nutritiously during the summer, since they cannot receive school lunches during this time. Each family receives at least four 25 lb. boxes of non-perishables, a variety of fresh breads, 7 varieties of frozen meat, 9 varieties of fresh fruits, 9 varieties of fresh vegetables, and snacks tailored to kids’ tastes, totaling 250 lbs. per month, or 750 lbs. for the summer.
We are so thankful US Cellular came in to help us with this huge project!
Last week, this precious little girl came in with her mother to pick up her birthday box. If she’s smiling now, just wait until she opens her box!
Children enrolled in the Children’s Birthday Project receive presents for both their birthday and Christmas, from ages 3-12. We are able to provide this service for 700 DuPage and
Children like this little girl receive a birthday box filled with:
This project brings joy to 700 children in their formative years. Low income parents are so grateful for the service because we are able to provide the special surprises and gifts they cannot afford for their children. And the best part? All of this is possible thanks to generous donors and volunteers! It is great for these families to know that someone cares!
How can you help? It only costs $54 a year to sponsor a child and make every birthday a special one! If you are interested, email us at hsp@humanitarianservice.org or call 630-221-8340.
A great friend of
On Friday, they brought us a check to sponsor a senior in our program!
Kyle Speirs and Dan Sauer of
All the money raised was donated to sponsor a senior in serious need and we couldn’t be more thrilled!
Nine
Last Friday, John Schumacher, Senior Vice President of Assurance Safety Consultants, came for a tour and brought
Assurance Safety Consultants has been a long-time friend to
The money Assurance Safety Consultants donated will help the poorest of the poor in DuPage and
We cannot thank Assurance Safety Consultants enough for the big difference they are helping us make in the lives of those that need it most!
Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow! Stamp Out Hunger operation will be in full effect. We encourage everyone to leave non-perishable food by your mailbox, so tomorrow’s postal workers could pick it up.
We want to thank everyone who called us and offered to help this coming Saturday. We look forward to seeing you all. Let’s have fun with it tomorrow while doing an amazing service to help our community.
Kaplan Chiropractic Associates donated three large boxes of paper products, today!
The donation included paper towels, toilet paper, and facial tissue. These are very helpful and popular items among the seniors enrolled in our Senior Citizen Project. They often cannot afford these items, so they are always very excited and gracious to receive them.
The large donation from Robert Kaplan’s office was delivered by Marge Nilson, employee at Kaplan Chiropractic and a member of the Lombard Jr. Women’s Club, another great friend to HSP.
We are so happy and grateful that Kaplan Chiropractic Associates took an interest in us and decided to help. Thanks, Kaplan!
We are so fortunate to receive quality donated items for our senior citizens in need. Two of our hard-working volunteers, Larry Erven and Art McGinn graciously took time out of their busy schedules to personally deliver these items to Fallah and Maria.
Lisa Kimball was here today teaching Paul, our Community Outreach Coordinator, the PR ropes. Lisa, a long-time friend of
“I was reading the website one day and saw
“My husband and I have been friends of
Their sons are now grown and Lisa is helping us more than ever.
“It’s been extremely rewarding,” Lisa said. “Everything we’ve talked about has been coming true. More Daily Herald coverage and a spot on
We could not be more grateful that she has volunteered her expertise. It has helped
Comfort Keepers, a non-medical homecare service, comes by
These are just some of the items they brought:
· Rice
· Macaroni and cheese
· Spaghetti
· Over the counter medications
· Cereal
· Mashed potatoes
· Beans
· Peanut butter
· Canned foods
· Spices
· Baking ingredients
· Treats
Beth Follert and her friends were chatting the other day and
Their donation delivery included:
· Books for children
· New Legos
· Several toys
· An aquarium
· Lots of toilet paper, for seniors
· An awesome foot massager for a lucky senior!
We are still in need of volunteers to donate and deliver Holiday Meals this month. We currently have 15 more seniors that have requested meals. Meals can be delivered at a time that works for both the senior and volunteer.
The seniors enrolled in the Holiday Meals program really look forward to these meals each month and it truly brightens their lives. Past volunteers have reported that this is a very rewarding volunteer opportunity.
Volunteers are more than welcome to serve multiple seniors, if they so desire. We still need volunteers for seniors in the following towns:
“The corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes I received on St. Patrick’s Day were just wonderful! It was lovely having company and it’s not something I’m going to forget anytime soon! I always look forward to the Holiday Meals. It’s a highlight of my month!” said a senior enrolled in Holiday Meals.
If you or anyone you know can help, PLEASE CONTACT US!
630-221-8340
scp@humanitarianservice.org
This afternoon, Karole Kettering, Founder/Executive Director and Floyd Kettering, Founder/
Sue Martinelli, who has been volunteering at
When Sue began delivering to one of the seniors, 91 year old Juanita, she found out how little family support Juanita had and Sue felt that she simply had to help. In addition to supplying a meal, Sue called her family to help Juanita with the many needed repairs that had to be done around her house. Scraping windows, painting, and installing an air-conditioning window unit are just a few ways Sue and her family helped Juanita.
Sue did not just stop there. When Juanita needed rides to her doctor visits and eye appointments, Sue was right there. When Juanita had mobility issues and started using a walker, Sue was there to help and comfort her. She also helped Juanita in reading her prescriptions.
When Juanita faced the challenging task of packing up her home to move to an assisted living center last December, Sue was there to support her. While Juanita is no longer in our program, Sue continues to visit Juanita and help her in any way she can.
Sue unfortunately could not make it to the event but expressed her sincerest gratitude saying the following:
My sincerest apologies for not being able to attend your wonderful organization’s luncheon today.
Thank you for selecting me to receive your Ervin Kendzora Book of Golden Deeds Award. I am truly honored to be recognized for my volunteering at the Humanitarian Service Project of Carol Stream.
My dedication and drive to help my senior ladies, Juanita and Mirella, organize food drives in my neighborhood and my involvement in the Christmas Giving Tree are a direct result of Karole Kettering and her staff’s enthusiasm and vision. Knowing the difference they are making in so many lives, from children to the elderly in DuPage and Kane Counties makes me grateful to be able to support their efforts.
The Speakers Team plays such an important role in strengthening existing relationships with existing supporters and building new ones with potential donors and sponsors. We are delighted to have
kers Team, please let us know. As
Beautiful red geraniums were kindly planted by our Communications Coordinator, Paul Yambrovich. These flowers brighten up the outside of our office. After this spring’s cool and wetter than normal conditions, these cheery geraniums are just what we need to make it seem like spring is really here!
HSP would like to thank Paul for helping to create a gorgeous environment outside. Now it finally feels like spring.
Mike eagerly volunteered to pick up the computers and personally deliver them to the senior citizens. He also thoughtfully set up the computers himself so that Mary and Johnietta could use and enjoy them. Mike has been volunteering for about 10 years and started as a back-up delivery driver before getting his own route and becoming a regular driver.
Mike thoroughly enjoys serving others and helping those in need. “Since I retired, I have time to give and there is need for assistance. The delivery is fun and enjoyable. I love being able to see and talk to the same people every month,” Mike tells us. “
This morning, Sharon, our Administrative Assistant, and Lesley Ronson-Brown, a volunteer, were the guest speakers at the Central DuPage Rotary Club meeting at Cantigny Golf Club.
They spoke about all the good the project does, how important sponsorships are, and how
Sponsorships, donations, and volunteers truly turn the wheels here at
“I can honestly say that this program has added years back to my life. I would never be able to afford the healthy food that I need to stay alive. The people at
A big thank you goes out to Central DuPage Rotary Club for 13 years of help and generosity!
We get all kinds of donors, here at
Today, Rice Guy came in.
Once a month, every month, like clockwork, Rice Guy hastily arrives and departs from
He has been doing this for years. We just know his car, his face, and that he will always bring rice!
It is always a pleasure to get a donation, but we also love the little interesting stories about our donors. We appreciate all the giving hearts we encounter and love to see how each of them gives, in their own way.
At this celebration, the achievements of the seniors in the program were recognized and presented with honors awards. This was a moment to celebrate all Niebuhr Center students and conclude the academic year at Elmhurst College.
We are excited to be partnering with the Niebuhr Center through their internship placement program!
Mother’s Day is coming up and
Meals do not have to be delivered on Mother’s Day, but at a time that works for both you and the senior. Volunteers are still needed for 32 seniors. Volunteers are more than welcome to serve multiple seniors, if they so desire, and many of these seniors live in the same buildings.
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If you or anyone you know is interested in providing a Holiday Meal for a senior, please contact us at: 630-221-8340 or scp@humanitarianservice.org
