Sharing Connections Volunteer E-Blast

Notes from Ryan Varju, Director of Operations & Technology

April 2009

Another month has passed - and we're getting closer and closer to the nice warm weather. As the weather gets warmer, more and more people are looking for volunteer opportunities on Saturdays (and it fills up fast). If you know of someone looking to volunteer with us on Saturdays, they can always check our volunteer opportunities via our website - or simply click HERE.

March 2009 Wrap-Up

What a month! Take a quick peek at what we've accomplished in March 2009...

Over 250 individuals directly benefitted from our services
We distributed 11 cribs, 59 dressers, 5 full beds, 21 loveseats, 23 queens, 32 sofas, 20 tables and 42 twins!
We received over 98 new requests for furniture.
We made six furniture deliveries to clients.
You, our volunteers, donated over 1,095 hours to make it all happen.

Thank you for making March another success story in 2009!

Mmmmm...It's Nap Time...

All week long, from April 13th through the 17th, it was Food Glorious Food in the warehouse. We want to thank all the volunteers that came out and celebrated volunteer appreciation week! Staff was happy to have the opportunity to feed you each and every day...

Now with that said, this weather is giving me itchy fingers to get that grill fired up again and again! What volunteer day is going to be lucky enough to experience the first cookout? Hmmm... I guess we'll all have to wait and see.

"Rock the Wall" Benefit

It's Almost Time To Get Your Groove On!!!

Your $45 ticket includes food and one complimentary drink ticket! Saturday, May 30th, from 7pm to Midnight! - Live music by “Local Favorite” - Cash bar with beer and wine.

WHERE? – 5109 Chase Avenue, Downers Grove

Come out and ROCK that wall! Get more information or reserve your ticket with one click HERE!

Sit Back and Relax with La-Z-Boy...

Oh yeah - just when you might have thought..."How will we ever fill all this new space?" - volunteers and staff rose to the challenge. Together with the Bolingbrook La-Z-Boy, we have managed to fill it up! You heard me right! In April, after La-Z-Boy picked up furniture from a customer's home, they generously donated to us to find a new home! [Picture 1] [Picture 2]

Let's keep this relationship going strong! Be sure the next time you visit your local La-Z-Boy store, you say a quick "THANK YOU" to the store manager... of course they'll look at you strange - but they sure won't forget our name ;)

It's Like A Shiny New Pair of Shoes

You know what I'm talking about...that feeling you have when you get gym shoes (for me that's about once a year as I avoid shopping as much as possible - well, unless it's electronics)... anyway, to my point... come see the shiny new face of our TRUCKS! We are sure not to be missed on the roads now! Look for us driving on a road near you! [Picture 1] [Picture 2]

It's Just Too Good Not to Share!

Do you know of someone that may be interested in volunteering or being a part of our Volunteer E-Blast? Forward this email to them today and let them see just how easy it is to sign-up!


	"WHOLEY Support Batman!"
	What a team Willowbrook Whole Foods made with us in April! Through two separate events, Anjali and volunteers were able to raise $3,274 and collect 3-4 full bins of household items!
	A special thank you to Donna Kardynalski, Sue Berger, Sally Buron, Rosemary Galczak, Sue Wolsko and Sandy Johnson for your help!


	We would like to acknowledge those new faces who volunteered their time in March...
	Vincent Carballo
	Anna Mumm
	Brendan Fahey
	Rolfe Sick
	Kaitlyn King
	Mitchell Riley
	Daniel Butler
	Peter Hamilton
	Jay Mitchell
	Jillian Bourjaily
	Nick Reimer
	Rick Reimer


	Need to cancel a day?
	- Cancel Online
	- Email Us
	- Saturday Sign-Up


	I want your comments, suggestions and feedback on everything from the warehouse to this e-blast!
	- Comment Form

The Road Is Calling...or Maybe Just the Sofa

The weather is getting nicer and I'm hittin' the road! Yes, I'm leaving for vacation on Monday, April 27th - but don't fret, I will be returning May 5th refreshed and ready to get the grill going! Most importantly, if I do indeed take a road trip, and I see a sofa or chair strategically placed in someone's front yard for garbage pickup, I will try not to think, "Wow, I could fit that in our new warehouse space."

Who am I kidding - I'll probably take a detour and stop at the local La-Z-Boy to get my furniture fix ;) Yes, that's right, I plugged La-Z-Boy again!

See you next month!