Hopefest 2011



A Snapshot of what we accomplished together:

  • 600 Thank You bags given to the 1st responders and ER medical staff made with 600 dozen cookies, 600 prayer squares and 600 Thank you note cards; 
  • 23 people participated in the CPR classes;
  • 50 volunteers at Park Ridge Youth Campus doing yardwork, planting etc.;
  • 20 volunteers at Avenues to Independence doing yardwork, planting etc.;
  • 4,000 items of food donated and dispersed between 3 food pantries;
  • Over 25 people visited Bethany Terrace Assisted Living in Morton Grove, choir performed, worked with residents writing life stories, decorated party room for Grandparents Day;
  • 1200 people participated throughout the day; 
  • Over 600 people learned about improving their health and safety
  • 80 units of blood donated at the two blood drive locations;
  • 1400 thank you notes written to our first responders and military; and
  • Over 200 people experienced a commemorative service at 7:30 am, which included presentation and unveiling of the 6′ steel beam from the World Trade Center.

Follow up Opportunities:

  • October 1 – Training with Salvation Army to become a Certified Disaster Recovery Worker (8 hour training session)
  • October 1 – Community Garage Sale benefitting Maine Township food pantry
  • October 16 – CROP Walk to support our local food pantry
  • October 19 – Kaboom! Playground at Youth Campus being built (many volunteers needed)
  • Ongoing needs: contribute food to local pantries, donate blood again in 8 weeks with Lifesource, contact Bethany Terrace to visit residents and volunteer with upcoming events

Remembering 9/11 from Northern Illinois Conference on Vimeo.