Name: SPEED Family Enrichment Program (FEP)
Address: 1125 Division Street, US
Telephone: (708) 481-6101

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

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...

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Rijon Manufacturing

Awning Manufacturer since 1947. We build and install Aluminum Stepdown, Smooth, Standing seam and Retractable Cloth awnings. We also work with insulated and non insulated patio covers, screen rooms, and 3 season rooms. Everything we build is 100% custom fit for your application. We are the oldest aluminum awning manufacturer in Chicago-land.We have tested and proven the reliability of our products. They will meet and exceed and building codes that are required. We sell both retail and wholesale directly to contractors. We can be license and bonded in any community.

Cook County

Lauren Traut

Chicago Heights

Awning Manufacturer since 1947. We build and install Aluminum Stepdown, Smooth, Standing seam and Retractable Cloth awnings. We also work with...

Museum open December 31, 2025 and January 3, 2026, 1-3:30 

Park Forest Historical Society

We operate the 1950s Park Forest House Museum, currently at 227 Monee Road in Park Forest, IL, in the former St. Mary's Catholic Church. By Spring 2026 we will be moving to the lower level of Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. We also provide the Park Forest Local History Collection and Archive open many Fridays from 10:30 to at least 12:30. It is currently located and St. Mary's and will also move to the lower level of 350 Victory Drive. The museum will be closed for regular hours from January 3 through January. Whether we open our Valentines exhibit for February 2026 is still up in the air. Appointments may be arranged to see the museum in January, but we will be taking down the Christmas exhibit. Appointments to see the museum or to do research in the collection can be made through Jane Nicoll, 08-481-4252, or via email on the website at www.parkforesthistory.org.

We operate the 1950s Park Forest House Museum, currently at 227 Monee Road in Park Forest, IL, in the former St. Mary's Catholic Church. By Spring...

 Home Visiting Program for families with children Prenatal-3

SPEED Family Enrichment Program (FEP)

The SPEED Family Enrichment Program is a Birth-3 Home Visiting Program funded by the Illinois State Board of Education. Our goal is to ensure school success by providing information and support to prenatal parents and families with infants and toddlers. SPEED FEP provides home visiting, parent child learning groups, family support, and field trips to families in SPEED SEJA 802 member districts including those in Chicago Heights, Ford Heights, Glenwood, Homewood, Sauk Village, Matteson, Park Forest, Steger, Crete, University Park, Flossmoor, and Markham. Call (708)481-6101ext 4215, email: fep@speed802.org, or scan the QR Code to learn if you are eligible for this free educational program. El programa SPEED FEP es un Programa de Iniciativa de Prevención de Birth-3 financiado por la Junta de Educación del Estado de Illinois. Nuestro objetivo es garantizar el éxito escolar proporcionando información y apoyo a los padres prenatales y familias con bebés y niños pequeños. SPEED FEP ofrece visitas domiciliarias, grupos de aprendizaje para padres e hijos, apoyo familiar y excursiones a familias en los distritos miembros de SPEED SEJA 802, incluidos los de Chicago Heights, Ford Heights, Glenwood, Homewood, Sauk Village, Matteson, Park Forest, Steger, Crete, Parque universitario, Flossmoor y Markham. Llame al (708)481-6101ext4215 para Ingles y 4214 para Español o envíe un correo electrónico a: fep@speed802.org, escanee el código QR para saber si es elegible para este programa educativo gratuito.

The SPEED Family Enrichment Program is a Birth-3 Home Visiting Program funded by the Illinois State Board of Education. Our goal is to ensure...

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