TAP-Chicago is volunteering with Horizons for Youth for their next mentorship outing. Volunteers will pair up with a student from Horizons for Youth (grades K-7) as they attend a bowling event together.
Please arrive at 9 am to get paired up with a mentee and ride the bus to the bowling alley together!
Cost: FREE, limited spaces, please RSVP by Friday, May 10th at https://www.wepay.com/events/taphorizonsbowling
Getting there:
Arrive by 9AM at
703 West Monroe St, Chicago, IL
Paid parking is available in the lot across the street or limited meter parking available in the area.
Bus lines #20, #60, #124, #125, #157 stops nearby
Questions? Email or call:
Patty Shih 773.203.6536 | patty@tapchicago.org
Day of Contact:
Emily Moyer (Volunteer Coordinator) 312.627.9031 | emily@horizons-for-youth.org
More about Horizons for Youth:
Horizons for Youth is a community committed to helping children successfully graduate high school, continue onto college and ultimately reach their full potential. In partnership with dedicated families, we provide 170 hard-working students need-based scholarships, a summer program, one-on-one mentoring, monthly enrichment outings, tutoring, and college preparation. Our program has outstanding results. With over 100 graduates, Horizons for Youth alumni maintain a 99% high school graduation rate and 80% college attendance rate. http://www.horizons-for-youth.org
More about TAP-Chicago: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tapchicago/
As Valentine’s Day approaches, help spread the love to those who need it the most: Chicago’s homeless. TAP-Chicago will be doing just that for Cornerstone Community Outreach’s (CCO) Dinner Guests program, serving dinner to 250 homeless men, women, and children.
Cost:
FREE. Only 8 volunteer spots available due to limited shelter space. Please RSVP via the WePay link only if you are absolutely sure you can attend:
Register
Getting there:
4628 N. Clifton Ave. Chicago, IL 60640
Limited free street parking on Clifton Ave. Metered street parking on Broadway.
Wilson Red Line.
About CCO:
Cornerstone began as a small group effort in 1989, with a few people working to meet the needs of their neighbors. At that time, women with children were becoming the new faces of homelessness in America. CCO felt drawn to meet this need to serve and shelter women with children. Over the following 20 years our programs have expanded to serve around 500 men, women, and children daily. As a result, hundreds of singles and families are given an opportunity to reclaim their lives from the devastating effects of poverty and homelessness.
FB page: https://www.facebook.com/
Website: http://www.ccolife.org/
Questions? Call or email
Autumn 773.677.1715 | autumn@tapchicago.org
About TAP-Chicago:
Website: http://tapchicago.org/
TAP-Chicago members will be pairing up with children from Horizons for Youth (grades K-7) as they explore the miniature city and explore a variety of careers by role-playing.
After an incredible 2012, TAP-Chicago is keeping the momentum going in 2013. Our inaugural social event of the year promises to be fun and meaningful. We love giving back to the community, and this month is no different. We are teaming up with High Jump, one of Chicago’s leading academic enrichment programs for talented and motivated middle school students with limited family income.
The bad news: due to a scheduling conflict, Howl at the Moon is not able to host our event.
The good news: our new venue is the brand new 3rd floor gallery space at Hubbard Inn, which is a huge upgrade in style, quality, and comfort compared to our original location. We are pleased to announce the revised details for our December Holiday Party and Toy Drive! (more…)
Join TAP-Chicago at A Just Harvest where we will be serving at Chicago’s largest community soup kitchen. A Just Harvest is focused on providing a welcoming and respectful environment in which food is served, as those in need are often treated without the respect most of us are accustomed to. This is a fantastic opportunity to team with other TAP-Chicago volunteers in aiding less fortunate Chicagoans through this relentless winter.
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Join us for a fun, casual get-together! Meet other members while you un-“wine”d by tasting different delicious wines and desserts. You’ll also have a chance to hear from 5 members about their experiences with TAP-Chicago.
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Join TAP-Chicago in spreading warmth and cheer to low-income, at-risk youth at Asian Youth Services (AYS) on Sat, December 15. Volunteers will be paired with the kids to make holiday-themed arts and crafts; at the end, we will present each child with a Target gift card. Can’t make it to the event but want to still positively impact these children? See DONATIONS section below.
Originally founded to support children of South East Asian refugees families escaping from genocide or oppression, the nonprofit AYS has now expanded to serve children from all low-income families in the Albany Park neighborhood. AYS only has 1 full-time employee and relies on volunteers like us to provide essential services to children, so your time this day will be greatly appreciated by the community and the children.
REQUIREMENTS:
All volunteers MUST arrive on time at 11:00am for orientation.
COST:
$10. Volunteer spots are limited, so register ASAP:
Register
DONATIONS:
$10 suggested minimum. Please submit donations by 6:00pm Fri, December 14.
Donate
TRANSPORTATION:
1. Ample street parking
2. 8 min walk from CTA Brown Line – Rockwell
QUESTIONS? CALL OR E-MAIL
Henry So 607.279.9528 | henry@tapchicago.org
Autumn Chim 773.677.1715 | autumn@tapchicago.org
More about the Asian Youth Services: http://www.asianyouthservices.org/
Join us in partnership with Chicago Meals on Wheels to spend time with residents of the Levy Seniors Center this winter.
This is a great way to celebrate the holiday spirit with seniors that appreciate the company of enthusiastic volunteers!
Popular activities include Bingo, card games, and arts & crafts.
“Friends Beyond Years” is a popular program with Meals on Wheels and volunteers who find direct service rewarding should not miss this event! A $5 donation is necessary to provide bingo prizes.
Donate here.
Location/Transportation:
Levy Seniors Center
2019 W. Lawrence (Lawrence and Damen)
1 block from Damen Station on CTA Brown Line
Cost:
$5 (donation to provide bingo prizes to seniors) PLEASE INSERT WEPAY
Questions? Call or E-mail:
Henry So | 607-279-9528 | henriso@gmail.com
Autumn Chim | 773-677-1715 | autumnchim@gmail.com
More About Meals on Wheels: Click here.
Thanks for supporting Project Vision‘s Fall Soiree & Silent Auction. Your support has helped benefit PV’s after school tutoring program, service learning projects, and college prep workshops. That’s a big difference you’re making!
The event took place in Co-Prosperity Sphere on 3219 South Morgan St, Chicago. A really good artsy space with a good vibe.
Items up for auction included a 5-Course Dinner for 2 at Oceanique, Kindle Fire, dinner for 2 at Table Fifty-Two, private wine tasting party for 6 at Lush Wine & Spiritsm, private jewelry party for 10 at Erin Gallagher Jewelry, original art work, and much more….
Project: VISION is a nonprofit organization that provides teens in the Chinatown and Bridgeport communities with free after school programs like homework tutoring, college-prep workshops, and service learning opportunities.
To continue to make a difference with Project Vision, consider volunteering your time! More information on Project: VISION can be found on their website.
Special thanks to Project Vision
Tamarind for the catered food
The DJ who helped set the mood
and of course, our lovely attendees
[Photos courtesy of Autmn Chim]