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Community preparing for Gates Center Day of Service
Hundreds of Foresters and friends gathered for last year's event
Please check out photos from the day at sites around the area.
For the second consecutive year, the Lake Forest College community – students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends – visited dozens of sites across Chicagoland to engage in a multitude of service projects. The endeavor, called The Christine and John S. Gates Center Day of Service, took place on Saturday, September 27.
"This event truly exemplifies the College's dedication to service," said Director of the John and Christine Gates Center for Leadership and Personal Growth, Chris Waugh. "We hope Foresters will reach out in the same way they did last year, with nearly 600 participants assisting with projects throughout the area."
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| Last year, more than 600 Foresters and friends gathered across the country, including these students who worked at the Chicago Food Depository, for the International Day of Service as part of the College's 150th anniversary. |
Among the sites that were visited are:
VA Medical Center
Warren Newport Township Public Library
Waukegan Public Library
Zion Benton Public Library
The Northern Illinois Food Bank
Winchester House
Ragdale
Elawa Farm Garden
Elawa Farm Wildlife Discovery Center
Greater Chicago Food Depository (Afternoon)
Heller Nature Center
Lake County Forest Preserve
C.O.O.L. Food Pantry
Staben House
Ronald McDonald House
Save-A-Pet
Lakeside Center
Grace United Methodist Church
Lake Forest College Cross Country Meet
Alex's Lemonade Stand
Lake Forest Open Lands
Deerfield Public Library
Gorton Community Center
Forrestal Elementary School
Christ Church of Lake Forest
Christian Scientist Church
Union Church
Christ Church of Lake Forest-PADS Painting
Lake Forest Police Department
Highland Park Hospital
Lake Forest Hospital
Life Source
Grove National Historic Landmark
Liberty Prairie Conservancy
Boys & Girls Club of Lake County
LEAD
Snoopy DogFest