Upcoming Events
Sleep Out Saturday
Saturday, November 1st through November 2nd - 5:30pm through 7am
Lisle Community Park
If you haven't already, it's time to start 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 5:30pm 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. We'll then head back to Community Park where we'll discuss the night over a bonfire before sleeping under the stars. Wakeup will be at 6am, and pick-up will be at 7am.
This event is incredibly impactful. If you have any questions about anything please don't hesitate to let me know. If you are interested in the event but have concerns, I ask you to think about those that don't have the choice and let me know if there's anything I can do to help.
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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 on the SOS event website or bring cash/check donations with you on the night of the event
- register with LTWC by Friday, October 31st
- 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 under teen programs.
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Fundraiser ideas:
- ask family members to sponsor you with a small donation
- make and sell something small like bracelets and donate the proceeds
- ask your guardians to ask coworkers at their job
- get a buddy and go door-to-door in your neighborhood (I can get you official envelopes/paperwork for this if you like)
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If you can't make it to the event but would still like to help, please consider donating on our Participant page. Any amount helps!
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If you'd like to join us for this event or have any questions at all, please email Dawn at dyackley@lisleparkdistrict.org.
Feed My Starving Children
Thursday, November 6th - 6:30-9:15pm
Lisle Senior Center - will travel together to the warehouse
Feed My Starving Children believes that hope starts with food, and they rely on volunteers like us to help them provide lifesaving nutrition to children worldwide. We will be meeting at the Lisle Senior Center and traveling together to the Aurora warehouse. There we'll be packing meals alongside other volunteers. Meal are created by scooping Vitamins, Veggies, Soy, and Rice into labeled pouches. After that, we'll seal the bags and pack them into boxes to be shipped out. We'll also get a chance to hear a story of someone that's been helped by the meals.
Further information about the organization can be found at https://fmsc.org/.
If you have any questions about anything, please email Dawn at dyackley@lisleparkdistrict.org.
Turkey Trot
Sunday, November 16th - 8am-10am
Lisle Community Park
Help us support the Lisle Chamber of Commerce with this 5k! Part of the proceeds from this event will go to support scholarships for local seniors! We'll be spreading out along the course to cheer on our runners and make sure they're headed in the right direction. To learn more about the Chamber of Commerce, you can visit their website at https://lislechamber.com/.
If you have any questions about anything, please email Dawn at dyackley@lisleparkdistrict.org.
Other ongoing projects
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!
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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.
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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.
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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!