Yes, One Person Makes a Difference!

I have long felt that each individual makes a real difference. Such is the case with one of our volunteer workers in Elmhurst. Barb Lonergan assisted Schools Count Corp last year in our collection of school supplies. She has gone above and beyond this year!

This year Barb is coordinating 'The Great Donation Day' among, are you ready for this, ten Elmhurst schools. That's right 10 schools!!!! Barb has spent time urging schools to keep supplies out of landfills while telling the various schools that the donated supplies will benefit children in the Chicago Public Schools.

Schools participating in 'The Great Donation Day' include; Bryan Middle, Jackson Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, Sandburg Middle, Edison Elementary, Hawthorne Elementary, Field Elementary, Churchville Middle, and Emerson Elementary. Barb has made contacts with each of these schools with regard to supplies need, the collection process, sorting them and arranging for the resources to be picked up. Quite an undertaking!

Aside from all of these efforts to get all of the above schools to participate in this endeavor, Barb is also spearheading a community-wide collection at Berens Park until 1:30 pm on Friday, June 3rd.

Having volunteers like Barb is a rewarding aspect of our work with students in need. Here is an individual selflessly giving of her time and energy to help us as we work to aid CPS students.

Hats off to Barb!!

Thank you,
Dick