Become a Volunteer Meal Driver: Just 2 Hours a Week

Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois

For thousands of older adults across Illinois, a knock at the door is more than just a food delivery—it is a vital lifeline. At Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois (MOWFNI), we are dedicated to helping our senior neighbors live independently, safely, and with dignity in the homes they love. We achieve this through nutritious food, wellness checks, and the power of human connection, but we cannot do it alone. The Power of Our Volunteers Our volunteers are the heartbeat of MOWFNI. If you have just two hours a week to spare, you can make a profound difference. Delivering meals fits seamlessly into a midday routine or lunch break. As a volunteer driver, you do far more than hand over a meal; you provide a friendly smile, a warm conversation, and a crucial safety check for a senior who might not see anyone else that day. We offer flexible scheduling that allows you to volunteer weekly, monthly, or as part of a team with coworkers or friends. Our Core Programs: Home-Delivered Meals: We provide hot, medically tailored, and nutritious meals delivered directly to the doorsteps of those who cannot cook or shop for themselves. Community Cafes: Beyond home delivery, our vibrant Community Cafes offer a welcoming space for active older adults to gather, enjoy a delicious lunch, socialize, and build meaningful friendships that combat senior isolation. Make a Local Impact Today When you support or volunteer with MOWFNI, you are directly investing in the health and happiness of older adults right here in our neighborhood. Whether you are looking to give back during retirement, connect with your community, or get your local business involved in a meaningful cause, there is a place for you in our volunteer family. Join us in delivering more than a meal. Visit mowfni.org/volunteer-sign-up to fill out a brief volunteer application, or call us today to learn how you can start changing lives—one hour, one smile, and one senior at a time.

Will County

Andrea Earnest

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Bolingbrook

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For thousands of older adults across Illinois, a knock at the door is more than just a food delivery—it is a vital lifeline. At Meals on Wheels for...

Enrollment is open! Accepting children ages 6 weeks–12 years

Kiddie Kampus Learning Center, Inc.

We’re proud to be a family‑owned and operated, fully licensed daycare serving children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. At Kiddie Kampus, we’ve created a nurturing, safe, and engaging space where every child can learn and grow. We’d love to welcome your family into ours!

John Ferak

Channahon-Minooka

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Hope, healing & justice for abused children.

Will County Children's Advocacy Center

The Will County Children's Advocacy Center was founded in 1995 by State's Attorney James Glasgow to partner with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) comprised of law enforcement, DCFS investigators, medical personnel, prosecutors, and Will County CAC forensic interviewers, family advocates, and trauma therapists in response to reports of severe physical abuse, sexual abuse, commercial exploitation, neglect, and exposure to violence of children, in Will County, IL. Our Will County CAC intake/MDT coordinator, forensic interviewers, family advocates, and trauma therapists provide the following services: * Forensic Interviews: After a child is referred to the Will County CAC by law enforcement or the IL Dept. of Family Services (DCFS), our Intake Coordinator schedules a forensic interview for the child. One of our 4 forensic interviewers listens to the child’s story and asks non-leading, developmentally-appropriate questions as the child talks about the trauma he/she has experienced. Law enforcement, prosecution, DCFS, and mental health professionals observe the interview from a separate room. This reduces trauma for the child and provides a stronger foundation if the case goes to court. * Family Advocacy: Our family advocates are committed to helping each family navigate the complex systems that a family enters when a child makes an outcry of abuse. As each case goes through the investigation, prosecution and healing process, the team is there to help the family understand the process, learn about their rights and successfully access resources that will help their family during crisis. * Trauma-Focused Therapy: Our team of licensed clinical social workers provide short-term, trauma informed therapy to children who have received a forensic interview. Since child abuse affects the whole family, the services are available at no cost to both the child and their non-offending family members. Individual and group therapy is offered in English and Spanish.

Will

Crest Hill

The Will County Children's Advocacy Center was founded in 1995 by State's Attorney James Glasgow to partner with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs)...

This event will take place in downtown Minooka and feature the following activities: <ul> <li>Food and beer tent</li> <li>Pork Chop Dinner</li> <li>Live music</li> <li>Stage entertainment</li> <li>5K Run</li> <li>Bean Bag Tournament</li> <li>Farmers' market</li> <li>Bingo</li> <li>Kids' games</li> <li>Climbing wall</li> <li>Kiddie parade</li> <li>Arts and crafts fair</li> </ul>

This event will take place in downtown Minooka and feature the following activities:

<ul> <li>Food and beer tent</li> <li>Pork Chop Dinner</li> <li>Live music</li> <li>Stage entertainment</li> <li>5K Run</li> <li>Bean Bag Tournament</li> <li>Farmers' market</li> <li>Bingo</li> <li>Kids' games</li> <li>Climbing wall</li> <li>Kiddie parade</li> <li>Arts and crafts fair</li> </ul>

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Timbers of Shorewood

Discover unique handmade goods and 
delicious treats from approx. 20 local vendors. It’s the perfect 
opportunity to find something special while supporting a great cause! 
The Timbers is hosting the Treats &amp; Treasures Summer Craft Fair at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 26, 2026, as a fundraiser for The Longest Day, supporting the Alzheimer’s Association.
The craft show will feature handmade 
crafts, soaps, artisans, mini cakes, cheesecakes, cookies, jewelry, dog 
treats, succulents &amp; live plants, a mobile boutique, food trucks, 
crochet gifts, hopeful tail pet adoptions and more.
Featured Vendors:
<ul>
<li>Baking Good Choices&nbsp;</li>



<li>Coffee &amp; Repeat Coffee Truck&nbsp;</li>



<li>The Patti Wagon – Hot dogs &amp; more food truck</li>



<li>Hopeful Tails – pet adoption</li>



<li>Cheesecake by James</li>
</ul>
Additional Vendors:
<ul>
<li>Kate’s Unique Boutique&nbsp;</li>



<li>Isaiah &amp; Melissa Creations&nbsp;</li>



<li>Swannie’s Creations&nbsp;</li>



<li>Diane’s Crafts&nbsp;</li>



<li>Madi’s Gifts</li>



<li>Specially Made for You Jewelry&nbsp;</li>



<li>Blooming Succulents&nbsp;</li>



<li>Inspired by Gooma&nbsp;</li>



<li>Tonie’s Treats</li>



<li>Scents for You&nbsp;</li>



<li>And more</li>
</ul>
Event Sponsors:
<ul>
<li>Panoptic Home Health&nbsp;</li>



<li>Integrity Senior Care</li>



<li>Captel&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

About The Timbers of ShorewoodThe Timbers of Shorewood Senior Living is a rental retirement community that provides senior independent living and assisted living apartments and a full schedule of activities and services. Residents whose needs may change are able to stay in the same place and receive appropriate and compassionate care. Furnished apartments are also available for short-term stays.
For more information, visit <a href="https://www.timbersofshorewood.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.timbersofshorewood.com/</a> or call (815) 609-0669.

Local Event: Treats & Treasures Summer Craft Fair at Timbers of Shorewood

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Old Central Church

✨ Have You Ever Experienced Sound Healing? ✨
If not… you’re not alone—and you’re exactly who this is for 💫
Sound healing is a deeply relaxing experience where you simply lay back, get comfortable, and allow sound vibrations to wash over you. There’s nothing you need to do… no experience required… just receive.
Using instruments like crystal singing bowls, Tibetan bowls, chimes, and gentle percussion, the body is guided into a state of calm where: 
🌿 Stress begins to melt away 
🌿 The mind quiets 
🌿 The body naturally restores balance 
🌿 Energy begins to gently realign
Think of it as a full-body reset for your nervous system—a peaceful pause in a busy world.
Many people leave feeling: 
✨ lighter 
✨ clearer 
✨ deeply relaxed 
✨ and more connected to themselves
You don’t need to “understand it” to feel it… 
You just need to be open to the experience 💛
If you’ve been curious, this is your sign to try something new.
🌸 Your first sound bath could be the moment you didn’t know you needed.

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Sound Bath Healing

✨ Have You Ever Experienced Sound Healing? ✨
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