Upcoming Events
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Monthly Large Group
Monday, October 26th - 7pm-8:30pm
Lisle Senior Center - 1925 Ohio St, Lisle
Join us for the October Large Group! Find out more about LTWC and see what's coming up this year. We'll learn about many upcoming service projects, do some fun activities, and exercise an important life skill. Feel free to bring a friend!
Also, let us know if there's anything you'd like to see at the meeting or in the group in general!
Have questions? Email Dawn at dyackley@lisleparkdistrict.org!
Sleep Out Saturday
Saturday, November 7th through November 8th - 5pm through 7am
Community Park Bandshell - 1825 Short St
Just a few weeks away; please consider fundraising for this incredible overnight event! For this event, we will be sleeping outside overnight in boxes or tents to raise awareness for homelessness in DuPage County. As part of the event, participants will need to raise funds for Bridge Communities, an organization that works with local homeless families. Everyone will meet at the bandshell at 5pm in front of Sea Lion Aquatic Park (1825 Short St, Lisle). We will travel together to a rally at College of DuPage where we will learn about what Bridge Communities does, hear stories from people that Bridge Communities has helped, and enjoy soup and bread prepared by the COD Culinary Program. Wakeup will be at 6am, and pick-up will be at 7am.
To participate in this event, you must:
- fundraise at least $35 (this is the amount it costs for Bridge Communities to house a family for one night)
- You can choose to fundraise online or bring cash/check donations with you on the night of the event
- register with LTWC by Friday, November 6th
- You can register in person at the Lisle Park District or online at https://secure.rec1.com/IL/lisle-park-district-il/catalog. We are the final option under teen programs.
If you'd like to join us for this event or have any questions at all, please email Dawn at dyackley@lisleparkdistrict.org.
Other ongoing projects
Phil's Friends
Every Tuesday - 5:30pm-7:30pm
213 West Wesley Street, Unit 104, Wheaton
Last year, we made fleece blankets and donated them to Phil's Friends to support cancer patients. This year, we welcome you to join the organization at their Wheaton location to help them further! You'll help in a variety of ways, from possibly cutting and tying more fleece blankets, stenciling and coloring care package boxes, packing care packages and coloring their monthly Cards of Hope.
Have questions? Email Dawn at dyackley@lisleparkdistrict.org!
Sole Hope
Hello Lisle Teens! We have a special continuing service event that makes use of old jeans and other denim. If you'd like to donate, please bring any of these items to any LTWC events or drop them off at the park district. Thank you!
Here is a link to Sole Hope's website
Everyday Volunteering
Feel free to volunteer using the ideas below, or come up with your own!
Letter Writing
There are many options for organizations/causes to write letters to. If you'd like to write a letter or make a card, please drop it off at the park district and we'll be sure to send it out for you. Whether it's one letter or a dozen, any would be greatly appreciated! Write inspirational quotes, tell them about your day, send them a story, etc. It's all up to you!
Military
Write letters or make cards for our troops to thank them for their service. These brave people give up so much to keep us safe. Let's show them we appreciate their sacrifice. These letters and cards will be given to Chaplain Heroes to distribute to troops around the world.
Senior Citizens
Many senior citizens feel isolated due to health concerns. This is an incredibly lonely time for many, so let's cheer them up and let them know we are thinking of them. These cards and letters will be sent to a local extended care facility.
Sole Hope
Write letters or make cards for people in Uganda receiving our Sole Hope donations! Many people in Uganda go without shoes and that leads to some painful health conditions. The recipients of our shoe patterns also love hearing from the people that send them! These letters and cards with be sent with our patterns donation to Uganda.
Litter Pickup
Though the weather has gotten colder, it's still nice to get outside and get some fresh air. If you go on a walk and want to help the environment, bring a trash bag and a pair of gloves with you. Pick up any trash you find and throw it away in a garbage can when you're back. Any little bit helps! Be sure to recycle if you can and stay safe!
House Cleaning
It's always a good time to clean up around the house. Spring cleaning doesn't have to stay in spring! Pick a small part of your house and sort through it. If you find articles of clothing, housewares, school supplies, or other items that you don't need but someone else could use, put it to the side. Ask your parents to donate the items to people in need. Helpful tip: Give the items to a organization like your local Food Bank, Homeless Shelter, or Animal Shelter. Many places are looking for specific items that will be very gracious for your donation!