Club members got an overview of how the Community Service & Environmental Committee (CS&E) is currently organized and operating. Under the direction of Co-chairs, Sarah Homan and Ben Ivory, this committee has prioritized the grant process and is establishing criteria for future grants. In close collaboration with Gabe Doyle, Public Image chair, activities of the CS&E are being posted on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Although numbers are increasing, more views are desired on these social media platforms. For those who missed the presentation and are interested in seeing the presentation slides download HERE
Current grant recipients are: Meals on Wheels Northeast Illinois; Lawrence Hall; Our Place; Lemons of Love; ICNA Relief; Madonna Mission; The Volunteer Center; Youth Job Center; Noggins Builders Foundation; Housing Opportunity Development Corporation. (Family Promise and Ouilmette Foundation are budgeted/awaiting applications.)
Additional fund allocations were budgeted for Connections for the Homeless (lunches), Operation Warm (coats), St Thomas (coats) and the Village Block Party. Upcoming budgeted expenses include Earth Day and Pollinator Projects.
