Volunteer Expeditions, a Northbrook-based nonprofit, has been selected as a Regional Finalist in the Hunger and Poverty Relief category of the CLASSY Awards for their voluntourism achievements in New Orleans.
The CLASSY Awards, one of the most prestigious recognitions within the nonprofit industry, recognizes charitable organizations with outstanding philanthropic achievements in several categories. Only five nonprofits per region are Regional Finalists in each category of this national competition. Volunteer Expeditions, which plans volunteer travel for groups, has been working hard to help those in need for five years.
“We’re thrilled with such an honor and to keep company with so many other great organizations,” says Patricia Vile, founder and President of Volunteer Expeditions. “This is the first time our efforts have been recognized at this level and we’re deeply appreciative."
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Of the five Regional Finalists, one is selected in each category as the Regional Winner. Winners in each category are determined 50% by a judging panel and 50% by public votes. Regional winners attend the CLASSY Awards Ceremony in San Diego, CA on September 22nd, 2012.
To vote for Volunteer Expeditions, please visit http://www.stayclassy.org/classy-awards/vote and choose Midwest, then scroll down to Hunger and Poverty Relief.
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About Volunteer Expeditions:
Volunteer Expeditions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Northbrook, IL. The organization plans volunteer trips for groups to rebuild New Orleans, tutor children in Jamaica, and help the homeless in Chicago and Washington, DC. Each trip is completely customized to the timeframe, budget, and interests of each traveling group. For more information, please visit www.volunteerexpeditions.org
