Philanthropy & Fundraising
Philanthropy and fundraising are critical elements in the mission of our organization.
Park Ridge Community Women support local community organizations and charities throughout the year. We offer volunteer activities for our members and their families, and we regularly raise funds for charities selected by our members. |
PRCW welcomes suggestions for volunteer activities or charitable causes to support. Please email us with your suggestions.
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Make sure to read the latest newsletter for upcoming philanthropy activities.
Upcoming Activities:
Philanthropy: Inkjet Cartridge Collection
PRCW is partnering with Planet Green to collect inkjet cartridges and raise funds for our philanthropy efforts. Planet Green remanufactures ink cartridges using the original manufacturer’s cartridge. Each cartridge is cleaned, rebuilt, filled and tested in the USA to match the manufacturer’s color and performance. They will pay us for every 20 empties we send them.
The more we collect, the more money PRCW receives. Drop off will be at Rita's (908 S Delphia). Start bagging up your empty cartridges and ask your family and friends for theirs! |
Recent and Past Activities
In loving memory of a member we lost this year...
Thank you to all the donors who helped raise $3,500 for the Rizzo family. Your generosity matters. Sincerely, PRCW.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer: 7:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Sat. Oct. 2nd, 2021
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events raise money for the American Cancer Society’s efforts to save lives from breast cancer and raise awareness about breast cancer prevention. We will be organizing a group to walk the new route in Northbrook. It is a well run event and an easy way to support this great cause. Plus we always have a nice time walking together! Please use the link below to sign up and get all the details. If you cannot attend the walk, please consider donating on our team page to such a worthy cause!
UL 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL |
July Concert in the Park is back! 7/30 at 6:30 p.m.
We were thinking we were losing one of our favorite summer events, but the "Concert in the Park" will be back for two nights this summer! We will be raffling off a gift basket on the evening of July 30th with proceeds going to the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society. We invite PRCW members to support us by volunteering to sell raffle tickets that evening or by donating basket items or securing donations from local businesses. If you would like to make a donation (gift cards are most needed!) please email [email protected]. More details will be in the next newsletter.
April Philanthropic Event: NEDA Walk! April 17th,2021 TBA |
PRCW will be forming a team to support Breast Cancer Awareness in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk to support the American Cancer Society in place of our October General Meeting. See more details below.
MAKING STRIDES WALK OCT 17TH TO SUPPORT BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
Please join the Park Ridge Community Women as we participate for the 2nd year in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event on Saturday, October 17th to raise money for the American Cancer Society and their efforts to save lives from breast cancer. The American Cancer Society provides direct help to local residents affected by cancer through its programs at our local hospitals and is currently investing over $60 million in breast cancer research. Help us support their efforts by joining our team!
A smaller local activity will be planned as well as a national live stream event to take the place of the previous large scale event in Hodges Park.
Click HERE to join the PRCW team.
If you can't join us on October 17th, consider making a donation and help us reach our fundraising goal
MAKING STRIDES WALK OCT 17TH TO SUPPORT BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
Please join the Park Ridge Community Women as we participate for the 2nd year in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event on Saturday, October 17th to raise money for the American Cancer Society and their efforts to save lives from breast cancer. The American Cancer Society provides direct help to local residents affected by cancer through its programs at our local hospitals and is currently investing over $60 million in breast cancer research. Help us support their efforts by joining our team!
A smaller local activity will be planned as well as a national live stream event to take the place of the previous large scale event in Hodges Park.
Click HERE to join the PRCW team.
If you can't join us on October 17th, consider making a donation and help us reach our fundraising goal
October General Meeting: Walk for a Cause 10/17/20 10:30 am
Saturday, April 17, 2021, PRCW will be participating in a walk to support NEDA, the National Eating Disorders Association. NEDA is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures, and access to quality care. Eating disorders have the second highest mortality rate of any mental illness, with nearly one person dying every hour as a direct result of their disordered eating. Since 2009, NEDA Walks have united communities, while raising awareness and funds for NEDA's life-saving programs!
Mary Allen, the PRCW Philanthropy Chair, is leading the PRCW team and supports the vital work of this organization due to her own experience in having her daughter lose her life to an eating disorder. By joining the PRCW's team or making a donation, you will be supporting thousands of people who rely on NEDA's programs and resources every day. Together we can make a difference in the fight against eating disorders!
We are planning a local, socially distant, walk in Park Ridge on Saturday, April 17th to support the national effort. We look forward to coming together to support this worthy cause! Look for more details in our April newsletter.
Here is the team information. Click below to join the team or to make a donation.
Team Name: PRCW Angel Warriors
Team Page: Click here to go to our Team Page.
THANK YOU!
Mary Allen, the PRCW Philanthropy Chair, is leading the PRCW team and supports the vital work of this organization due to her own experience in having her daughter lose her life to an eating disorder. By joining the PRCW's team or making a donation, you will be supporting thousands of people who rely on NEDA's programs and resources every day. Together we can make a difference in the fight against eating disorders!
We are planning a local, socially distant, walk in Park Ridge on Saturday, April 17th to support the national effort. We look forward to coming together to support this worthy cause! Look for more details in our April newsletter.
Here is the team information. Click below to join the team or to make a donation.
Team Name: PRCW Angel Warriors
Team Page: Click here to go to our Team Page.
THANK YOU!
Look for more photos from recent volunteer activities on our Photo Gallery page.
February General Meeting: Hosted by Joanna M. February 13th at 7:30 p.m.
We did some Valentine themed activities at our February meeting. Thank youf Joanna M. for hosting this awesome event!
Member brought Pajamas to support -WINGS, their mission is to provide housing, integrated services, education and advocacy to end domestic violence. They are currently in need of NEW or GENTLY USED women's winter pajamas ranging from sizes small through 3X for their clients. |
November Service: "Uncle Pete's Sack Lunches" on 11/2 at 10:00 a.m.
Thank you for coming out and helping to make sack lunches for this wonderful cause!
October Service: "Making Strides" Breast Cancer Walk on 10/19 at 8 a.m.
Park Ridge Community Women came out in force wearing our pink shirts with pride! The event began at Hodges Park in Park Ridge at 8:00 a.m. Jennifer Briggs set up our team: MakingStridesWalk.org/ParkRidgeIL. It was a beautiful day, we walked and got to see glorious fall foliage and spooky Halloween decorated houses on our route. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported this serious cause!
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October General Meeting: "Spooktacular Treats" on 10/10 at 7:30 p.m.
Our monthly general meeting was held at the home of Anne D. She hosted a "Spooktacular Treats" competition party. Attendees paid $10.00 to sample and vote on the best treat. We had two winners one for best presentation and one for best tasting. The proceeds went to support The Harbour! Thank you for hosting Anne your house was "Spooky"!
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September General Meeting: at Amphora/Uptown Girl on 9/12 at 7:30 p.m.
Our September general meeting was at the new Amphora/Uptown Girlz store location in Park Ridge. 168 N. Northwest Hwy. We had a guest speaker, who spoke to us about The Harbour in Des Plaines. Our hosts were wonderful, and many of our members went home with some new purchases of clothes, furniture and trinkets. It was an informative evening with shopping and fun by all!
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Concert in the Park Recap 2019
Thanks to everyone who donated to "Concerts in the Park" on Friday, June 28th and helped us beat last year's total!! With your help, we raised over $4300 for the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society. Thank you for keeping our community strong!
Many thanks to all of the generous donors that helped fill the baskets, please thank them by shopping locally!Beer on the Wall
FFC Park Ridge
Fred Astaire Dance Studies
Harp & Fiddle
Hay Caramba!
Make Room for Truman
Park Ridge Park District
Pennyville Station
Pusheen the Cat
Shakou
Silvers Bar & Grill
Soulful Prairies
Starbuck's Coffee-NW Hwy
Tea Lula
Trader Joe's
Viking Gymnastics & Dance
Vive Therapeutic Massage
WineStyles Norwood Park
Thanks to our PRCW Members and Friends for their donations: Duerkop, Eng-Wapner, Kosaka and Walters Family
Thanks to everyone who donated to "Concerts in the Park" on Friday, June 28th and helped us beat last year's total!! With your help, we raised over $4300 for the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society. Thank you for keeping our community strong!
Many thanks to all of the generous donors that helped fill the baskets, please thank them by shopping locally!Beer on the Wall
FFC Park Ridge
Fred Astaire Dance Studies
Harp & Fiddle
Hay Caramba!
Make Room for Truman
Park Ridge Park District
Pennyville Station
Pusheen the Cat
Shakou
Silvers Bar & Grill
Soulful Prairies
Starbuck's Coffee-NW Hwy
Tea Lula
Trader Joe's
Viking Gymnastics & Dance
Vive Therapeutic Massage
WineStyles Norwood Park
Thanks to our PRCW Members and Friends for their donations: Duerkop, Eng-Wapner, Kosaka and Walters Family
OCTOBER 8, 2018 - UNCLE PETE'S SACK LUNCHES
Thank you to all - kids and parents - who helped or donated lunch supplies to make lunches for those in need. We packed 100 lunches for Uncle Pete's Ministry, which gave them to a homeless women's shelter, a homeless veterans program and two needy families. Special thanks to Marlene Artetal for hosting! For more about "Uncle Pete" please visit this website to learn about its mission and past lunch recipients.
2017/18 CHARITABLE DISBURSEMENTS
During our last General Board Meeting in June, we voted on disbursements of funds generated from the 2017-2018 programming year:
$500 was sent to The Kasiyan Family, a Roosevelt/Lincoln family who recently lost their father.
$500 was presented to Kris Salyards, Executive Director of The Harbour
June 2018-RAFFLE TO SUPPORT CONCERTS IN THE PARK-HODGES PARK
We had a great time at the Concert in the Park, on Friday, June 29, in Hodges Park. PRCW hosted our annual fundraiser for the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society and their Concerts In The Park Series. We raised over $4,000 selling raffle tickets to auction a record, nine beautiful themed gift baskets. It was a fantastic night under the stars, listening to music and sharing the night with friends. Thank you to family and friends that donated and please remember to support our local businesses who so generously donated:
Beer on the Wall
Elements Massage
FFC (Fitness Formula Clubs)
Fred Astaire Dance Studios
Hay Caramba!
Holt's
Houlihan's
Park Ridge Fine Arts Society
Pusheen Corp
Soulful Prairies
Starbucks Coffee
Tea Lula
The Original Pancake House
Trader Joe's
Vive! Therapeutic Massage
WineStyles
OCTOBER 10, 2017 - UNCLE PETE'S SACK LUNCHES
Thank you to all - kids and parents - who helped or donated lunch supplies to make lunches for those in need. We packed 100 lunches for Uncle Pete's Ministry, which gave them to a homeless women's shelter, a homeless veterans program and two needy families. Special thanks to Bonnie Rajchel for hosting! For more about "Uncle Pete" please visit this website to learn about its mission and past lunch recipients.
JUNE, 2017 - RAFFLE TO SUPPORT CONCERTS IN THE PARK - HODGES PARK
We raised $4,000 for the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society's Concerts in the Park. Thank you to all the generous businesses and PRCW members who donated to our raffle! Please support these fantastic restaurants, stores and organizations in our community!
Thank you to all - kids and parents - who helped or donated lunch supplies to make lunches for those in need. We packed 100 lunches for Uncle Pete's Ministry, which gave them to a homeless women's shelter, a homeless veterans program and two needy families. Special thanks to Marlene Artetal for hosting! For more about "Uncle Pete" please visit this website to learn about its mission and past lunch recipients.
2017/18 CHARITABLE DISBURSEMENTS
During our last General Board Meeting in June, we voted on disbursements of funds generated from the 2017-2018 programming year:
$500 was sent to The Kasiyan Family, a Roosevelt/Lincoln family who recently lost their father.
$500 was presented to Kris Salyards, Executive Director of The Harbour
June 2018-RAFFLE TO SUPPORT CONCERTS IN THE PARK-HODGES PARK
We had a great time at the Concert in the Park, on Friday, June 29, in Hodges Park. PRCW hosted our annual fundraiser for the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society and their Concerts In The Park Series. We raised over $4,000 selling raffle tickets to auction a record, nine beautiful themed gift baskets. It was a fantastic night under the stars, listening to music and sharing the night with friends. Thank you to family and friends that donated and please remember to support our local businesses who so generously donated:
Beer on the Wall
Elements Massage
FFC (Fitness Formula Clubs)
Fred Astaire Dance Studios
Hay Caramba!
Holt's
Houlihan's
Park Ridge Fine Arts Society
Pusheen Corp
Soulful Prairies
Starbucks Coffee
Tea Lula
The Original Pancake House
Trader Joe's
Vive! Therapeutic Massage
WineStyles
OCTOBER 10, 2017 - UNCLE PETE'S SACK LUNCHES
Thank you to all - kids and parents - who helped or donated lunch supplies to make lunches for those in need. We packed 100 lunches for Uncle Pete's Ministry, which gave them to a homeless women's shelter, a homeless veterans program and two needy families. Special thanks to Bonnie Rajchel for hosting! For more about "Uncle Pete" please visit this website to learn about its mission and past lunch recipients.
JUNE, 2017 - RAFFLE TO SUPPORT CONCERTS IN THE PARK - HODGES PARK
We raised $4,000 for the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society's Concerts in the Park. Thank you to all the generous businesses and PRCW members who donated to our raffle! Please support these fantastic restaurants, stores and organizations in our community!
Affresco Pizzeria & Lounge
Blufish Sushi Bistro Eggsperience Elements Massage FFC Park Ridge Fred Astaire Dance Studios Hay Caramba! Hill's Hallmark Shop Houlihan's |
Nonna Silvia’s Trattoria
Pickwick Restaurant Starbucks Coffee The Original Pancake House Trader Joe's Vive! Therapeutic Massage Wilmette Bicycle & Sport Shop WineStyles |
The Biederman Family
The Eng-Wapner Family The Kosaka Family The Nielson Family The Versino-Spychalski Family The Walters Family The Walton Family |
APRIL, 2017 - BERNIE'S BOOK BANK
Thank you to all who sorted books at Bernie's Book Bank, an organization that aims to increase book ownership among at-risk children in the greater Chicago area. For more information about the organization, please visit Bernie's Book Bank.
Thank you to all who sorted books at Bernie's Book Bank, an organization that aims to increase book ownership among at-risk children in the greater Chicago area. For more information about the organization, please visit Bernie's Book Bank.
FEBRUARY 4, 2017 - FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
Thanks to PRCW members and their families who volunteered to
help pack meals for malnourished children around the world at
he Feed My Starving Children location in Schaumburg.
Thanks to PRCW members and their families who volunteered to
help pack meals for malnourished children around the world at
he Feed My Starving Children location in Schaumburg.
JANUARY 21, 2017 - PRESCHOOL & ENRICHMENT FAIR
Park Ridge Community Women co-sponsored the Park Ridge Public Library's Preschool and Enrichment Fair. In attendance were an estimated 250 parents, children and representatives from more than 20 area preschools, day care facilities, and enrichment programs (e.g., museums, dance studios).
Park Ridge Community Women co-sponsored the Park Ridge Public Library's Preschool and Enrichment Fair. In attendance were an estimated 250 parents, children and representatives from more than 20 area preschools, day care facilities, and enrichment programs (e.g., museums, dance studios).
OCTOBER 10, 2016 - UNCLE PETE'S SACK LUNCHES
Thank you to all - kids and parents - who helped or donated lunch supplies to make lunches for those in need. We packed 100 lunches for Uncle Pete's Ministry, which gave them to a homeless women's shelter, a homeless veterans program and two needy families. Thank you to Cynthia K. for hosting! For more about "Uncle Pete" please visit this website to learn about its mission and past lunch recipients.
Thank you to all - kids and parents - who helped or donated lunch supplies to make lunches for those in need. We packed 100 lunches for Uncle Pete's Ministry, which gave them to a homeless women's shelter, a homeless veterans program and two needy families. Thank you to Cynthia K. for hosting! For more about "Uncle Pete" please visit this website to learn about its mission and past lunch recipients.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016 - STREET BEAUTIFICATION
For the second year, PRCW cleaned up Park RIdge. Thank you to all the families that came out to help keep our city beautiful! We picked up litter on Riverside Drive from Touhy Ave. to Oakton Ave. The kids were real troopers and by working together we were able to complete the project in about an hour. Earth-friendly totes and treats were handed out as a thank-you.
For the second year, PRCW cleaned up Park RIdge. Thank you to all the families that came out to help keep our city beautiful! We picked up litter on Riverside Drive from Touhy Ave. to Oakton Ave. The kids were real troopers and by working together we were able to complete the project in about an hour. Earth-friendly totes and treats were handed out as a thank-you.
SPECIAL GIFTS THEATRE
At the August Margarita Party, we learned about the activities of the Special Gifts Theatre, a program for children, teens and adults with special needs providing a unique, creative drama experience to enable personal growth while breaking down stereotypes related to disabilities within the community at large. A portion of the proceeds from our raffle at the August meeting was earmarked for the SGT.
At the August Margarita Party, we learned about the activities of the Special Gifts Theatre, a program for children, teens and adults with special needs providing a unique, creative drama experience to enable personal growth while breaking down stereotypes related to disabilities within the community at large. A portion of the proceeds from our raffle at the August meeting was earmarked for the SGT.
2015-2016 CHARITABLE DISBURSEMENTS
PRCW recently presented $750 charitable disbursement checks to Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation (MCYAF) and Park Ridge Community Fund to support the valuable services their organizations provide. Teri Collins, MCYAF’s executive director, will speak at our September meeting. For more information about these organizations, please visit their websites www.mcyaf.com or www.prcommunityfund.org.
PRCW recently presented $750 charitable disbursement checks to Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation (MCYAF) and Park Ridge Community Fund to support the valuable services their organizations provide. Teri Collins, MCYAF’s executive director, will speak at our September meeting. For more information about these organizations, please visit their websites www.mcyaf.com or www.prcommunityfund.org.
JUNE 24, 2016 - RAFFLE FOR CONCERTS IN THE PARK
It was a beautiful night for a concert in Hodges Park as PRCW raised over $4,000 for the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society's free Concerts in the Park. Thank you to all the generous businesses and PRCW members who donated to the gift baskets. Please show your support by shopping and dining at these wonderful local establishments. |
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MAY 7, 2016 - DERBY DAY CHARITABLE EVENT
PRCW members and guests enjoyed delicious Southern snacks and mint juleps while celebrating the 142nd Kentucky Derby in a charitable event benefiting the Midwest Children's Brain Tumor Center at Advocate Children's Hospital at the Willow North Golf Course in Northbrook. PRCW would like to thank the following businesses for their wonderful donations to our Derby Day charitable event. Please support these generous businesses! Advocate Flower Shop Affresco Pizzeria & Lounge Bernie’s Tap & Grill Café Touché The Country Club Bar & Grill Costco Eggsperience Cafe Hay Caramba Restaurant Holt’s Houlihan’s Jewel-Osco Lightscamerafun.com Lou Malnati's Pizzeria Mariano’s Mia Francesca Nonna Silvia’s Trattoria Original Pancake House The Pick Restaurant Pickwick Theatre Pink Nail Salon Pitchfork Food & Saloon The Pony Inn Zia's Trattoria |
FEBRUARY & MARCH 2016 - SUPPLY COLLECTION FOR PAWS
PRCW collected donations of supplies for PAWS, a no-kill animal shelter in Chicago, at the February and March meetings. Thank you to all who donated towels, toys, food and other desired supplies!
PRCW collected donations of supplies for PAWS, a no-kill animal shelter in Chicago, at the February and March meetings. Thank you to all who donated towels, toys, food and other desired supplies!
JANUARY 23, 2016: PARK RIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESCHOOL & ENRICHMENT FAIR
PRCW was a co-sponsor again for the Park Ridge Public Library's Preschool and Enrichment Fair. Over 200 participants attended to learn about the more than 25 area preschools, day care facilities, and enrichment programs (e.g., museums, dance studios).
PRCW was a co-sponsor again for the Park Ridge Public Library's Preschool and Enrichment Fair. Over 200 participants attended to learn about the more than 25 area preschools, day care facilities, and enrichment programs (e.g., museums, dance studios).
JANUARY 9, 2016: FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
PRCW members, kids and spouses packed meals for malnourished children at Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg.
PRCW members, kids and spouses packed meals for malnourished children at Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg.
OCTOBER 22, 2015: PRCW SUPPORTS PRCF
A group of Park Ridge Community Women members attended a fundraiser at Zanie's at MB Financial Park in Rosemont to support the Park Ridge Community Fund.
A group of Park Ridge Community Women members attended a fundraiser at Zanie's at MB Financial Park in Rosemont to support the Park Ridge Community Fund.
NOVEMBER 3, 2015 - UNCLE PETE'S SACK LUNCHES
PRCW members, kids and spouse made 100 sack lunches for the needy. Thanks to Molly L. for hosting!
PRCW members, kids and spouse made 100 sack lunches for the needy. Thanks to Molly L. for hosting!
SEPTEMBER 20, 2015 - LET'S CLEAN UP PARK RIDGE
We had a gorgeous day on September 20th to clean a Park Ridge street! A dozen PRCW members, spouses and kids cleaned the west side of Riverside Drive from Touhy to Oakton. After two hours of fun and five garbage bags of trash, the road looked beautiful! Members thought it was an enjoyable and rewarding way to clean up our community. Thank you to all who helped make Park Ridge a little cleaner!
We had a gorgeous day on September 20th to clean a Park Ridge street! A dozen PRCW members, spouses and kids cleaned the west side of Riverside Drive from Touhy to Oakton. After two hours of fun and five garbage bags of trash, the road looked beautiful! Members thought it was an enjoyable and rewarding way to clean up our community. Thank you to all who helped make Park Ridge a little cleaner!
2015 CONCERT IN THE PARK RAFFLE
The Annual PRCW Fundraiser for PRFAS was a HUGH SUCCESS! We BROKE last year's RECORD raising more than $3100 to support the Concert in the Park Series.
PRCW and PRFAS would like to extend a BIG THANKS to the many generous donors and volunteers who participated in making this evening a success.
The Annual PRCW Fundraiser for PRFAS was a HUGH SUCCESS! We BROKE last year's RECORD raising more than $3100 to support the Concert in the Park Series.
PRCW and PRFAS would like to extend a BIG THANKS to the many generous donors and volunteers who participated in making this evening a success.
We would like to give a SPECIAL THANKS to the following local businesses and families for their generous donations:
Le Peep
Tea Lula The Original Pancake House D'Agostino's WineStyles Whole Foods Eggsperience Jeannie's Let's Celebrate Lan Eng and Michael Wapner The Latino Family The Walters Family The Noble-Stern Family Houlihan's The Walton Family |
Nonna Silvia's
Mariano's Jewel-Osco Allegro Music Hay Caramba! Starbucks Coffee Fred Astaire Dance Studios PRFAS Dr. Rae Ann Van Pelt DVM The Charles Melidosian Family The Knapp Family PR Chamber of Commerce The Kalo Foundation |
2015 CHARITY DISBURSEMENTS
Park Ridge Community Women made disbursements to two worthy causes in 2015. One donation went to the Midwest Children's Brain Tumor Center of Advocate Children's Hospital for its Family Support program, which provides services to pediatric cancer and brain tumor patients and families. The second disbursement funded ongoing support to the Britt family, our 2014 fundraiser recipients.
Park Ridge Community Women made disbursements to two worthy causes in 2015. One donation went to the Midwest Children's Brain Tumor Center of Advocate Children's Hospital for its Family Support program, which provides services to pediatric cancer and brain tumor patients and families. The second disbursement funded ongoing support to the Britt family, our 2014 fundraiser recipients.
2015 PRE-SCHOOL & ENRICHMENT FAIR
It was another successful Preschool & Enrichment Fair with over 200 attendees and over 20 preschools and enrichment programs exhibiting. Thank you to Starbucks on Prospect and Einstein Bagels for their donations. PRCW is proud to be a cosponsor with the Park Ridge Public Library of this annual community event.
It was another successful Preschool & Enrichment Fair with over 200 attendees and over 20 preschools and enrichment programs exhibiting. Thank you to Starbucks on Prospect and Einstein Bagels for their donations. PRCW is proud to be a cosponsor with the Park Ridge Public Library of this annual community event.
2014 UNCLE PETE'S SACK LUNCHES
The many hands of PRCW members and their kids made light work of making over 100 lunches for Uncle Pete's sack lunches. Uncle Pete’s Ministry sent the following note: "We delivered to the sisters of charity for their viaduct visits tomorrow. They were very grateful. We also gave one box to a man Pete knew from the street who now has a low paying job and is making his way. He passes along his thanks. Both are from the west side. God bless all of you for caring.”
The many hands of PRCW members and their kids made light work of making over 100 lunches for Uncle Pete's sack lunches. Uncle Pete’s Ministry sent the following note: "We delivered to the sisters of charity for their viaduct visits tomorrow. They were very grateful. We also gave one box to a man Pete knew from the street who now has a low paying job and is making his way. He passes along his thanks. Both are from the west side. God bless all of you for caring.”
2014 ANNUAL FUNDRAISER BENEFITING THE BRITT FAMILY
Our 2014 fundraiser was held Saturday, October 25 at The Dirty Martini Lounge (formerly The Snuggery) with proceeds benefiting the Britts, a local family affected by ALS. PRCW, Michael and Randee Britt, and friends had a great Nightmare on Olmsted with many supporters showed up in costume, including Hooters waitresses, drugstore items, cowboys, Miss America, BeetleJuice, Minnie Mouse, Scooby Doo and even Marilyn Monroe! We raised over $15,000 for the Britt Family.
Our 2014 fundraiser was held Saturday, October 25 at The Dirty Martini Lounge (formerly The Snuggery) with proceeds benefiting the Britts, a local family affected by ALS. PRCW, Michael and Randee Britt, and friends had a great Nightmare on Olmsted with many supporters showed up in costume, including Hooters waitresses, drugstore items, cowboys, Miss America, BeetleJuice, Minnie Mouse, Scooby Doo and even Marilyn Monroe! We raised over $15,000 for the Britt Family.
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One hundred guests attended, including PRCW members and guests and Britt Family friends and neighbors. PRCW and the Britt Family would like extend their heartfelt thanks and acknowledge the generosity of attendees, local businesses, the Maine South High School community, and PRCW members in underwriting or donating to the fundraiser. Thank you to everyone who participated to make this evening a success.
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2014 FUNDRAISER- CONCERT IN THE PARK RAFFLE
We raised over $2,000 for the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society with our raffle. Many Park Ridge business owners and our members generously donated goodies for our three beautiful gift baskets. The money supports PRFAS' free summer concerts.
We raised over $2,000 for the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society with our raffle. Many Park Ridge business owners and our members generously donated goodies for our three beautiful gift baskets. The money supports PRFAS' free summer concerts.
2014 PRESCHOOL & ENRICHMENT FAIR
Over 200 parents, children and exhibitors attended the 2014 Preschool and Enrichment Fair, co-hosted by Park Ridge Public Library and PRCW.
Over 200 parents, children and exhibitors attended the 2014 Preschool and Enrichment Fair, co-hosted by Park Ridge Public Library and PRCW.
PRCW is a 501(c)(4) organization. Donations and contributions to 501(c)(4) organizations generally are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. They may be deductible as trade or business expenses, if ordinary and necessary in the conduct of the taxpayer’s business. Additionally, IRS rulings state contributions by individuals, made to specific individuals, are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Donors should under no circumstances rely upon this information as a substitute for obtaining specific tax advice from their own professional legal or tax advisers.