Community Corner

Lend Highland Park Your Helping Hand

This week is National Volunteer Week.

If you're looking for a way to make a difference in your schools and community, check out the Volunteer Pool of Highland Park, which matches residents with service opportunities.

With this week being National Volunteer Week, the organization would like to recognize Southeast Lake County Faith in Action Volunteers, based in Highland Park, which performs everyday tasks for seniors to help them maintain their independence and improve their quality of life.

Currently, Faith in Action is looking for friendly people to drive seniors to doctor visits. Contact Executive Director Robbie Boudreau at (847) 433-9411  or e-mail faithinaction.boudreau@gmail.com.

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Honor your favorite volunteer or volunteer organization with a donation to the Volunteer Pool, and the organization will send them a tribute card in your name.

Send donations to the Volunteer Pool of Highland Park with the name and address of the volunteer you wish to honor to P.O. Box 192 Highland Park, IL 60035.

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The Volunteer Pool of Highland Park is located at Indian Trail School, 2075 St. Johns Ave.

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