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, dietitian-approved 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...

We bake the best desserts and cookies in Tinley Park!

Crumbl Tinley Park

With a delicious variety of gourmet treats, we’ve got you covered with in-store pickup, delivery, and catering options from our locally-owned dessert bakery. Our desserts in Tinley Park are made fresh daily with a weekly rotating menu of over 300 flavors! From the best chocolate chip cookies to delectable pies and cakes, our desserts are perfect for gifting and sharing with friends and family. We are a locally owned and operated dessert bakery located at 15943A S Harlem Ave in Tinley Park, Illinois. We specialize in fresh-baked gourmet treats, offering a unique experience for those looking for high-quality sweets in the local community. We feature a rotating menu that highlights over 300 unique cookie flavors, ensuring there is always something new to discover. In addition to our signature cookies, our shop offers a selection of decadent pies, cakes, and over 40 varieties of customizable dirty sodas. Whether you are looking for a quick treat or catering for a special event, the menu is designed to provide a wide range of indulgent options. Customers can enjoy the convenience of in-store pickup, delivery, and professional catering services to suit any occasion. By utilizing the award-winning Crumbl mobile app, guests can easily track their rewards and stay updated on the latest weekly flavor drops for a seamless dessert experience.

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Orland Painting and Decorating Service LLC

Local family owned painting contractor with 36 years experience specializing in interior and exterior painting, drywall and plaster repair, wall covering installation , interior window refinishing, power washing and deck repair and staining.

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Local family owned painting contractor with 36 years experience specializing in interior and exterior painting, drywall and plaster repair, wall...

A Calm, Inclusive Space for Mental Wellness

Step-by-Step: The Spa for Your Mind

Step-by-Step: The Spa for Your Mind is a modern mental wellness practice focused on therapy, emotional balance, and personal growth. We provide a calm, affirming, and inclusive environment where clients can explore their mental health at their own pace. Our approach centers on compassion, self-awareness, and individualized care rather than pressure or one-size-fits-all solutions. We support individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. Step-by-Step is committed to culturally responsive and LGBTQ+ affirming care, ensuring that all clients feel safe, respected, and heard. Mental wellness is a journey, and we are here to walk it with you, one step at a time. Two locations to serve you: • Evergreen Park Location: 9730 S Western Ave, Suite 203, Evergreen Park, IL 60805 • Homewood Location: 1820 Ridge Rd, Suite 303B, Homewood, IL 60430

Lorraine Swanson

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Step-by-Step: The Spa for Your Mind is a modern mental wellness practice focused on therapy, emotional balance, and personal growth. We provide a...

Beyond the Book, A Literary Experience

Bookstore • Coffee • Podcast Studio Step into Beyond the Book, a cozy literary haven where stories, coffee, and community come together. More than a bookstore, we’re a creative hub for readers and writers—celebrating diverse authors, hosting inspiring workshops, and nurturing the next generation of storytellers. From our South Suburban Literary Book Award to our Aspiring Authors Workshop, we honor the power of words to connect and transform. Whether you’re writing your first page or sipping your favorite brew, you’ll find your place, and your story, Beyond the Book. Through collaborations with thought leaders, nonprofits, and corporations, Beyond the Book weaves together a community where the love of reading, writing, and authorship is celebrated and cultivated with intention.

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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hfparks" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Shared by Homewood-Flossmoor Park District</a> via Facebook LocalStreamEARTH DAY @ THE OAKSSaturday, April 18 (rain or shine)10 a.m. to 2 p.m.This is a FREE event! Climb a tower as tall as a maple tree, learn about our amazing planet, make a nature craft or visit our Discovery Center Museum! Also, you can help us clean-up Irons Oaks by pulling garlic mustard before enjoying a hotdog lunch and campfire. There are plenty of family friendly activities to help you celebrate Mother Earth. Visit ironsoaks.com for full details.

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EARTH DAY @ THE OAKSSaturday, April 18 (rain or shine)

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.This is a FREE event! Climb a tower as tall as a maple tree, learn about our amazing planet, make a nature craft or visit our Discovery Center Museum! Also, you can help us clean-up Irons Oaks by pulling garlic mustard before enjoying a hotdog lunch and campfire. There are plenty of family friendly activities to help you celebrate Mother Earth. Visit ironsoaks.com for full details.

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Come one, come all, bring the family to celebrate FALL!
Event Highlights Free Lunch (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
<ul><li>Walking Tacos &amp; Kettle Corn — on us!</li></ul>
Enter to Win: Large Fall Porch Package
<ul><li>How to Enter: Check-in on the<a href="https://alsipnursery.com/pages/alsip-app" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Alsip App</a> at checkout on 9/26</li><li>Prize Includes: Two 10" Tri-Color Garden Mums, Two Carving Pumpkins, Two Heirloom Pumpkins, One Strawbale, and One Cornstalk</li></ul>
<a href="https://alsipnursery.com/products/kids-fall-craft-pass" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kid’s Fall Craft Pass</a> — $15 (10am-2pm)
Fall fun for kids! Enjoy craft &amp; game stations, including:
<ul><li>Pie Pumpkin Decorating</li><li>Terra Cotta Pot Painting &amp; 3" Houseplant Adoption</li><li>Spiderweb Wild Bird Seed Craft</li><li>Succ’er Pull – Play to Win a 2" Succulent</li><li>Pumpkin Buckets – Play to Win 1–5 Mini Gourds/Pumpkins</li><li>Trick ’O’ Treat Prize Drop – Play to Win Small Toys or Candy</li><li>Temporary Tattoo Parlor - Walk away with a full sleeve!</li><li>Fun Fall Photo Opportunities</li></ul>
Good to Know
<ul><li>Craft and game stations operate continuously between 10am - 2pm; simply show your Craft Pass to check off the next activity. To make for the best experience, we have timed entries between 10am and 12:15pm. All activities can be completed within 2 hours.</li><li>Sweepstakes entries valid all day 9/26&nbsp;with app check-in at checkout.</li><li>Winners (one per store) announced Monday, 9/28.</li></ul>
Bring the whole crew, build your dream fall porch, and make a day of it! 🍁

Local Event: Fall Family Day

Fall Family Day

Come one, come all, bring the family to celebrate FALL!
Event Highlights Free Lunch (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Walking Tacos & Kettle...

The Bradford Barn - Olympia Fields

Join Becky's Warriors&nbsp;as we say goodbye to Summer and hello to Fall during our inaugural Family Fest&nbsp;fundraiser. There is something for everyone, including a Bake-Off (we're also looking for bakers AND judges), giveaways, live music, food trucks, desserts, wine tastings, inflatables, face painting, caricaturist, vendors and so much more!&nbsp;FREE entry. FREE parking. It's an event like no other, and we want you to be there!
Come celebrate with us, whether you're 1 or 100. Registration is preferred so we have enough giveaways, but walk ups are more than welcome!
Questions? Contact us at <a href="mailto:crystal@beckyswarriors.org," target="_blank">crystal@beckyswarriors.org</a> or <a href="mailto:missy@beckyswarriors.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">missy@beckyswarriors.org</a><a href="mailto:tammie@beckyswarriors.org" target="_blank"></a>.
Interested in Vending? Sign up <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/family-fest-vendor-form" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HERE</a>.
Want to participate in the Bake-off? Register <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/family-fest-bake-off-registration" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HERE</a>.
Want to&nbsp;Sponsor the event? More information can be found <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/family-fest-sponsorship-opportunities" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HERE</a>.
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Local Event: Family Fest

Family Fest

Join Becky's Warriors as we say goodbye to Summer and hello to Fall during our inaugural Family Fest fundraiser. There is...

🕯️ Bootanical Bash at Alsip Nursery
Saturday, October 17 | 6–9 PM | Ages 21+ Alsip Home &amp; Nursery
Step into the greenhouse after dark for a night of plants, potions, prizes, food, drinks, and Halloween fun! Join us for the Bootanical Bash, an adults-only evening surrounded by the eerie atmosphere of our greenhouse after dark.
Come dressed to impress, grab a drink, and get ready for a night unlike anything else at the nursery.
🍂 Your Bootanical Bash Ticket Includes:
🌱 Plant Bingo — 3 Prize Rounds Test your luck with three rounds of Plant Bingo, with plants and botanical prizes up for grabs!
🍝 SPoOoghetti Dinner Fill your plate with our spooky spin on a classic spaghetti dinner.
🍺 Three Drinks Included Each guest receives three drink tickets, redeemable for:
<ul><li>Beer</li><li>Wine</li><li>Seasonal non-alcoholic cider</li></ul>
🎃 Mini Cauldron Party Favor Every guest takes home a mini cauldron planted with String of Pearls, creating a bubbling botanical treat!
💃 Monster Mash We'll be keeping the party going with great beats that go bump in the night!
👻 Costume Contest Come dressed in your best Halloween costume for a chance to win! Prize Categories Are:
🕷️HAUNT OF THE NIGHT Scariest Costume
🍄CREATURE OF THE CONSERVATORY Best Botanical Themed Costume
👻THE WICKED GARDEN PARTY Best Group or Couple Costume
🌿 40% OFF HOUSEPLANTS Your ticket gets you access to a one-night-only 40% OFF Houseplant Sale during the event. Stock up on your favorite creepy-cool plants while you're here!
🎟️ Tickets
$40 per person 2 for $70
Space is limited, so grab your tickets and join us for a night of botanical mischief, spooky cocktails, dinner, dancing, and plants galore.
The greenhouse hits different after dark. Come see for yourself at the Bootanical Bash!

Local Event: Bootanical Bash - Bingo & Costume Contest

Bootanical Bash - Bingo & Costume Contest

🕯️ Bootanical Bash at Alsip Nursery
Saturday, October 17 | 6–9 PM | Ages 21+ Alsip Home & Nursery
Step into the greenhouse after...

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