The Last Fling

With Labor Day weekend coming up it’s almost time for the Naperville Jaycee’s “The Last Fling”. Proceeds from “The Last Fling” support a number of local charitable causes including HSP’s Feed the Kids program. It’s a fun event for the whole family in downtown Naperville. Entertainment consists of a Family Fun Land, a carnival, and big name bands performing all weekend. Daughtry will be performing on Saturday, at 8:00 pm and Chevelle will be performing on Sunday, at 8:00 pm. On Monday you can also see the Labor Day Parade from the event sight. If you are looking for a fun activity for this weekend we recommend “The Last Fling”, it’s a great time for everyone as well as a chance to help support a lot of worthy causes.

Thanks for a Successful School Supply Drive

Since the school year has begun, our School Supply Drive is almost over! HSP wants to thank the dozens of donors who contributed to this program. Thanks to you, over 3,000 needy kids will receive school supplies. We also wanted to thank everyone who contributed monetary donations to the program. As we prepare to deliver supplies to schools with high populations of needy students next week, HSP supporters, Larry and Evelyn Erven, have taken this money and purchased additional needed supplies. Again we wish to express our gratitude for everyone who has helped us equip local children with the supplies necessary to have a successful school year.

Seal Volunteers

This morning HSP hosted 8 volunteers from the School of Expressive Arts and Learning (or SEAL). SEAL volunteers regularly give their time on an almost monthly basis, to help the needy seniors we serve. The smiling faces and eager attitudes of the volunteers made for a fun-filled morning.  This was their first volunteer visit of the school year; we are happy for their support. What a great way to start the school year off! The SEAL volunteers spent an hour and a half sorting non-perishable food for the 132 seniors enrolled in our Senior Citizen Project.  We at HSP thank them for all their hard work!

Thank you! McDonald's Working Mothers Council!

 The McDonald's Working Mothers Council continued a summer time tradition, making 50 Party in a Bag Kits in support of our Children’s Birthday Project (CBP). Party in a Bag Kits are an essential part of the birthday boxes we send to the 925 children enrolled in our CBP. The kits include everything a family needs to have a party and make their child’s birthday a memorable experience. The Working Mothers Council is a group at McDonald’s, where mothers and their children engage in community service projects.  This donation was graciously dropped off by McDonalds’ associate and HSP volunteer Margret Minn on Saturday.

Allured Matching Campaign

HSP is currently in the midst of a matching campaign with Allured Business Media of Carol Stream; this campaign will run until October 16^th, 2015. The goal of this campaign is to raise a $16,000 endowment to permanently add another senior to our Senior Citizen Project (SCP). Allured will match every dollar donated from community members up to $7,500. This endowment will provide a deserving senior with a monthly grocery delivery for life. Every month, the 132 seniors enrolled in SCP receive fresh and nutritious groceries. We encourage anyone who is able to donate to help us permanently support a local senior in need. 

Two New Interns Join HSP

Today, HSP was blessed to welcome not one, but two new interns to our team. These interns are the first to join us for the fall. We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to them.

First we have Keena Kupoluyi, who is joining us from Concordia University. Keena is working to complete her Master’s Degree in Human Services. In the future, Keena intends to use her degree in Human Services to help those in need as a Child Welfare Specialist. Keena said she is very excited to be joining HSP in order to learn the “ins and outs of a Human Services Agency.” Keena will be applying her studies in Human Services by interviewing the seniors enrolled in our Senior Citizen Project, updating our knowledge of their needs, in addition to other projects.

Second, we would like to introduce Tom Redfield, who is currently studying Finance and Economics at Elmhurst College. Tom intends to enter a career in financial analysis after graduating, but wished to join HSP as an intern due to his passion for community service. He says his past experiences as a member of Key Club in High School, and volunteering for PADs has inspired him to give back. As a Community Outreach intern, Tom will contribute to the success of HSP’s programs ensuring we are meeting the needs of the seniors, children, and families served by our programs.

Please join us in welcoming Keena and Tom to HSP. 

Thanks to our Friends from UPS

Today was an exciting day at HSP as we prepared for our monthly Senior Citizen Project Delivery Day. Tomorrow volunteers will deliver 100 lb. groceries packages directly to the homes of the 132 low-income seniors enrolled in our Senior Citizen Project. To help us get ready, 7 volunteers from UPS Supply Chain Solutions in Carol Stream graciously gave their time to help us sort fresh produce and bread to be delivered as part of the seniors’ food packages tomorrow. Our friends at UPS Supply Chain Solutions volunteer every month to help us prepare for our Delivery Days, and we are grateful for their steadfast support!