Heart of Illinois United Way
Generation United Events
We invite you to join us to reach out and make a difference in our community! To RSVP for one of these volunteer opportunities, please contact Stephen Peterson at 309-674-5181, ext. 254 or by email at stephen.peterson@unitedway.org.
Happy Holidays!
Thank you to all of our GENeration United volunteers who regularly bring a kindred spirit to the Peoria region through volunteer efforts and the desire to be connected young leaders in the community.
In a little over two years, GENeration United has contributed more than 2,000 hours of community service and philanthropic volunteerism directly to agencies and organizations! This is in addition to the countless hours dozens of individuals give of their time on committees, boards, and other less direct, but none the less important, volunteer efforts. This would not be possible without such a dedicated group.
Many thanks to each and every one of you!
On behalf of the Heart of Illinois United Way, GENeration United wishes you and your family the very best this holiday season.
2011 Season of Serving
Join GENeration United this holiday season as we provide even more volunteer opportunities to help connect leaders in the community through philanthropy.
Saturday, December 3
Arthritis Foundation - Jingle Bell Run, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Bring your Jingle and Jangle to help support a great United Way partner agency in the Arthritis Foundation. Jingle Bell Run organizers are seeking a solid group of GEN U volunteers to help as Race Course Monitors and Post-Party logistic help.
RSVP by November 28
Location: Riverplex- 600 NE Water St., Peoria
Saturday, December 3
Special Olympics- Bowling with Friends, 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Spend the afternoon helping friends with special needs bowl their best. GEN U volunteers will help as lane assistants for the Special Olympics Bowling tournament and provide adult mentorship/support to a great group of special Olympians.
RSVP by November 28
Location: Landmark Recreation Center - 3225 N Dries Ln., Peoria
Sunday, December 4
Crittenton Centers- Festival of Trees, 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
The Crittenton Centers Festival of Trees is a Holiday fundraiser favorite. Companies and businesses sponsor decorated trees for sale in support of Crittenton Centers. Volunteers will help with logistics of the event and be stationed throughout Expo Gardens to provide information and monitor items to purchase. Dress appropriately for winter weather!
RSVP by November 29
Location: Expo Gardens- 1601 W Northmoor Rd., Peoria
Monday, December 5
Crittenton Centers - Stocking Stuffer Store, 5:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Crittenton Centers also provides a stocking stuffer store for "kids-only," where children under 12 have the chance to budget, shop, wrap and give a gift on their own. Parents fill out a shopping list and wait while their children shop. This December, GEN U will have the rewarding experience of serving as "personal shoppers" to the special guest of the store.
RSVP by November 30
Location: Northwoods Mall- 2200 West War Memorial Dr., Peoria
Tuesday, December 6
Center for Prevention of Abuse - Adopt-a-Family Gift Wrapping, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Another great United Way partner agency in The Center for Prevention of Abuse will need volunteer help to assist with gift wrapping for the Adopt-a-Family holiday outreach. That's where GEN U steps in. We are looking for a good group of individuals to cut, tape, and package up the gifts.
RSVP by December 1
Location: Center for Prevention of Abuse- 720 W. Joan Ct., Peoria
Sunday, December 11
Neighborhood House - Santa for Seniors, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Neighborhood House volunteers deliver gifts, smiles and kind words to over 800 local seniors each year through the Santa for Seniors program. Teams of 2-4 people meet at Neighborhood House and are provided a route and gifts to deliver. Many volunteers for this program are needed to ensure all gifts are delivered. Kids are welcome to volunteer alongside their parents.
RSVP by December 6
Location: Neighborhood House - 1020 S. Matthew, Peoria
Tuesday, December 13
Friendship House - Gift Shopping and Wrapping, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
The Peoria Friendship House is another dedicated United Way partner agency and will be in need of volunteers to help with Holiday Gift Shopping and Wrapping of their own on December 13th. GEN U will assist in the process of helping with their Holiday.
RSVP by December 8
Location: Peoria Friendship House - 800 NE Madison, Peoria
Friday, December 16
Neighborhood House - Toyshop for Kids, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Neighborhood House Toy Shop provides an excellent opportunity for parents to shop for their children for the holidays. GEN U volunteers will help guests choose presents, collect tickets for the assigned value of each gift, and hand out stockings and books. Adult volunteers only please.
RSVP by December 12
Location: Neighborhood House - 1020 S. Matthew, Peoria
Contact Stephen Peterson for more details regarding these volunteer opportunities at stephen.peterson@unitedway.org. Thank you for Living United!
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