Community Resource Fair Helps Glenwood Families Recover After Recent Storms

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In the wake of recent storms that caused widespread damage and flooding across the region, community leaders and local organizations came together to support Glenwood residents through the Community Connection Resource Fair.

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Held in collaboration with Nicor Gas, Cook County Commissioner Dr. Kisha E. McCaskill, Mayor Toleda Hart and the Village of Glenwood, Senator Napoleon B. Harris III, State Representative Thaddeus Jones, Top Box Foods and several community organizations, the event connected more than 260 households with critical resources and services.

Residents received free groceries along with access to weatherization assistance, housing and healthcare services, financial support programs and emergency preparedness information. Nicor Gas representatives also distributed free energy-saving kits, shared details about energy efficiency and bill payment assistance programs and provided information about career opportunities.

The event highlighted the power of community collaboration, with support from partners including Brookwood School District 167, Community and Economic Development Associates (CEDA) Weatherization Services, The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division, South Suburban Housing Center, Illinois Tollway I-PASS Assist, Treasurer Michael Frerichs' ICash and IL ABLE programs, Cook County Health and many others.

Organizers said the resource fair was designed to bring vital services directly to residents still recovering from the recent storms and ensure families have access to the support they need.

More information about available community resources can be found at nicorgas.com/C3.

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