Summer HUGS Program
Thank you to the Lake Buff baseball teams and LF/LB residents who recently went to bat for hungry kids in Lake County. Through our Summer HUGS food drive, volunteers collected more than 200 boxes and bags of food and drinks to benefit children served by the Holy Family Food Pantry in Waukegan.
As a result of their efforts, enough food to supply the pantry's weekend backpack program for the ENTIRE summer was collected and distributed. More than 160 children will receive a backpack on Thursdays filled with breakfast and lunch for the next three days. The kids can then bring their backpack to be refilled the following Thursday.
When we stopped by the pantry last week, 150 kids were enjoying the free lunch, playing games and doing art projects. Several Lake Forest High School students were there volunteering. It was very rewarding to see everyone and know that these children will not go hungry this summer thanks to the many generous donations. We hope that Lake County Cares can make this an annual partnership between local baseball teams, residents and pantries.  
Click here to read a recent article in the Lake County News Sun about our Summer HUGS program!
Learn more about the Kristen Hughes HUGS program by clicking here.
Se Fuerte - Be Strong for Kindergarten
Our kindergarten-readiness pilot program kicked off on June 20 and will be going strong through July 29th at Oak Terrace Elementary School in Highwood. Designed by LCC Board Member, Kim Carden, and Cindy Bean, licensed occupational therapists, "Se Fuerte! Be Strong for Kindergarten." works to improve children's fine and gross motor skills. Twenty two pre-kindergartners are participating in the program (they were screened for fine motor deficiencies in April) and more than 30 volunteers are assisting on M,W, or F from 12:30-2:30 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering email info@lakecountycares.org To see more of the children and volunteers in action click here.
Fourth of July
Congratulations to Peter Whitney, LFHS student and recipient of our Lorrie Smith Award for Extraordinary Volunteer Service. Peter represented Lake County Cares in the Lake Bluff Fourth of July Parade (pictured above). We wish Peter the best and send him our sincerest thanks for all he has done for the environment and our community! |
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Summer of Service
Interested in finding ways to make a difference this summer? Several social service agencies still need your help. Please take a look at our Summer of Service brochure to find an opportunity that matches your interests! Feel free to contact us at info@lakecountycares.org if nothing strikes a chord. We're happy to brainstorm about other possibilities.
Click here to be directed to our downloadable Summer of Service brochure. |
