Welcome to WiGiv 2019! We’ve got a lot planned for the new year with lots of volunteer opportunities for everyone. This year we’ll be focusing on giving back to the community through service events. We’re also expanding our events to be nationwide, so any time we have a Chicago-based event we’ll also suggest national organizations …
Volunteering to hand pack meals specifically formulated for malnourished children around the world.
Hi All, I recently heard that the Feed My Starving Children event was moved up to Dec 16 this year, which is before I (and maybe other out of towners) will be in. Does anyone have any history with a volunteer event closer to christmas (Dec 20-27 for me), that we might be able …
In August 2017, Donna W led the effort to locate, refurbish and present usable basic furniture to people getting out on their own, as coordinated through the House of Peace (see https://houseofpeaceshelter.org/) shelter organization. The House of Peace group helps women and children escape domestic violence by providing secure temporary residences until families can stable long-term …
The Wigiv organization of family and friends brought their support to the 4th of July Salute parade in Arlington Heights, IL. Wigiv is a strong supporter of the great things Salute does to help veterans in need.
Dan’s annual home rebuilding day for 2017 is tentatively scheduled for May 20 down in Hattiesburg, MS, site of the devastating tornado in January. So much personal and property damage occurred that the annual rebuild resources were directed this very poor community that could really use help. Stay tuned for more details.
A deadly tornado tore a swath of destruction through central Hattiesburg, MS in late January 2017. Our nearby Wigiv family rep brought the details to us and the Wigiv board jumped in by donating $ to the recovery effort. Wigiv reps Lynn, Dan and others took time to go down to MS to help in …