Illinois
One of buildOn' s largest program regions, Chicago counts 28 programs this year - from schools on the far west side to Lake Michigan, through downtown to the south side, and everywhere in between. The dedicated members of the Illinois region display their pride through service projects large and small, unbridled enthusiasm for their work, and dedication to buildOn's mission.
Click the links below to access current IL news and info:
IL schools hosting buildOn programs
Top Performing Programs
Upcoming Events
Trek Application & Deadlines
Other Info
Recent eNewsletter
Contact Us
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Top Performing Programs
Each month, we will highlight the top five programs in the Illinois region for local community service hours and funds raised to sponsor the construction of a school in a developing country.
Congratulations to the following schools for their September 2009 accomplishments:
| School |
Program Size |
Service Hours |
| Clemente High School #2 |
45 |
270 |
| Pritzker Career Academy HS |
48 |
250 |
| Bogan HS |
51 |
212 |
| Roosevelt HS |
44 |
220 |
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, November 11
Regional Service Project #2
9:30am-4:40pm
buildOn students from 16 programs will join together for a great day of meaningful service. Volunteers will spend the day volunteering with seniors, hunger/homelessness, children and the environment. Meet other buildOn youth and give back to Chicago! To R.S.V.P please email Danielle McCarthy at: danielle.mccarthy@ge.com
Click here for the Illinois Student Permission Slip required for student participation in all buildOn events.
Trek Application & Deadlines
Current Trek Teams:
Chicago Leadership Committee
buildOn has an active Chicago Leadership Committee for business professionals, with members dedicated to volunteering with buildOn students and raising funds for buildOn programs in Chicago and around the world. Click here for details.
Recent eNewsletter
Click here to read the Illinois Region's Fall enewsletter, In the Loop.
Contact Us
Lexi Widman, Program Supervisor
lexi.sikorowicz@buildon.org
(312) 441-7880
500 West Monroe, 19th Floor
Chicago, IL 60661
Fax: (312) 441-7752
To contact another member of the Illinois staff, click here.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Beach Cleanup
Time: TBA
All Schools
Location: Various beaches on Lake Michigan
Join us for a fun and important day of preserving Lake Michigan! buildOn will join hundreds of Alliance for the Great Lake volunteers in effort to preserve our precious beaches. To R.S.V.P please email lexi.sikorowicz@buildon.org or call 312-441-7880 or contact your Program Coordinator.