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Thursday, January 24, 2008

Spring Monthly Service Project dates

The Spring 2008 semester is just around the corner, so mark your calendar for these upcoming Monthly Service Projects.

Saturday, February 16th- 8:00 am to 1:30 pm
Northern Illinois Food Bank
Participants will assist in sorting and packaging food that will later be delivered to local hot meal sites to feed hungry people in Northern Illinois. Part of Union Board's Winter Fest celebration (February 11th- 16th).

Saturday, March 8th- 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Greencastle of Elmhurst Retirement Community
Participants will spend time with residents of this adult living facility, providing opportunities for engagement, such as playing board games, baking and decorating cookies, or starting seeds for spring garden planting.

Saturday, April 12th- Times to be announced
Chicago Interfaith Committee on Worker Issues
Participants will become more educated about a new law that impacts individual workers' rights and help to share information about the law in the local community.

Saturday, May 10th- Times to be announced
Humanitarian Service Project
Participants will help prepare for the annual Feed the Kids campaign, which provides food to area families with children during the summer months.

Transportation will be provided for all Monthly Service Projects. A light breakfast and snacks OR lunch will also be provided. Contact Laura Wilmarth, Director of Leadership and Civic Engagement, at wilmarthtynal@elmhurst.edu or (630) 617-3687 to sign up!