Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Divine Savior Parish
Monday, March 30, 2015
The Human Race
- You can sponsor HSP by going to this link: https://secure.qgiv.com/hobnob/team/414484. Then, hit the donate button and fill out the remaining information.
- You can also register to run / walk and represent HSP by going to this link: https://www.athletepath.com/dupage-human-race/2015-04-25. Hit register and fill out the necessary information. Please list “Humanitarian Service Project” as the agency you wish to represent.
Friday, March 27, 2015
DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church Provides Double Donations
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Some of the "Party in a Bag kits" assemble by the Junior High youth of the DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church |
HSP
would like to recognize the DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church in Naperville
for holding not one but two service projects this week for the seniors,
children, and families enrolled in our programs.
The
first service project was spearheaded by the Junior High youth at the church
who collected supplies for and assembled fifty “Party in a Bag” kits for the
children served by our Children’s Birthday Project. These kits contain all the
necessary items to throw a memorable birthday party including; cake mix,
frosting, plates, streamers, cups, and more. The Junior High youth even made
sure to give many of the bags fun themes like Spider-man, or Frozen. HSP
includes a “party in a bag” kit in every Birthday Box for the 925 children
served by our Children’s Birthday Project. We wish to thank the Junior High at
DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church for helping us make birthdays exciting for
50 of the underprivileged children we serve.
The
DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church also ran a church-wide food drive, led by
their “Do-Gooders” club. The church collected almost 20 bags of groceries for
the needy seniors and families in our programs. The church has been a regular
supporter of HSP for more than 10 years, and wish to thank them for all the
kindness and generosity they have shown to the seniors, children, and families
whose lives are touched by our programs!
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Non-perishable food sorted by our volunteers from the Ray Graham Association
Non-perishable food sorted by our volunteers from the Ray Graham Association |
Yesterday
HSP was delighted to host a group of 10 volunteers from the Ray Graham
Association. The group spent an hour and a half in our warehouse sorting
non-perishable food for the low-income senior citizens enrolled in our Senior
Citizen Project. The mission of the Ray Graham Association is “to empower
people with disabilities to reach, grow, and achieve.” Yesterday was the first
time this group from the Ray Graham Association volunteered with us, but they
have already set up a return visit. We at HSP are very glad that these helpers
from the Ray Graham Association have chosen to help us make a difference in the
lives of the needy seniors, children, and families in our programs, and we look
forward to seeing them again soon!
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Thanks to the Rotary Club of Villa Park
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Spring Hills Elementary School
Monday, March 23, 2015
Fed Ex- Random Acts of Kindness
Friday, March 20, 2015
March Delivery Day is Right around the Corner!
Tomorrow is our March delivery day for the 125 seniors
enrolled in our Senior Citizen Project.
It’s a busy day at HSP today, as we prep over 6 tons of groceries for
delivery day. Our friends from UPS Supply Chain Solutions in Carol Stream
visited and helped us sort fresh produce and bread for delivery. They spent 2
hours helping us ensure that all 125 seniors receive nutritious groceries. UPS
volunteers regularly help us prepare for our delivery days. We wish to thank
them for once again being able to take time out of their schedule to help
organize groceries for our seniors!
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Thank you, Giant Steps
Food sorted for the seniors in our Senior Citizen Project
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HSP welcomed back a group from Giant Steps located in Lisle.
Giant Steps volunteers at HSP on a monthly basis and we are delighted every
time they come.
Today Giant Steps sorted food for our needy seniors. We are
very grateful for their assistance, since we will be delivering over 6 tons of
groceries to the seniors enrolled in our Seniors Citizen Project on Saturday.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Goodbye Stephanie!
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
A New Intern Joins HSP!
When she isn’t helping out with her
church, Melody enjoys relaxing tasks such as crocheting and gardening.
Additionally, as her name might suggest, she is a big lover of music. She
enjoys singing and has been teaching piano for 18 years! Melody also loves to
travel and would love to go back and visit Europe again
someday. Please help all of us here in welcoming Melody to HSP.
Monday, March 16, 2015
Girls Scout Troop 1947 Donation
Friday, March 13, 2015
Welcome Back, Ms. Heggen's Class!
Part of the curriculum of Ms. Heggen's class is helping students gain real world vocational skills by means of community service. As always, we are so happy that we get to see them every month, and we are so grateful for all the good work they to help us out. We look forward to seeing them again soon!
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Ribfest’s Volunteering is Now Open!

Although July is months away, today is the perfect time for
you to sign up to represent HSP at the event before slots fill up. You can work
at the admission gates, child identification, clean up, or work as a general “as
needed” volunteer. Also, volunteers who are 21 and older can work at the
beverage tent. An added bonus for
volunteers is free admission to the event on the day they volunteer. Available
shifts are 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. or 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. on July 2nd-5th.
The more volunteers we have representing us at the event, the more money we
receive for the sake of the children we serve.
If you or a friend is interested in volunteering on behalf
of HSP, you can contact us at 630-221-8340 or email us at hsp@humanitarianservice.org. You
can also sign up on the Ribfest’s
website and choose HSP as your charity to support. We hope to see you there!
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
SEAL Volunteers
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
The Human Race Puts a Spring in our Step
The HSP team at last year's DuPage Human Race |
The warmer weather this week has everyone at HSP
thinking about spring. One of spring events we are all anxiously anticipating
is the DuPage Human Race, an annual charity 5k that HSP participates in. The
DuPage Human Race is organized by Giving DuPage in order to “[bring] people
together in support of over 50 charity organizations serving DuPage County”
including HSP. Over the past three years, HSP has had a blast at this event as
well as raised support for the needy and deserving seniors, children, and
families we serve. The race will be at 10 a.m. on April 25th at the
Espalande at Locust Pointe in Downers Grove, and HSP would like to invite you
to participate. There are two ways you can do so:
-
Sign up to represent
HSP in either the 5k run or 2 mi fitness walk at this link: https://www.athletepath.com/dupage-human-race/2015-04-25. Please list “Humanitarian Service Project” as the
agency you wish to represent.
-
Support our
runners and walkers by donating to the team’s fundraising page: https://secure.qgiv.com/hobnob/team/414484
Both
our runners/walkers and those who sponsor them play a huge role in helping us
reach the people in need in our communities. All of the money raised by HSP
through the race goes to support the many seniors, children, and families
enrolled in our programs. We hope to see many of you there.
Monday, March 9, 2015
Thank you Norton Creek Elementary
These
Party Bags were picked up by Kristin, our Executive Director, and our volunteer
Dean Senne today. The school created birthdays bags for 81 of the children
enrolled in our Children’s Birthday Project making other kids birthdays special
and putting a smile on their faces. Lisa talked about how it was explained to
the kids that birthday parties are an “extra” activity that many families
cannot afford. She told Kristin, “The children really connected to the project because
they love having a birthday party so they want to make sure other kids can do
the same.” Thanks to the generosity of the families and children at Norton
Creek.
Friday, March 6, 2015
Say Cheese! From Etz Chaim
These
boxes will be a yummy meal for the children served by our Feed the Kids
program. During the months of June, July, and August, HSP provides 100 families
with 200 pounds of food each of these months. This program helps benefit
families who rely on their children receiving free or subsidized meals for
their children during the school year. HSP thanks Etz Chaim for their wonderful
support.
If you
would like more information on how you, too, can help out HSP by sponsoring
your very own food drive, please give us a call at 630-221-8340 or e-mail us at
hsp@humanitarianservice.org.
Thursday, March 5, 2015
HSP thanks COD’s Service Learners
HSP wishes to thank COD’s Service Learners for volunteering
their time to help sort food for our Senior Citizen Project and preparing
birthday boxes for the children enrolled in our Children Birthday Party. HSP is
thankful for being given the opportunity to host Service Learning students from
the College of DuPage who regularly exemplify a sense of civic responsibility
and commitment to the community.
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Become Someone’s Secret Pal
HSP is looking for
some generous individuals to get involved with our Secret Pal Program today. We
currently have 13 seniors who are without secret pals.

It’s a fun way to give back for people who are looking to
make a personal impact in the life of a needy senior. And to show what a
positive difference these small gifts can make in the lives of our seniors, just
read this excerpt from one of the many thank you letters written by a grateful
senior:
“I can’t thank you enough for all the nice things you send.
I am very grateful for everything. Thank you.”
The gifts are dropped off or mailed in to our center in
Carol Stream and are then delivered to our seniors by their delivery day
drivers, along with their monthly grocery delivery.
To become a Secret Pal, please contact us at 630.221.8340 or
email us at hsp@humanitarianservice.org.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Black Hawk Elementary School Food Drive
Today, HSP received a food drive collected by the wonderful
students and faculty at Black Hawk Elementary School in Glendale Heights.
Black Hawk Elementary ran this food drive for one week –
beginning on Monday, February 23rd and finishing yesterday. Over
that week, the students and faculty donated six boxes packed to the brim with
non-perishable food for the needy seniors and families we serve.
The food drive was picked up today by our volunteer Bill
Fehling.
We want to give our sincere thanks to everyone over at Black
Hawk Elementary for making this happen! We truly appreciate it. HSP relies on
the generosity of our supporters in order to help all of the seniors, children
and families we serve. Spring is a critical time of the year for donations. We
must restock our shelves following our Christmas offering, for our ongoing
Senior Citizen Project and the Feed the Kids Program in summer.
If you or your school/group is interested in hosting a food
drive, check out our website for more information.
Monday, March 2, 2015
Ribfest

While
Ribfest is still far away, registration for volunteering at Ribfest will begin
soon. Every year they need thousands of volunteers to help make sure everything
runs smoothly and everyone can have a great time. As a recipient organization,
HSP is responsible for having volunteers represent us at the event. The more
volunteers we have, the more money we receive to feed the needy families. This
is a great way to give back to the community and it brings people together for
a common purpose while everyone gets to have a great time!

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