Serve
IMMEDIATE NEEDS:
04/07/2020
From Scott Jewitt, Director of the Northern Illinois Foodbank:
For obvious reasons most people are struggling to find direct service volunteers – and I understand why. The guarantee of safety isn’t there. The safest thing would be full quarantine – but that’s not possible. Next would be PPEs, full med grade masks and gloves. These supplies are not available to our sector. What we can do is follow the CDC guidelines:
1. Prepack the food for rapid distribution
2. Do a drive up model
3. Provide gloves for the volunteers
4. Provide and execute a health statement from those volunteers participating
5. Request they provide personal face masks for the distribution to protect the other volunteers and participants
There are a few locations/times that need some volunteer support. We will provide them the paperwork and guidance for the distributions and they are drive up mobile distributions. Probably 6-8 people are all that is needed.
Please have them contact me if they are interested. I can be reached at sjewitt@northernilfoodbank.org and 847-525-7721. I will take them on a first come first served basis to manage the social distancing recommendations. We will have gloves but volunteers will be recommended to bring their own face masks. We are not able to provide them.
4/3/2020
PADS - All rotating shelters for PADS are closed and overnight shelter for all they can accommodate is in a Warren Township government building. In addition, for high risk homeless individuals (primarily elderly) PADS is housing in area hotels, as well as providing meals so the individuals can remain isolated. In response to the initial request, PADS received ample supply of food for those in the hotels but that is nearly depleted. They have asked for assistance from our church partners with this need. From their web-site they list the following as suggested foods: Non Perishable microwavable meals (Easy mac, Barilla pasta, Hormel Compleats, ramen bowls), bread, peanut butter and jelly, fruit cups, canned goods (with pull tabs as we don't supply can openers), chips, water bottles. They also list disposable products (styrofoam, paper or plastics cups, paper plates and bowls and plastic silverware and individual meal containers (microwave safe). PADS website is padslakecounty.org. You can get more information on how to drop off donations there.
Northern Illinois Foodbank- The Foodbank continues to provides food to site pantries at churches and other agencies, distributes food 3,500 food boxes a week through mobile food pantries, distributes 1,500 boxes to seniors and homebound individuals, distributes 2,500 boxes of food each week in areas that are in greater need because of pantry closures. These numbers are significantly higher due to the crisis and consequently there is increased need for volunteers to pack these meal boxes. Because of social distancing protections instituted in the packing sites, there are more shifts. All CDC recommendations are followed at each site. Volunteers can sign up for shifts to box or deliver food through this link: calendar. The Foodbank's site is solvehungertoday.org.
Elder Care- New opportunity to serve without leaving home- ElderCARE operates in Northern Lake County and is a non-profit, volunteer organization that helps adults ages 65+ remain as healthy and independent as possible. It typically provides door to door medical transportation, shopping trips and friendly home visits to all who apply. All of the personal contact services have been suspended but wellness calls are being made. Rev. Jackie Lynn, who is the Executive Director of ElderCare stated today that the need for people to make calls to seniors to ease the pain of isolation is great. Potential volunteers can call 847-406-4683 or email info@eldercarelakecounty.org
4/2/2020
Pat Schwartz of Love INC has reached out with a need for face masks for the family and friends of patients with the Cancer Treatment Center of America in Zion. We have a lot of talented seamstresses in our midst, so if you have extra fabric and are so inclined, Please go to cancercenter.com/together#PPE for instructions on the proper materials and process for making hand-sewn surgical masks. You may also contact Kim Piercy, CTCA Donation Administrator, directly at 847-746-6597 or kim.piercy@ctca-hope.com with questions.
3/31/2020
We are in need of 3 new shower greeters!
Due to COVID-19, some of our regular greeters are considered high risk and we need you!
Here is what a shift can look like:
6:30/6:45am - you arrive, unlock the preschool doors and turn on the lights
7:00am - The PADS bus pulls in with their clients (Usually around 8 people)
7:30am - Everyone loads back onto the bus and heads to breakfast.
You will get about a half hour to get to know and encourage a "new-to-you" group of people.
Once the bus pulls out, you will need to spray down the shower stalls and all the surfaces in the rooms with a bleach spray or a hydrogen peroxide spray (there are instructions for which to use). Once all surfaces have been sanitized, then lock the doors, turn off the lights and you are on your way.
This is an excellent way to start your day! This is perfect for anyone with the gift of Helps, Encouragement, Hospitality, or Evangelism.
Please consider sharing your gifts by contacting Katrina Johns, Equipping Coordinator: Katrina@BethelGurnee.org or Monte Stoltzman: Stoltzman@Comcast.net.
Volunteer at the temporary shelter at Warren Township Senior Center
04/07/2020
From Scott Jewitt, Director of the Northern Illinois Foodbank:
For obvious reasons most people are struggling to find direct service volunteers – and I understand why. The guarantee of safety isn’t there. The safest thing would be full quarantine – but that’s not possible. Next would be PPEs, full med grade masks and gloves. These supplies are not available to our sector. What we can do is follow the CDC guidelines:
1. Prepack the food for rapid distribution
2. Do a drive up model
3. Provide gloves for the volunteers
4. Provide and execute a health statement from those volunteers participating
5. Request they provide personal face masks for the distribution to protect the other volunteers and participants
There are a few locations/times that need some volunteer support. We will provide them the paperwork and guidance for the distributions and they are drive up mobile distributions. Probably 6-8 people are all that is needed.
- Thursdays starting this week (4/9) from 2:30 – 5:00 at the parking lot across the street from Emmanuel Faith, 1840 Lincoln St, North Chicago, IL 60064
- Tuesdays starting next week 4/14 till this thing is lifted… from 9:00 – 12:00 at Mt. Moriah Christian Center parking lot, 524 10th St, Waukegan, IL 60085
Please have them contact me if they are interested. I can be reached at sjewitt@northernilfoodbank.org and 847-525-7721. I will take them on a first come first served basis to manage the social distancing recommendations. We will have gloves but volunteers will be recommended to bring their own face masks. We are not able to provide them.
4/3/2020
PADS - All rotating shelters for PADS are closed and overnight shelter for all they can accommodate is in a Warren Township government building. In addition, for high risk homeless individuals (primarily elderly) PADS is housing in area hotels, as well as providing meals so the individuals can remain isolated. In response to the initial request, PADS received ample supply of food for those in the hotels but that is nearly depleted. They have asked for assistance from our church partners with this need. From their web-site they list the following as suggested foods: Non Perishable microwavable meals (Easy mac, Barilla pasta, Hormel Compleats, ramen bowls), bread, peanut butter and jelly, fruit cups, canned goods (with pull tabs as we don't supply can openers), chips, water bottles. They also list disposable products (styrofoam, paper or plastics cups, paper plates and bowls and plastic silverware and individual meal containers (microwave safe). PADS website is padslakecounty.org. You can get more information on how to drop off donations there.
Northern Illinois Foodbank- The Foodbank continues to provides food to site pantries at churches and other agencies, distributes food 3,500 food boxes a week through mobile food pantries, distributes 1,500 boxes to seniors and homebound individuals, distributes 2,500 boxes of food each week in areas that are in greater need because of pantry closures. These numbers are significantly higher due to the crisis and consequently there is increased need for volunteers to pack these meal boxes. Because of social distancing protections instituted in the packing sites, there are more shifts. All CDC recommendations are followed at each site. Volunteers can sign up for shifts to box or deliver food through this link: calendar. The Foodbank's site is solvehungertoday.org.
Elder Care- New opportunity to serve without leaving home- ElderCARE operates in Northern Lake County and is a non-profit, volunteer organization that helps adults ages 65+ remain as healthy and independent as possible. It typically provides door to door medical transportation, shopping trips and friendly home visits to all who apply. All of the personal contact services have been suspended but wellness calls are being made. Rev. Jackie Lynn, who is the Executive Director of ElderCare stated today that the need for people to make calls to seniors to ease the pain of isolation is great. Potential volunteers can call 847-406-4683 or email info@eldercarelakecounty.org
4/2/2020
Pat Schwartz of Love INC has reached out with a need for face masks for the family and friends of patients with the Cancer Treatment Center of America in Zion. We have a lot of talented seamstresses in our midst, so if you have extra fabric and are so inclined, Please go to cancercenter.com/together#PPE for instructions on the proper materials and process for making hand-sewn surgical masks. You may also contact Kim Piercy, CTCA Donation Administrator, directly at 847-746-6597 or kim.piercy@ctca-hope.com with questions.
3/31/2020
We are in need of 3 new shower greeters!
Due to COVID-19, some of our regular greeters are considered high risk and we need you!
Here is what a shift can look like:
6:30/6:45am - you arrive, unlock the preschool doors and turn on the lights
7:00am - The PADS bus pulls in with their clients (Usually around 8 people)
7:30am - Everyone loads back onto the bus and heads to breakfast.
You will get about a half hour to get to know and encourage a "new-to-you" group of people.
Once the bus pulls out, you will need to spray down the shower stalls and all the surfaces in the rooms with a bleach spray or a hydrogen peroxide spray (there are instructions for which to use). Once all surfaces have been sanitized, then lock the doors, turn off the lights and you are on your way.
This is an excellent way to start your day! This is perfect for anyone with the gift of Helps, Encouragement, Hospitality, or Evangelism.
Please consider sharing your gifts by contacting Katrina Johns, Equipping Coordinator: Katrina@BethelGurnee.org or Monte Stoltzman: Stoltzman@Comcast.net.
Volunteer at the temporary shelter at Warren Township Senior Center
- Laundry help (two people to help between 8:00am - 5:30pm; must call Suzanne at 847-689-0541 or email at SChristiansen@PadsLakeCounty.org
- Donate gift cards to Aldi's, Walmart, or McDonald's ($5 up to $25, should have receipt taped to card for PADS records. Can be dropped off at 1800 Grand Ave. Waukegan, IL 60085 Attn: Suzanne)
- Room monitor
- help with lunch and/or dinner
- Make bag lunches
PADS Lake County
PADS Lake County is a community-based organization that provides trauma-informed support, resources, and shelter to individuals and families experiencing a housing crisis. They envision a community in which homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring; one in which anyone who may experience a housing crisis has timely access to the proper resources and services based on their individual needs.
They help individuals and families reach their full potential by providing a comprehensive approach to reducing homelessness. Their holistic services seek to help neighbors create sturdy foundations in stable homes so that they can build brighter futures for themselves and contribute to our community.
Bethel supports PADS Lake County by providing showers to the PADS clients several mornings a week. In addition to the showers, clients receive a hot cup of coffee and a good conversation. Every once and a while, Bethel will learn of additional needs for their clients and staff. Those needs will be posted here.
They help individuals and families reach their full potential by providing a comprehensive approach to reducing homelessness. Their holistic services seek to help neighbors create sturdy foundations in stable homes so that they can build brighter futures for themselves and contribute to our community.
Bethel supports PADS Lake County by providing showers to the PADS clients several mornings a week. In addition to the showers, clients receive a hot cup of coffee and a good conversation. Every once and a while, Bethel will learn of additional needs for their clients and staff. Those needs will be posted here.