Countryside Business Association Feeds 125+ Families at Thanksgiving

The Countryside Business Association (CBA) board members, along with volunteers from the City of Countryside and the local community, served Thanksgiving dinner to low-income families and senior citizens on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015 at Capri Banquets and Catering, 6240 Joliet Road in Countryside. Guests enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving meal prepared by Capri Banquets, and each family received a grocery bag filled with non-perishable food items, purchased with donations made by Jewel-Osco, Continental Honda and BlueSky HomeCare. Andy’s Frozen Custard donated coupons for a free treat, which was included in each bag of groceries.
Father Lorenzo Gamboa, Assoc. Pastor at St. Cletus Parish, gave a Thanksgiving blessing. Carm Scarpace (CBA VP) stated, “CBA President, Russ Nicoletti, started this event several years ago and each year it grows. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve our community. Members of the CBA, City of Countryside staff and elected officials, members of the police department and fire department graciously volunteer their time to help serve guests. We are blessed to have so many generous people and businesses that make this event a success.”

Sponsors of the CBA Thanksgiving event this year were:
Bountiful Sponsors: The Autobarn of Countryside, Westfield Ford, Ledo’s Pizza, Capri Banquets, Infinity Communications Group, Terry Plumbing Co., Jewel-Osco, Vulcan Materials
Cornucopia Sponsors: Jewel-Osco, BlueSky HomeCare, Continental Motors Group, Andy’s Frozen Custard
Family Sponsors: Schwartz Excavating, IL Harley-Davidson, NuMark Credit Union, Inland Bank, Young at Heart
Harvest Sponsors: Mainstreet Wines, Hinton Family, Essig Family, Sabatini Family, The UPS Store, Margaret Carey

The CBA thanks Capri Banquets and Catering for providing a beautiful and festive venue, Helping Hand Center clients who helped prepare invitations, Classic Party Rentals in McCook, and Erin Blaber, CBA intern.

The Countryside Business Association promotes a healthy environment for businesses in Countryside. It provides opportunities for business owners to gain exposure, exchange ideas, network with businesses and community leaders, and participate in workshops and seminars that are relevant to business ownership/management. Additionally, the CBA organizes and supports community events that bring business and community together. The Countryside Business Association is a 501(c)(3) organization.