Opportunity:The Art Barn - Day of Caring Project
Date:09/18/2026 - 09/19/2026
Agency:Art Barn School of Art
Details TBD
Opportunity:Family Essentials Care Package Initiative!
Date:09/18/2026 - 09/18/2026
Agency:Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro Chicago and Northwest Indiana
The Family Essentials Care Package Initiative will mobilize volunteers to assemble care packages containing household necessities such as paper towels, laundry detergent, dish soap, toilet paper, and other essential items that have become increasingly expensive for many families. These care packages will provide practical support to families while helping alleviate some of the financial pressures associated with everyday household expenses. Volunteers will sort, organize, and package supplies while creating personalized notes of encouragement for recipient families.
Connection to the Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission and Family Recruitment
This project serves as both a community support initiative and a strategic family recruitment opportunity. Each care package will include information about Big Brothers Big Sisters services, the benefits of youth mentoring, and clear instructions on how families can enroll their children in the program. QR codes and contact information will provide easy access to enrollment resources and staff support. During the assembly process, volunteers will learn about the challenges facing local youth and families, the impact of mentoring relationships, and opportunities to become Bigs or advocates for the organization. By combining direct support with outreach and education, the project creates meaningful connections with families who may benefit from mentoring services while increasing awareness of Big Brothers Big Sisters throughout the community.
Opportunity:J's Breakfast Club-Community Beautification Project!
Date:09/18/2026 - 09/18/2026
Agency:Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro Chicago and Northwest Indiana
The J's Breakfast Club Community Beautification Project will bring volunteers together to enhance and maintain the exterior spaces surrounding a beloved local business that serves as a gathering place within the community. Volunteers will participate in landscaping, litter removal, planting flowers, mulching, and general beautification efforts to create a more welcoming and vibrant environment for customers, employees, and neighborhood residents. This project demonstrates how collective action can strengthen communities and create spaces where individuals and families feel connected and valued.
Connection to the Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission
Throughout the project, volunteers will learn how Big Brothers Big Sisters creates and supports life-changing mentoring relationships that help young people reach their full potential. Staff and current volunteers will share stories of impact and discuss the role that caring adults play in building stronger communities. By participating in a hands-on service project, volunteers will experience firsthand how small acts of service can create meaningful change, while also learning about opportunities to become mentors, advocates, and supporters of the Big Brothers Big Sisters mission. Informational materials and volunteer recruitment opportunities will be available throughout the event to encourage deeper engagement with the organization.
Opportunity:City of Gary-Day of Caring Cleanup!
Date:09/18/2026 09:00 AM - 09/18/2026
Agency:City of Gary
Join us for a Day of Caring Cleanup as we come together to serve and beautify the City of Gary! This is an opportunity for neighbors, volunteers, families, and community partners to make a positive impact by helping clean streets, parks, neighborhoods, and shared spaces. Together, we’ll work to create a cleaner, safer, and more welcoming environment for residents while showing pride in our city.
Opportunity:Crisis Center -Day of Caring Project!
Date:09/18/2026 - 09/19/2026
Agency:Crisis Center, Inc.
TBD
Opportunity:Fresh Starts and Full Racks/Store Refresh Volunteer Day!
Date:09/18/2026 - 09/18/2026
Agency:Dressed for School
Details TBD
Opportunity:Day of Caring Volunteer Opportunity - Fall Clean-up
Date:09/18/2026 09:00 AM - 09/18/2026 03:00 PM
Agency:Exceptional Equestrians Unilimited
Join us for our Fall Clean-Up Day at Exceptional Equestrians Unlimited (EEU) as we get the barn and grounds ready for our annual Souper-Stride event! Volunteers will help with general landscaping, trimming trees and bushes, removing clutter and debris, painting, and performing light maintenance around the property. Your time and effort will help ensure the facility looks its best and creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere for all who attend this special event supporting our therapy horses and riders.
Opportunity:Landscaping-Day of Caring Project
Date:09/18/2026 08:00 AM - 09/18/2026
Agency:Family House, Inc.
General landscaping for Family House client outside play area including:
Weeding
Raking/Debris Cleanup
Mulching
Playground Equipment Cleaning
General outdoor cleanup of Family House's outdoor play space where our children and families enjoy outside bonding time.
Opportunity:Hilltop Neighborhood-Day of Caring
Date:06/01/2026 - 09/18/2026
Agency:Hilltop Neighborhood House, Inc.
Details TBD!
Opportunity:Humane Society Hobart - Day of Caring Project
Date:09/18/2026 - 09/19/2026
Agency:Humane Society of Hobart, Inc.
Details TBD
