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Feb 2010  |  By Mibs  |  Comments

Give Time, Give Support, Give Things in March

This month's picks for people, places and things with which you can make a difference:

Give Time

Piel Morena Contemporary Dance
312-502-5688 | www.pielmorena.org

PMCD is looking for women to serve on their board of directors. Piel Morena Contemporary Dance captures the passion, unity, diversity and historical essence of Latin culture with a dedication to causes that affect women on a daily basis.

If you would like to contribute your time to making a difference with PMCD, contact Laura Blatterman at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .             

Y.O.U. Evanston
847-866-1200 x225 | youevanston.com

The Saturday Breakfast Club is a one-on-one tutoring program where the student and volunteer can develop a long-term relationship. The Club meets Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon at the Evanston Public Library, Main Branch, at 1703 Orrington Ave.

Y.O.U. is a nonprofit organization that provides services in three areas: academic enrichment, social development, and emotional support.

Contact Tonya Patterson, volunteer coordinator, at 847-866-1200 x225 if you are interested in volunteering.

Special Gifts Theatre
847-564-7704 | www.specialgiftstheatre.com

Special Gifts Theatre is recruiting production assistants and volunteers to sell concessions, distribute programs, collect tickets and perform a variety of other tasks to support its production of Disney’s "High School Musical." Productions are scheduled at The Skokie School in Winnetka, at 2 p.m. on March 6, 7, 13 and 14.

The mission of Special Gifts Theatre is to provide children and teens with special needs a unique, creative drama experience enabling personal growth while breaking down stereotypes related to disabilities within the community.

Contact: Ann Fulmer, administrative manager, at 847-564-7704 for more information.

Give Things

Perpetual Prosperity Pumps Foundation
www.pppafrica.org

Gently used, rubber-soled shoes. Wilmette resident, Jenny Sterrett, is collecting gently used shoes for this organization. The shoes are sent to Africa where the organization provides much-needed footwear as well as agricultural resources including wells, training, seeds and livestock.

Drop off your gently used, rubber-soled shoes (no boots) at Jenny’s house: 900 Greenwood Ave., Wilmette.

The Chicago Urban Ministry & Life Intervention (CUMALI)
847-264-5419 | ChicagoUMALI.org

CUMALI is looking for donations of food, clothing and money. Every Monday night, volunteers travel to three sites in Chicago where they pass out sandwiches and hot chocolate as well as items such as socks or coats. The goal is to create a community atmosphere and to provide housing, healthcare and employment aid.

For more information call John Rudoy at 847-264-5419 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Designs for Dignity
773-293-3259 | www.designsfordignity.org

Designs for Dignity works with area nonprofits to provide pro bono interior design services for those in need. The Heart Homes Initiative will pair individual families in need with volunteer interior designers. As part of this program, they are accepting donations of furniture. Visit the website for specific requests and requirements.

To donate, contact Jennifer Sobecki at 773-293-3259, or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . For additional items that do not fit Heart Homes, but could still use a new home, we have partnered with Howard Brown’s Brown Elephant Resale Shop. Contact: 773-549-5943 or www.howardbrown.org/hb_brownelephant.asp.

Give Support

The Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra (SVSO)
847-679-9501 ext. 3014 | svso.org

Give support: The SVSO encourages talented young musicians to bring classical music to their generation. Since 1980, their Young Artist Competition selects the finest student musicians from a multi-state area. Winners receive a cash prize and perform at a SVSO concert.

To find out how you can contribute, call 847-679-9501 ext. 3014 or e-mail HYPERLINK "mailto: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. " This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

The Glenview Park Foundation
224-521-2246 | glenviewparkfoundation.org

The Glenview Park Foundation supports the park district’s recreation programs, services and facilities. Since its inception, the foundation has raised more than $2 million to build playgrounds, recast the Jackman Bear, and provide community grants to build parks and facilities throughout Glenview.

Donate on the website or by mail. If making a donation via check, print a donation form off their website and mail to the Glenview Park District Foundation, 1930 Prairie St., Glenview, IL 60025.

Orphans of the Storm
847-945-0235 | orphansofthestorm.org

Help feed shelter dogs by donating dog food online. Orphans of the Storm relies on the hard work, dedication and financial commitment of its volunteers and supporters. There are three ways you can help:

Make a tax deductible donation to Orphans

Volunteer for Orphans

Help spread the word about Orphans of the Storm to bring us more adopters. Orphans is open to the public for adoptions from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except major holidays.

For more information, call 847-945-0235 or stop by the shelter at 2200 Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods.