Improve Book share's Collection!
About: Bookshare makes reading easier. People with dyslexia, blindness, cerebral palsy, and other reading barriers can customize their experience to suit their learning style and find virtually any book they need for school, work, or the joy of reading.
Description:
- Scan books: using your scanner and OCR software, scan books in RTF that we don't have in the collection. This is a remote volunteer opportunity!
- Proofread scanned files: clean up scanned RTF files from other volunteers and format them. This can be done remotely!
How to Participate: Sign up for a book share account (click on the link below) and choose if you want to scan books or proofread the files. https://www.bookshare.org/cms/get-involved/volunteer
- To Scan a book, please click here for some helpful link to get an instruction.
- To Proofread scanned files please click here to get more information.
About: Hospice care is a specialized care that focuses on supporting you and your loved ones during an advanced illness. The emphasis is on comfort and quality of life, rather than finding a cure. Hospice care enables you to live each day to the fullest as comfortably and dignified as possible. Please note: The event is open to everyone on all campuses, but blankets will need to be shipped/drop off in Illinois.
Description: (2 options available)
- Making or donating washable blanket to donate to Veterans or Hospice patients. The Shawls or Blankets can be knitted, crocheted, quilted, or hand-tied-fleece in any colors or pattern. Fleece no sew tie blankets is suggested.
- Red, White Blue (Lap) Blankets as well as LARGER sized Blankets to only honor the Veterans in our Hospice Program. **Please note that the Due Date to ship veterans' blankets is October 28 (Blankets should arrive before Oct 28).
How to Participate: The blankets can be made individually or as a group. Please make sure to label the blankets with your name to make it more personal for recipients. All material and cost of shipping the blankets to the office is at the cost of the volunteer. Blankets can be shipped throughout the year.
Blankets can be shipped to the hospice center at:
Heartland Hospice Care
1110 W. Lake Cook Rd. Suite 130 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Attention: Kathleen Kennedy
Join Us: View the infomational video here.
Materials to Bring on October 15th:
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Fleece material (about two yards for an adult blanket)
Not able to attend on October 15th?
Watch this video to learn how to make a fleece no sew blanket:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rQ89wbLOZ8
About:
The Out of the Darkness Walks bring hundreds of thousands of people together through 400 annual events in all 50 states. The donations we collect will help The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to…
- Fund scientific research
- Offer educational programs for professionals
- Educate the public about mood disorders and suicide prevention
- Promote policies and legislation that impact suicide and prevention
- Provide programs and resources for survivors of suicide loss and people at risk, and involve them in the work of the Foundation
Description:
TCSPP is a sponsor for this year's Out of the Darkness Walks, hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Traditionally, participants gather in person for a 5k (3-mile) walk in the fight against suicide. This year, we encourage you to get out in the community and safely walk - you choose your path and distance! Post your photos on social media and use the hashtags #TogetherToFightSuicide and #TCSPPOutoftheDarkness.
Participating cities and event dates are listed below. Since the event is virtual, you are not required to live in one of the listed cities in order to participate.
No registration fee is required; however, you will receive an official Out of the Darkness Walk T-shirt with a minimum of $150 in donations collected.
Join Us:
Registration links are available below:
For questions about participation, please contact Alyse Faour, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations, at [email protected]
About: The Anti-Cruelty Society is more than a shelter. We are a comprehensive animal welfare organization whose mission is to build a community of caring by helping pets and educating people. From our humble beginnings in 1899, we are now at the forefront of animal welfare and humane education. From our open-door philosophy to our commitment to find a home for every adoptable animal we provide compassionate care for any animal in need.
Description: VIRTUAL CRAFTING CREW
During this event, the Society’s Community Programs team will be teaching you how to use household materials to craft enrichment items for animals in need. During this time of social distancing, animals will appreciate extra enrichment to stay busy. The virtual crafting event is free to attend, but there is a suggested donation which can be made during the reservation. All ages are welcome!
How to Participate: Join the virtual crafting crew on the date below, join a group on any Monday in October, or make a toy at your own convenience!
Donation Delivery:
Donations can be dropped off or shipped to the 510 N LaSalle Dr Chicago, IL 60654
*The drop off location is in Chicago, but the event is open to all*
Join Us: We will be making dog tug toys on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 from 11:30 – 12:30 PM CDT Zoom.
Materials to Bring on October 21st:
- Scissors
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T-shirt or fleece
Click here to view the instrcutional video
Not able to attend on October 21st?
You can attend a virtual Crafting Group on any Monday at 10AM CST throughout October. Click Here to Register.
If Interested in making other Items:
We also need animal enrichment items for our animals, so crafting DIY items and then donating them to the Society is always appreciated! If you are interested, and need materials, we can provide those during a curbside pick-up from the Society. Please contact Maggie to schedule a pickup date.
Maggie Gleason
Community Programs Specialist