The Community House is a 501 (c) 3 organization. It offers recreational programs and social services to the community as well as the surrounding suburbs in Cook and Western DuPage counties. Programs include sports, art and culture, counseling, education and community connections.
First Presbyterian Church of Evanston was founded in 1868, and the current church was built in 1884. Along with weekly worship, the church offers Sunday school and adult Bible education. It also has an active music program, including a choir and a band that plays contemporary Christian music during worship.
Willowbrook Wildlife Center acts as both an education center and wildlife rehabilitation service in the town of Glen Ellyn. Operated by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is a 50-acre preserve that is home to about 80 native Illinois animals, including disabled owls, raccoons, foxes and more. For more information on its services, be sure to stop in or visit the Web address provided.
Home to religious retreats, day camps, team-building days and more, Camp Manitoqua is a scenic and enriching escape. Not just for children, the retreats are also aimed at adults wanting to get closer to God or are in search of some personal reflection. The campground features 13 cabins, recreation, a dining hall, a chapel and copious amounts of scenery. With a number of activities, there is something for everyone. Visit the Web site for retreat and day camp information.
Housed in the basement of the Winnetka Community House, the Winnetka Youth Organization is a place for teens to relax, watch TV and play games. Ping-pong, pool, foosball, comfortable couches, board games and other activities are available after school hours and on weekends. The WYO also organizes events for teens such as movie nights, dances, speakers, barbecues and service excursions. Leadership opportunities are also available for teens who serve on the WYO youth board.
Established 37 years ago, the Animal Care League is an Oak Park-based not-for-profit animal shelter that provides lost and homeless pets with temporary medical attention and care.
All of the animals kept at the shelter are available for adoption. Those looking to adopt a furry new friend—the shelter is often populated with dogs, cats and rabbits—must meet a set of criteria, including age and residency requirements.
The Animal Care League also facilitates off-site adoptions, provides an affordable spay/neuter clinic, hosts obedience classes and supports a variety of pet-friendly local causes.
Animals can become like children to us and there is nothing quite so sad as an unloved child. When cats and dogs are swept to the side there is at least one organization that comes to their aid. West Suburban Humane Society has become a one-stop shop for the love of an animal, be it canine or feline. Whether it be an irresistible baby or an adorable oldie, you can find an animal to help if you visit the West Suburban Humane Society. It's been around since 1972, they know what they are doing, do you? I hope it's going to the shelter and adopting your very own little kitty or pup.
Goodwill works to better the community by helping the people living in it who are in need. The organization allows others to help by offering donations and volunteer work. Goodwill offers a place for people to receive food, clothing and other necessities. The organization also offers workshops and classes to help out-of-work people find jobs.
This location is a thrift store. Customers can purchase and donate secondhand clothing, furniture and home goods; the proceeds go to Goodwill's charitable efforts.
This is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the work of C.G. Jung. It is located in downtown Evanston, and offers various psychological services, including sliding-scale psychotherapy and group therapy. In addition to offering classes for both clinicians and the general public, mental health professionals are on staff to serve those who need them. Overall, the center's interest is to promote self-exploration and growth.
Lakeside Congregation is a house of worship located in southern Highland Park. A reform congregation, it focuses on education. The temple houses several schools and study groups, including some for children and women, and also provides continuing adult education. Approximately 360 different families are members of this temple, which has been in operation for more than 50 years.
