Community

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VOICE Valued Opportunities for Inclusive Community Employment

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 4VOICE Valued Opportunities for Inclusive Community Employment is a program of CTF Illinois.With over 50 years of experience in helping people with disabilities find employment within theircommunities, VOICE can help you start a career that you are passionate about. To get startedcontact Teresa Ross at 708-716-0526, or email teresaross@ctfillinois.org.

ERIN OLMSTED SCHOLARSHIP FUND DONATION DRIVE

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 36ERIN OLMSTED SCHOLARSHIP FUND DONATION DRIVE If you would like to make a donation(now through January 31, 2024), checks should be made payable to The Erin OlmstedScholarship Fund and mailed to: The Erin Olmsted Scholarship Fund, 15336 Teebrook Drive,Orland Park, 60462, or donate online with a credit card at www.erinsaaimforchange.org.Information/donation brochures are located on […]

“EDUCATION IS OUR BAG” FUNDRAISER “

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 527I am part of a wonderful international women’s philanthropy organization: P.E.O. International. We help women of all ages fund their education through grants and low-cost loans. Women all across the U.S. and Canada contribute to these educational funds through local fundraisers. Our fundraiser is called “Education Is Our Bag”. We collect gently used handbags […]

FAITH IN ACTION

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 73There are hospice patients in your area that would benefit greatly from your companionship and encouragement. VITAS Healthcare is currently looking for knitters, crocheters and sewers for their comfort care hospice program. Volunteers would create blankets, robes, draw string bags, prayer shawls and other needed items for hospice patients. Your volunteer time would suit […]

ATTENTION VETERANS

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 91Welcome to Orland-Palos VFW 2604! We are looking forward to offering you the many benefits that come with membership in our organization, as well as the camaraderie and friendships you will make. We represent all service branches, and our members have served in all of the nation’s military actions. With your participation we will […]

PATHS TO MEMBERSHIP

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 151   Guests and regular guests are always most welcome here at Christ Lutheran! Recently, some regular guests have asked me about how to formally join the congregation. There are several paths to membership. For those who have current Lutheran membership, a Transfer request letter is asked for and sent from our church office […]

“IS MY GRIEF NORMAL?”

by Dean Porzel

Hits: 47It is really hard losing someone we care about. How that loss is felt and expressed is as unique as we are. Join Chaplain Ron Walker, Bereavement Services Manager of VITAS, on Wednesday, February 22, from 6:00 to 7:30, at VITAS Healthcare (8525 W. 183rd Street, Tinley Park) for “Is My Grief Normal?” The […]