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| Tuesday, July 08, 2008 |
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Community Shares of Illinois July Newsletter
By tutormentor2 @ 12:33 PM :: 300 Views ::
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Community Shares of Illinois |
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Community
Spirit
Connecting people with their passions--and the charities they believe in
July 2008 | | |
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| It Takes Guts To Handle Today's Hot Issues |
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Consider this: anyone can feed the poor - how about reducing poverty in the first place?
 The hard things - things like ending poverty, reducing violence, building affordable housing, providing healthcare, fighting discrimination, winning peace and meeting urgent needs - are what Community Shares of Illinois does every day in communities like yours across the state of Illinois through our 82 member groups. We're tackling and solving issues at the roots, rather than just treating the symptoms.
Our statewide members produce measurable impact in their communities by creatively solving problems at the core. This work is often called social change. This is the type of change that has staying power--its impact affects lives for generations to come.
Like to help us take a bite out of the hot issue that's close to your heart? Then consider a volunteer opportunity with one of our member organizations. If extra time is a problem but not a few extra dollars, consider makng a donation.
Join us in this gutsy work. You'll like the taste of change.
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| Special thanks to these Share a Meal Sponsors |
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| Good Search for Good Causes |
 What if Community Shares of Illinois earned a penny every time you searched the Internet? Or, how about if a percentage of every purchase you made online went to support our cause? Well, now it can!
GoodSearch.com is a new Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. Use it just as you would any search engine, get quality search results from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up!
 GoodShop.com is a new online shopping mall which donates up to 37% of each purchase to your favorite cause! Stores like Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, ebay, Macy's and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop and every time you place an order, you'll be supporting your favorite cause. Just go to www.goodsearch.com and make certain you enter Community Shares of Illinois as the charity you want to support. And, be sure to spread the word! |
| Share a Meal--The Sweet Taste of Success |
On Tuesday, March 11, 2008 hundreds of supporters across the state headed to 20 local restaurants like Kennedy's at Silver Creek in Champaign-Urbana, Agami Sushi in Chicago, Rhythm Kitchen in Peoria and Maldaner's in Springfield to support the work of Community Shares and its members during the 5th Annual Share a Meal with Community Shares. A complete list of participating restaurants is available at www.share-a-meal.org
On that day, participating restaurants donated a portion of their sales to Community Shares and its 82 member organizations. Our supporters helped us raise $18,000 simply by lifting a fork! If you weren't able to join us on March 11, you can still make a donation!Mark your calendars now for the 6th Annual Share A Meal on Tuesday, March 10, 2009. |
Member News: Milestone Anniversaries
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Gilda's Club Chicago celebrates 10 years of fulfilling the dream that social, emotional and educational support is available for anyone whose life is affected by cancer. Learn more about their work and Gilda's Goings On like Red Door Runners, Workshops, and Support Services... SEE MORE!
 Housing Opportunities for Women marks its 25th year of providing permanent solutions to the problems of homelessness and proverty for women and children in Chicago--and advancing the goal of ending homelessness nationwide. LEARN MORE!
 To celebrate its 35th year and support future programs, the Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs is holding a fundraiser Sept. 18th to announce the winner of the 1st Annual Rayna and Marvin Miller Housing Justice Award. To nominate an individual or to attend CLICK HERE!
 2009 will mark 30 years of distributing food to those in need by the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Distributing food isn't the only service they provide. CHECK OUT their other programs including Chicago's Community Kitchens and Pantry University.
Habitat For Humanity of Champaign County recently celebrated the 5th year of operation for their home improvement ReStore. They are also nearing completion of their 50th home. READ MORE!
 Tutor/Mentor Connection and Cabrini Connections celebrated the conclusion of its 15th year of service to teens in Cabrini Green and Chicago. Learn more about Tutor/Mentor programs in Chicago VISIT WEB SITE.
 RAMP (Regional Access & Mobilization Project) celebrated its 20th Annual Rockford Wheel-A-Thon. The event raised over $90,000. It's also the 10th Anniversay of the Freeport Office. Learn about RAMP's programs and services for independent living. VISIT RAMP
 Girls in the Game had a successful 9th Annual Chip in for Girls Golf Outing raising over $70,000 for its Summer Camp scholarship program which enables any girls to attend its summer camp FREE. Learn what the 120+ girls experience, learn and gain from this camp program. FIND OUT
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