Elderwerks Senior Resource Directory 2025/2026

VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS

Habitat for Humanity www.habitat.org

Chicago Methodist Senior Services 847-869-0682 www.cmsschicago.org Recruit, train and support volunteers who befriend isolated older adults in Evanston. CJE SeniorLife 773-508-1000 www.cje.net Recruit and train volunteers to provide vital services to older adults in the community such as friendly calling and visiting, home-delivered meals, wheelchair transport, technology, assisting in gift shop, and more. Cleaning for a Reason www.cleaningforareason.org This is a cleaning service that provides free housecleaning to women undergoing chemotherapy. A cleaning service will clean her home once a month for 4 months. This service is available throughout the country. She just has to sign up and have her doctor fax a note confirming treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in her zip code area arrange for services.

Crystal Lake Public Library 815-459-1687 www.clpl.org

OUTREACH ASSISTANCE

Helps develop communities by building affordable housing in partnership with volunteers and people in need. ReStore is their resale outlet for gently-used home improvement goods, furniture, home accessories, building materials and appliances. www.handsonsuburbanchicago.org Provides many volunteer opportunities in a variety of locations and settings. Go to their website or call to inquire what current opportunities are available. “ Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. ” Mark Twain HandsOn Suburban Chicago 847-228-1320

The library delivers books, movies, and assistive-technology such as magnifying equipment to the homebound. Volunteers are always welcome and needed to help with deliveries, stocking shelves, miscellaneous office duties, light cleaning and more.

ElderCARE Lake County 847-406-4683 www.eldercarelakecounty.org

Volunteers assist those 65 and older with friendly visits, grocery shopping and escorted transportation to medical appointments. Seniors must register for services. All services are free of charge, but a $10 donation is appreciated for the medical transportation.

Foster Grandparent Program Illinois Department on Aging 800-252-8966 https://www2.illinois.gov/aging/

programs/caregiver/Pages/grg.aspx Helps abused and neglected children; mentors troubled teenagers and young mothers; provides care for pre-mature infants, and children with disabilities.

Volunteer Organizations continued

Provides different generations opportunities to grow together.

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