Volunteer opportunities
The DuPage Senior Citizens Council needs summer volunteers for its home-delivered meals program, which benefits seniors in the western suburbs. Delivery routes take about an hour to complete during the late morning. For more information, call 630-620-0804.
The Downtown St. Charles Partnership is holding a volunteer information program from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the City Council Chambers in the Municipal Center, 2 E. Main St. Active committee members will discuss the DSCP’s mission, committees, events and activities. For more information, call 630-513-5386, ext. 1.
The Humanitarian Service Project needs donated “party boxes” for its children’s birthday project, which helps needy kids celebrate their birthdays. Party boxes consist of a wrapped shoebox or gift bag filled with such party items as cake mixes, frosting, hats, plates, napkins, streamers, party favors, balloons, candles, cups, cake decorations and foil cake pans. Party boxes can be dropped off at the HSP center, 1425 S. Neltnor Blvd. in West Chicago. For more information, call 630-231-1542 or visit www.humanitarianservice.org.
The Elmhurst Historical Museum is seeking volunteers to greet visitors and discuss the exhibits from 1 to 5 p.m. weekdays at the museum, 120 E. Park Ave. For more information, call 630-833-1457.
Those making a difference
The Ray Graham Association for People with Disabilities is the recipient of a grant from the DuPage County Community Development Commission, under the Housing Development Fund Program. The money will be used for renovations at the Iona Glos Specialized Living Center in Addison, which is home to 100 people with disabilities, and the Bensenville Community Integrated Living Arrangement, home to six people with disabilities.
This year’s Naperville Area Humane Society “Putts for Pets” golf outing raised $40,000 for the society. All proceeds from the fundraiser support the society’s programs and services.
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The Diveheart Foundation of Downers Grove recently received a $650 donation from the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club. The money was raised at the Heritage Festival Craft Show and Kids Corner last month. Diveheart provides support and educational scuba diving and snorkeling programs for the physically impaired.
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