Explore these on- & off-campus opportunities for additional ways to stay engaged!
Holiday Packing Party -- December 12
The James R. Jordan Foundation holds programs and events throughout the year with the hope of empowering poverty stricken youth to reach their full potential. This December, help spread the holiday cheer to students from William H. Brown Elementary, R. Nathaniel Dett Elementary, Sherman School of Excellence and Jordan Community School.
When: 5:30-8:30pm
Where: The Palmer House- A Hilton Hotel 17 E. Monroe, Chicago, IL 60603
For more information: James R. Jordan Foundation
Contact Markessa Hughley: mhughley@jamesjordanfoundation.com
Produce Day Food Distribution -- December 14
The Y Community School at Libby Elementary School, 5300 S. Loomis, is hosting a Produce Day food distribution event on Friday December 14. Volunteers needed from 9am-noon.
Contact Nicole York: nyork@ymcachicago.org
Hat & Mitten Drive -- Now through December 14
The Asian American Resource and Cultural Center invites UIC students and community to collect gently used or new hats, gloves, mitten, and scarves for all ages to be donated! Donations will be given to the Rohingya Cultural Center. If you would like to participate please bring your donations AARCC 101 Taft Hall.
Winter Clothing Drive for Rescate -- Now through December 14
The GSC and the Latino Cultural Center (LCC) are teaming up with El Rascate for a winter clothing drive. El Rascate provides housing services for homeless Latinx LGBTQIA+ youth. They are accepting gently used clean winter wear such as out wear, sweaters, gloves, and warm pants. Drop-off locations include the GSC and the LCC.
Breakfast with Santa -- December 15
The McCormick Y, 1834 N. Lawndale is looking for 10-15 volunteers to assist with the Breakfast with Santa on Saturday morning, December 15. The event is from 10am-noon, so volunteers are needed from 9am-1pm for set-up and clean-up, as well as helping with the event.
Contact Erin Payton: epayton@ymcachicago.org
Produce Day Food Distribution 2 -- December 18
The South Side Y, 6330 S. Stony Island is hosting a Produce Day food distribution event on Tuesday, December 18. Volunteers needed from 9am-noon.
Contact Kennie’quia Howell: khowell@ymcachicago.org
