Join TAP-Chicago’s Community Service Team as we strive to make a difference in the community. We will be volunteering with Breakthrough’s Fresh Market. Fresh Market is eliminating hunger and transforming neighborhoods in East Garfield Park by providing a sense of dignity, community and hope. Come be a part of this by serving at their indoor Fresh Market which provides fresh food items to the needy and low-income families! You can fill any volunteer role as follows: Greeters, Computer Registration, Hospitality, Personal Shopping Assistant, Stockers, Set-up and Tear-down.
Date and Time: April 4 @ 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
RSVP HERE – http://tap-chicago-breakthrough.eventbrite.com/
*Meeting instructions: Address: Breakthrough Ministries Fresh Market at 3334 West Carroll, Chicago, IL 60624. There is street parking in front of the building. ( Market is indoors)
**Special instructions – suggested attire, etc: Casual clothes, comfortable (you may be on your feet the entire time)
Contacts: Dana Yu (734)846-8917 / email: danlyu121@gmail.com
SPACE IS LIMITED, SO PLEASE RSVP IN ADVANCE TO ENSURE YOUR PARTICIPATION!
RSVP HERE
For more information about Breakthrough, click here.
The city of Chicago is organizing a citywide cleanup and TAP-Chicago wants to help!
We’re getting a group together with our main focus on Chinatown. The city will provide all the tools and equipment that we will need. Our main focus will be the viaduct and if we get enough people to help out, we might even be able to do more!
The deadline for signup is Friday, April 10. So, PLEASE respond by then; we need a get a rough estimate of how many people will be coming so we know how much equipment to ask for.
Please sign up on Eventbrite here:
https://
To learn more about the event, please visit the city of Chicago webpage: http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/
If you have any questions please contact:
Julia Tao at 248.884.2636 | julia@tapchicago.org
Come out and join TAP-Chicago & KACC for our February happy hour as we start counting down the days until Lunar Ball 2015 (Mar 7th). The happy hour will take place at Vora on Friday the 13th, which also happens to be the day before Valentine’s Day. What better way to end a busy work week than meeting up old friends over drinks and food, or come out and network with new people. Vora will be offering drink specials (tbd) as well as complimentary light appetizers. Their full kitchen menu will also be available for purchase. Vora is one of the few establishments in Chicago that boasts authentic Taiwanese comfort foods.
**We will be giving away tickets to Lunar Ball 2015.
**There will be live DJs all night: DJ Krazy and Granite.
Admission is free by signing up on Eventbrite before the early bird deadline.
$5 after early bird period or at the door
For more information about KACC, click here.
For more information about Lunar Ball or to purchase tickets, click here.
To contact someone about this event, please contact: Stephanie Tao – steph@tapchicago.org
The 7th Annual Lunar Ball, Chicago’s largest fundraiser for Asian American young professionals and friends, will be held on Saturday, March 7th at the Chicago History Museum. On behalf of the Lunar Ball Committee, we invite you to support community development and education by attending Lunar Ball 2015.
This year, we expect a crowd of 500+ of Chicago’s most accomplished and involved young professionals to fill the Chicago History Museum for an evening of fun, food, and networking. The event will include tastings from Chicago’s top restaurants, adult beverages all night, performances, multiple DJs, raffle, and silent auction.
There’s no better time than the Year of the Ram to meet new friends and professional contacts. The event sells out every year, so buy your tickets here today!
For constant updates, please check our Facebook event page or visit:
Join TAP-Chicago for their January mixer and winter coat drive event at Henry’s Swing Club, located in the heart of River North, but not your typical River North style venue. Henry’s swing club is part of the DMK family, and boasts over 20+ different types of gourmet sliders.
We will be working with another amazing and deserving organization, Heartland Alliance, to collect gently used winter coats that will be distributed to families this winter. Heartland Alliance’s mission is to advance the human rights and respond to the human needs of endangered populations—particularly the poor, the isolated, and the displaced—through the provision of comprehensive and respectful services and the promotion of permanent solutions leading to a more just global society.
Can’t make it to the event but want to still want to help? See COST section below.
COST:
FREE with RSVP and a donation of 1 winter coat OR
RSVP with $10 donation to winter coat in advance OR
$15 donation to winter coat drive at the door
Please make advanced donations by January 7th, 3:00PM.
RSVP at Eventbrite
Questions? Call or email:
Steph Tao 312-631-8269 or steph@tapchicago.org
Julia Tao 248-884-2636 or julia@tapchicago.org
Grant Wu 847-710-1688 | grant@tapchicago.org
More about Heartland Alliance
Get in the holiday spirit and join TAP-Chicago & TJCCC for our 3rd annual holiday mixer and toy drive event at Municipal Bar located in the heart of River North.
We will be collecting new unwrapped toys (must be valued at $10-$15) that will be distributed as Christmas gifts to help under privileged children in the Chicago community experience the joy of Christmas. This year TAP-Chicago has partnered with Dreams For Kids to collect toys for their Holiday For Hope event.
Can’t make it to the event but want to still help the children? See COST section below.
COST:
FREE with new, unwrapped toy ($10-$20 value) OR
$10 donation to toy fund in advance OR
$15 donation to toy fund at the door
Please make advanced donations by December 10th, 3:00PM.
RSVP on Eventbrite by clicking here.
Questions? Call or email:
Steph Tao 312-631-8269 or steph@tapchicago.org
Sam Chau 949-870-2629 or sam@tapchicago.org
Grant Wu 847-710-1688 | grant@tapchicago.org
More about Dreams For Kids and their Holiday For Hope
event:
http://www.dreamsforkids.org/holiday-for-hope/
To find out more about TJCCC (Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce Chicago) – please visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tjccchicago/
Join TAP-Chicago to help pack and distribute food to those in need! This is a great opportunity to make immediate impact to those who are hungry.
St. James Food Pantry is the one of largest food pantry in the city of Chicago and is essential to the area. High unemployment levels and increasing scarcity of affordable housing produce a greater need for the services at St James Food Pantry and they solely serves those who resides in the 60616/60605 zip code area. (which includes Chinatown and the immediate south side)
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Dress comfortably/warmly
2. All Volunteers MUST arrive on time at 8:00am
Cost:
1. Your man-power
2. Please consider donating to the St James Food Pantry (cans food accepted)
Transportation:
1. Street Parking
2. CTA – Cermak Chinatown
3. #29 Bus
Please register via the EventBrite at the link below to help us on headcount:
http://tap-stjames-food-pantry.eventbrite.com/
More info about St. James Food Pantry:
http://www.stjameswabash.org/Food_Pantry
Join TAP-Chicago to lend a helping hand/paw to man’s best friends as we walk dogs from the Chicago Canine Rescue! The shelter is a 5 minute walk from the Forest Glen Woods preserve, so this is a great opportunity to get exercise and fresh air while giving back to the community.
Chicago Canine Rescue was founded in 2001 to help find permanent homes for dogs considered too young, old, ill, or have special needs that would otherwise be euthanized at local shelters. There are currently 80 or so dogs at the Rescue that would love to your attention and care!
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. Photo ID is required!
2. Please fill out Chicago Canine Rescue’s volunteer waiver form
3. All volunteers MUST arrive on time at 11:00am for mandatory orientation and dog handling instructions
COST:
1. Free, but we ask that you reserve a free ticket so we know if we have the right number of volunteers to help our four-legged friends: [Link Coming Soon]
2. Please consider donating to the Chicago Canine Rescue as they have mentioned that they are desperately short of funding.
TRANSPORTATION:
1. Ample street parking
2. Metra Forest Glen Station on Milwaukee District/North Line.
3. CTA Jefferson Park Blue Line.
More info about TAP-Chicago:
http://tapchicago.org/
Come join TAP-Chicago on Nov.13th from 6-9PM @ The Packing House for our November networking mixer. This swank venue is located in the trendy West Loop meatpacking district. The space has been recently remodeled and boasts a modern yet casual vibe, focusing on great drinks and bringing a gourmet spin on American comfort foods. There is also a gorgeous rooftop space if the weather allows!
Admission is free by registering on Eventbrite during the early bird period AND bringing $5 equivalent of canned foods in support of Breakthrough Ministries.
RSVP here:
http://
Breakthrough is restoring the broken networks of youth and families and empowering adults in the community to achieve self-sufficiency and break the cycle of poverty.
This is a great opportunity to come meet other young professionals in the city and to also have some fun! Hope to see you all there!
To learn more about Breakthrough Ministries, visit http://
DON’T FORGET TO BRING CANNED FOODS!!!
Join the TAP Community Service team as we plan, prep, cook, and serve lunch to 30+ assisted living members at the Lincoln Park Community Shelter.
The Lincoln Park Community Shelter serves an estimated 25,000 of the would-be homeless in Chicago. Since its inception the shelter provides sleeping facilities, kitchen facilities, showers, storage rooms, laundry areas, and offices. As a meal program was added, capacity increased to 40 beds, and social services were offered to help guests return to self-sufficiency.
On February 12, 2010 the Lincoln Park Community Shelter celebrated its 25th year of service to the homeless. The LPCS continues to rely on the support of volunteers and supporters throughout the community. Much appreciation goes to the founding churches, community residents and business for continuing to support the LPCS.
Space is limited, firm commitments ONLY.
Cost: $10 donation towards food and supplies. Non-refundable.
Sign up and get tickets here.
The success of the event depends on having a full team of 10 so it is important ALL team members attend!
To learn more about the The Lincoln Park Community Shelter visit: www.lpcsonline.org
Questions? Contact us.
Sam Chau: sam@tapchicago.org | 949.870.2629