The purpose of this group is to recruit potential volunteers for Creatively Caring. Volunteer opportunities will be posted here. If you want to help, or have any questions about a specific opportunity, please contact our organizer, Jen.    Creatively Caring provides opportunities for families to get involved in hands-on community service projects that help people, animals, and the environment.  Families with children of all ages are encouraged to participate in our projects.  By taking an act …

Thank you for your interest in Sassy Mahogany Wives Foundation. Sassy Mahogany Wives Foundation, Inc., NFP is a mentoring program which aims to empower African American girls ages 11-17 in our community to make positive life choices that enable them to maximize their potential. The mentoring program utilizes married African American women to commit to supporting, guiding and being a friend to a young person for a period of at least one year. This meet-up platform is for the mentors/wives only …

This group was created to get the word out about events supporting the health and well-being of animals, Chicagoland shelters & rescues, and Chicagoland park preservation efforts. Most of the meetups are philanthropic in nature but we'll also be meeting up for pup friendly picnics, walks, and play dates at dog friendly parks.   If you have a passion for improving the lives of animals in your community or if you're looking for fellow animal lovers to hang out with on a pretty day we’d love to mee …

This group is for NoStigmas volunteers a.k.a. Stigma Erasers. If you want to help build a community of hope & understanding and be an advocate for those touched by suicide & mental health issues, join our group to learn more about how to get involved! The mission of NoStigmas is to raise awareness and erase the stigmas of suicide and mental illness by sharing stories of hope and inspiration from those touched by suicide and mental illness and educating the general public about mental health issu …

To reach out to the community. To help needy families and at risk youth to stay in school. To help prevent  and eliminate domestic violence and drugs growing so rapidly in our communities. We are looking for Pastors and their church members to join, however anyone looking to help or support the community is welcome to be a part, we need all people to come together because we are better together. Reaching out to the community to support those in need that's our goal.

Hello,  Thanks for your interest in the AALR Meetup!  You'll always find a friendly, welcoming atmosphere at AALR. There's plenty of time to connect with stakeholders, learn about areas of importance to the community, and exchange news and ideas.  Refreshments are available.  We cordilly invite you to check us out at:  www.aalrtoday.org.  Meanwhile, here's additional information about our group.   Background Since 2000 the African American Leadership Roundtable Inc. (AALR), we've worked to prom …

The purpose of the DuPage Peace Through Justice Coalition is multifaceted: to promote nonviolent solutions to terrorism, to call on members of Congress to protect civil liberties, and to provide a public forum to present alternatives to war and education on cross cultural issues. The Coalition is made up of people from diverse ethnic, racial, religious and cultural backgrounds united in their belief that war is not the answer to terrorism. DuPage County is standing up for peace! Many people in o …

This meetup group is intended to bring Single Men & Women (Ages 35+) together for fun, no pressure events & adventures! While enjoying exclusive Singles Events such as: Mixers/Cocktail Parties, Wine & Chocolate Tastings, Live Performances, Dance Parties, Charity Fundraisers, Networking Events, Community Outreach Volunteer Work, Lectures, Seminars, Speed Dating, Group Vacation Getaways, Singles Cruises and more, our gatherings offer a mixture of social events and activities that afford great oppo …

FOR ADOPTION INFO PLEASE VISIT SHIBA INU RESCUE ASSOCIATION'S WEBSITE http://www.savingshibas.com CASIM was featured on the news! To view the video please click this link http://www.wciu.com/youandme.php?section=home&assetID... We are a group of Chicago area Shiba Inu owners who meet once a month for a few hours of Shiba romping. This group is meant to build the Shiba community in the Chicago area by means of community outreach including offering advise, tips and sharing stories with fellow …

Our new chapter is up and running with new leadership! We are dedicated to furthering feminist issues for the women in our area including employment, sexual harassment, pay equity, reproductive choice, sexual violence, and educational issues. Our intention is to make a difference in the lives of the women in our area by dedicating ourselves to several key projects each year, and through community outreach and political activities Educating and empowering the women of Chicago's North and Northwe …

… Past community outreach programs have included career exploration for girls, programs for women in transition and working with local college students on their interview skills. We also support a student group at Northwestern University with job shadowing and mentoring. Programs are supported by nominal annual membership fees, but are open to non-members as well. By joining our meetup group, you will receive notices of upcoming meetings. We hope you'll attend one of our meetings, join as a paid m …

… The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life; FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. Avenues of Service Based on the Object of Rotary, the Avenues of Service are Rotary’s philosophical cornerstone and the foundation on which club activity is based: -Club Service focuses on strengthening fellowship and …

This group is for organizing and conducting the Chicago Ruby On Rails Women's Outreach workshops. The goal is to increase gender diversity in the Ruby community by helping women learn Ruby and Ruby on Rails. The workshops are geared to help, primarily, women learn Ruby On Rails. It is a free workshop and any level of experience is accepted. Anything from "I have never coded before in my life" to "I have been doing this for years and just want to see what is up with this Ruby on Rails thing" will …

… Through group discussion and friendly fellowship, we hope to continue to deepen our bonds, and then to eventually, reach out to the wider community. Future outreach and education is a very important goal for the group. Sending out a message of tolerance and inclusion is something we want to be very vocal about. Our watchwords are exploration, reconciliation, and acceptance.

This group is an outreach activity of Parents Who Care (www.parentswhocare.org), a not-for-profit organization serving Schaumburg and its surrounding communities for over 30 years.  This is NOT a group for selling any products or building your business. We are parents interested in getting together with our children to form lasting friendships and enjoy activities together. All parents who are interested in joining will need to answer the profile questions and post a photo of themselves and/or t …

Welcome to ChicagoVeg – Community for Chicagoland Vegetarians, Vegans, Raw Foodists, and their friends. ChicagoVeg is the largest Chicagoland community for vegetarians, vegans, and raw foodists to socialize and meet like-minded people. We organize a range of fun activities and educational events in the city and the suburbs. Whether you are vegan or not vegan, we welcome everyone who is interested in a vegan/vegetarian/raw lifestyle for any reason - ethical, environmental, health, or spiritual. W …