The DEI Committee recognizes the need for all of us to fulfill our duties and responsibilites as members of GCE in terms of our garden shifts, hostessing, etc. first and foremost. In addition, we would like to encourage those with extra time and an interest in engaging further with this diverse community in which we live to explore additional volunteer opportunities on their own. This can be a fun and enriching way to share our talents while also cultivating new relationships and understanding of those around us.
We are all already enthusiastic supporters and volunteers for Evanston Grows. Keep the effort going! If you’re not already registered to volunteer, sign up here: https://www.evanstongrows.org/food-distribution-1
In addition, here are a few other gardening-related opportunities:
The Talking Farm https://www.thetalkingfarm.org/how-to-help/volunteer/Wednesday afternoons
Levy Center Get in touch with Cie Bond for volunteer gardening opportunities ciebond@icloud.com
YWCA Evanston/North Shore https://www.ywca-ens.org/get-involved/volunteer/ Sign up for garden shifts
Interfaith Action of Evanston https://interfaithactionofevanston.org/get-involved/ Sign up for Producemobile
And when gardening isn’t an option, here are links to some other opportunites:
Volunteer Evanston https://volunteerevanston.galaxydigital.com/event/The City’s comprehensive list.
Connections for the Homeless https://www.connect2home.org/volunteer.html Many ways to get involved.
*****HOLIDAY OPPORTUNITY****
Gift of Giving
October 10-December 10
It’s almost that time of year! Sponsorship signup for our annual holiday gift drive, Gift of Giving, begins on Monday, October 10, 2022. Gift of Giving matches participants with donors eager to make the holiday season a little brighter. Sponsors receive wish lists by Friday, November 11, and drop off their gifts on Saturday, December 10. More information will come out next week, email Lindsey Wade at lwade@connect2home.org to become a sponsor.
YWCA Evanston/North Shore https://www.ywca-ens.org/get-involved/volunteer/ YW Pantry/Retail Shops
Interfaith Action of Evanston https://interfaithactionofevanston.org/get-involved/ Help with shelter/hospitality
Mitchell Museum https://mitchellmuseum.org/volunteer-your-time/
If you have other organizations that you’d like us to include, please let the DEI Committee know.