A couple weeks ago, Mary Beth from Salute asked if WiGiv could help a vet in need. Colton is our vet, and he just moved into a new home in Crystal Lake. The prior owner neglected the yard, and Colton needed help with a major landscape cleanup. Yesterday, a group of WiGiv-ers did the following: …
The pandemic cannot keep the WiGiv foundation from living out its primary mission of giving back to the communities in which we live. This Thanksgiving, WiGiv was presented with the opportunity to brighten the holiday for families associated with the House of Peace Shelter (www.houseofpeaceshelter.org). WiGiv families from across the country generously donated to the …
Hi WiGiv’ers! To say that 2020 has been a challenging year is an understatement, but it also means that there is more need than ever, and this year’s WiGiv board has been working on finding new ways to serve. Here’s an update on some of what’s happening. As always, please let us know if you …
In late March, WiGiv recognized a need close to home. The pandemic forced the residents of Sedgebrook (home to Mom and Dad Williams) to stay at home, leaving them without the ability to shop for groceries or run to the drug store. WiGiv sprang into action, coordinating with the Sedgebrook management staff to provide shopping …
Thanks to all the wiviv’ers who turned out to support Salute with their Homestretch for Heroes 5K. It was a beautiful night at Arlington Racetrack, there were over 700 runners having a great time, and all were greeted after the finish by Dan’s band, One Night Only. Thanks again to everyone for the support of …
Hi wigiv’ers! We’d like to get better at appreciating our many volunteers, supporters, and donors by acknowledging their support with a thank you card. And we’re turning to you for help! We would like to feature the drawings and art work of “The 27” on the front of our note cards, so please help us …
The morning of June 29, WiGiv’rs Bill Kelly, Jim & Bonnie, Chuck and Dan worked with Sister Stephanie and team to build 17 walls at Our Lady of Angels school in Chicago to prepare for installation of new heaters. Thank you all for contributing your time and skill to make a difference for the upcoming …
Great showing from WiGiv team to support the Salute 5K race. We also had a number of runners raising money for Salute with 4 winners of their age division, including a mystery 13 year old…
A great showing of 15+ WiGiv volunteers for Rebuilding Together 2019. Despite terrible weather (rain/snow/sleet/cold/locust) this outstanding team with help from our union friends, completed over 50 projects including fences, replacing doors, garage repairs, installed an awing, fixed gates, lights, windows, and lots more to make Donna’s house safer, warmer and more comfortable. Donna was …