Opportunity Details

The goal of this event is to raise money for the Children's Advocacy Alliance so that we can further our mission of providing hope, healing and a voice for justice for abused and neglected children in our community. Additional funding will allow us to recruit and train more volunteer advocates for our CASA program to work with children in the foster care system. It will allow our child advocacy center to provide more children with forensic interviews, family advocacy, mental health services and sexual assault exams.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	50	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

On Friday, May 17, 2024, United Way will host its 32nd Annual Day of Caring throughout our four communities. Day of Caring is an event where business leaders come together with high school students to leave the world better than they found it. Last year, over 300 individuals volunteered at various local non-profit organizations and showed their community how they LIVE UNITED.

A variety of opportunities are available for volunteers. From landscaping projects to painting, let us know what interests you. Then, we will try to match you with a local nonprofit requesting assistance on our Day of Caring.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
2024 Day of Caring	15	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

"Giftwrap" boxes for displays and other prize prep for After Prom Party to help with setup of this activity to keep kids sober and off the streets after the Prom.
This can be done anytime between March 20-27
Location: at SMNW
Contact: Jean Sims and Tina Bennett

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Working with our Early Care and Education Department making educational games and other items such as playdoh for the day care facilities in the area. Possible filling backpacks for our Camp Capable coming up.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Help Kids' Harbor kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month with our annual Go Blue! BBQ Bash. Grab a team and test your BBQ Skill by smoking pulled pork along side other competitors or just come out and enjoy a delicious meal with us!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	10	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

The 4th Annual Crosswinds Planking Challenge is planned for June 6, 2018, at Parkview Field in Fort Wayne, Indiana at 6:00 pm (registration beginning at 5:30 pm). This outdoor event challenges you to get down and lift others up! Money raised from this unique, healthy, fundraiser benefit the Crosswinds Scholarship Fund, a fund available for individuals and families in need of mental health support and counseling. Additionally, funds contributed provide limited financial assistance to eligible employees who are experiencing economic hardship due to emergency situations through the Lifeline Loves Crosswinds Cares Fund.

Crosswinds is seeking five (5) or more volunteers to support the event logistics, including setup, greeting, goody bag distribution, and participant direction. We are doing setup beginning at 3 pm and, if you are able provide volunteers, we would so appreciate your help. We anticipate the event concluding around 7:30 pm, and then will just have to pack up a few items. Everyone who volunteers will receive an event t-shirt. There is more information about the event online at www.crosswinds.org/planking.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Full Shift	no limit	n/a	n/a
First Shift	no limit	n/a	n/a
Second Shift	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Q4A Cause is a 3-day festival from July 12-14, 2019 that integrates fantastic food, massive music, and bombastic beverages. Each day, Q4A Cause will be presented by a different non-profit organization with all proceeds going to help that cause. Nonprofits to benefit include: Grand Island Children's Museum, Hope Harbor, GIPS Food for Thought, Hear Grand Island

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
I.D. station	6	n/a	n/a
Beverage station	6	n/a	n/a
I.D. station	6	n/a	n/a
Beverage station	4	n/a	n/a
Grounds keeping	3	n/a	n/a
Grounds Keeping	3	n/a	n/a
I.D. station	6	n/a	n/a
I.D. station	6	n/a	n/a
I.D. Station	6	n/a	n/a
I.D. station	6	n/a	n/a
Beverage Station	6	n/a	n/a
Beverage station	6	n/a	n/a
Beverage station	6	n/a	n/a
Beverage station	6	n/a	n/a
Grounds keeping	3	n/a	n/a
Grounds keeping	3	n/a	n/a
Grounds keeping	3	n/a	n/a
Grounds keeping	3	n/a	n/a
I.D. Station	6	n/a	n/a
I.D. station	6	n/a	n/a
Beverage station	4	n/a	n/a
Beverage station	4	n/a	n/a
Grounds keeping	3	n/a	n/a
Grounds keeping	2	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Indian Oaks Academy (IOA), a member of the Nexus family of treatment programs, provides residential treatment for boys and girls ages 12 to 21. Unfortunately, many of our youth come to us with a history of trauma, personal struggle and lack of positive role models. Our vocational program gives these young people a chance to develop new skills, and equips them for the future through classes and community work opportunities. Tool Bash raises money to provide valuable vocational offerings both on and off our campus. Additionally, Tool Bash helps our kids give back to the community.

Tool Bash is a family fun event that raises money to provide valuable vocational offerings both on and off our campus. Additionally, Tool Bash helps our kids give back to the community by providing resources for volunteer opportunities for our youth. In 2017, our youth logged over 4,500 volunteer hours with communities and agencies throughout the greater Kankakee County area. Tool Bash 2018 will fill the IOA gym located at 225 Diversatech Drive in Manteno IL, with over 500 people who dig our Kid Zone, entertainment, food and good fun from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prize drawings for our raffles begin at noon.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Kid Zone Volunteer	10	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

An event for all girls ages 0-18 years of age and their father or positive male role models. This is an 18 year tradition teaches girls the importance of etiquette while enjoying wholesome fun with their favorite man. There will be a professional photographer on site from 5-10pm and dinner will be served from 5:30-7pm (limited seating availability). The dance is from 7-10pm and we will also have media on site. Volunteers working during the event will need to be dressed in business casual attire (khakis and polo/blouse with comfy walking shoes) while set up and clean up volunteers need to wear clothing that can get dirty and is comfortable.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Set Up / Event / Clean Up	no limit	n/a	n/a
Main Set Up	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

The Butler County Early Care & Education Council (a community collaboration committed to school readiness, coordinated by Lifesteps) is requesting community involvement in local activities to celebrate the National Week of the Young Child this April. This annual celebration provides a special time to renew our community’s commitment to ensuring that every child has quality early experiences to help them grow up healthy, safe, and ready for school.
This year, we are again planning a community-wide event which will provide fun, educational activities and resources to support families of children ages birth through eight. With 90% of brain development occurring before age five, children’s experiences during these critical years provide the foundation for all future learning.
This year’s event theme, “Be the Star You Are!” will promote school readiness with a focus on self-esteem, accepting and celebrating differences, and positive behaviors. (Social-emotional skills and Character Education), following the theme of the book “My Cousin Momo”, by Zacharia O’Hora. Each family attending will receive a free copy of the book!

Your help is needed to make this year’s celebration a success!

Events will be held:

 Tuesday, April 17th from 10 am – 2 pm and 6 – 8 pm, North Main Street Church of God, Butler
 April 12th – 20th, Author visits and activities are being planned by several Butler County libraries

YOU can help in ANY of the following ways:

 Become an event Sponsor
 Volunteer to help where needed
 Donate food to feed volunteers and/or provide snacks for families
 Donate door prizes for the children and families
 Provide additional resources/presentations on Social/Emotional Development or School Readiness
 Participate as a VENDOR. (please read below)
Organizations wishing to participate as VENDORS on April 17th must complete the attached form AND provide/participate in an activity for children that promotes learning (Social Skills/Character Education)
For additional information about the book and sample activities, please visit www.paonebook.org.

To learn more about how YOU can get involved, contact Julie Thumma at Lifesteps (724) 283-1010 x310.

We look forward to partnering with you!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Event Set- up assistance	2	n/a	n/a
Daytime event support	8	n/a	n/a
Evening event support	3	n/a	n/a