Gates Day of Service
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This year’s Day of Service continues the College’s service in the community of North Chicago, sending volunteers to Forrestal, South and AJ Katzenmaier Elementary schools. We provided a day-long enrichment program focused on math, science, language arts, physical activities and arts & crafts. -
The 2011 Gates Day of Service had 400 volunteers working at 20 different volunteer locations. Foresters completed over 1,000 hours of service, providing assistance to over 2,000 neighbors from surrounding areas.
Each year, the Gates Center for Leadership and Personal Growth organizes a campus-wide day of service where Lake Forest College volunteers their Saturday to helping out the community.
Every year, the students, staff, and faculty at Lake Forest College pitch-in for a day-long service experience. Foresters, in collaboration with North Chicago Partners, travel to the surrounding community schools, parks, churches, and community centers to lend a helping hand. Taking part in everything from painting, clean-up, to Bingo games, the Forester community gets an opportunity to demonstrate their leadership skills, to learn more about the needs of their community, and then return to campus to enjoy a “welcome back” meal, reflecting on their experiences.
