Palatine community group to help during pandemic

With the COVID-19 Pandemic virtually shutting down Illinois, a number of Palatine residents have formed a volunteer group, Helping Neighbors Around Palatine (HNAP), to assist individuals in Palatine with their non-emergency daily challenges.

“The elderly and individuals in Palatine who are home-bound for other reasons often need help with their chores as well as errands and have nowhere to turn,” said Pam Collins HNAP organizer. “Our volunteers can help with prepaid prescription pick up and drop off as well as grocery and supply shopping. We can also help with teacher support, childcare, meal preparation and handyman work in addition to a wide array of challenges we face on a day to day basis.”

Volunteers or Palatine residents in need can reach out to HNAP by phone at 224-801-4265 or by email at PalatineNeighbor@gmail.com. Individuals can also contact HNAP at facebook.com/groups/HelpingNeighborsAroundPalatine/ to apply for help, volunteer or to reach their GoFundMe page.

HNAP, in order to help those in need, is partnering with Palatine Assisting Through Hope, or PATH a 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit organization. The PATH, founded in 2007, mission is to change the lives of those less fortunate. They achieve their goals by providing food, clothing, and other basic needs for families in crisis. A variety of programs for underprivileged children are also supported.

For further information on Helping Neighbors Around Palatine, call them at 224-801-4265, email them at PalatineNeighbor@gmail.com or visit facebook.com/groups/HelpingNeighborsAroundPalatine/.