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For information on current Community Impact Events, click HERE and scroll down to “Upcoming Naperville Campus Community Impact Events."
There are hundreds of organizations providing support to over 47,000 people living in poverty in our surrounding communities.
Servant Response Team The Servant Response Team (SRT) is made up of individuals who desire to demonstrate the value of LOVE by showing kindness and compassion to those in need of urgent or one-time assistance. Whether it’s helping a local family move out of transitional housing into their first apartment or grocery shopping for a vulnerable individual, the SRT is ready to respond to a variety of needs. A current Volunteer Application and Background Check from The Compass Church are required for this serve, along with a Participant Agreement. If you'd like more information or would like to get involved, please email servantresponseteamnaperville@thecompass.net.
Rebuilding Together Aurora Join a team of volunteers to improve the health and well-being of under-resourced families in low-income households in Aurora. This two-day serve requires people from the community and professional trades to donate their time to help homeowners in need of critical home repairs. Together, we complete handicap accessibility modifications, plumbing/electrical work, energy efficiency upgrades, landscaping and painting to transform a neighborhood. A current Volunteer Application and Background Check from The Compass Church are required for this serve, along with a Participant Agreement. Check back here for the date of our next Rebuilding Together Aurora project.
Garden Team The Naperville Campus has a 750 sq ft community garden located at Mondelez, just west of Ogden Ave on Jefferson Ave in Naperville. We’re looking for families, teens and small groups to work together with a dedicated team to cultivate, water, weed, harvest and deliver our fresh-grown produce to the West Suburban Community Pantry. A current Volunteer Application and Background Check from The Compass Church are required for this serve, along with a Participant Agreement.
If you'd like more information or would like to get involved, please contact communityimpactnaperville@thecompass.net.
Reclaim13 Reclaim13’s mission is to end the cycle of sexual exploitation. Statistics show that most children who have been trafficked were sexually abused, neglected, or the victims of other maltreatment. These children are more vulnerable to further abuse and, potentially, exploitation. Age 13 is the average age of trafficked victims and "reclaiming" the lives of trafficked children is what Reclaim13 does. When we partner with Reclaim13, we can help end the cycle of human trafficking through education, healing, and community engagement so that children in our community can grow up feeling safe and loved.
SERVING OPPORTUNITY If interested in serving with Reclaim13, please email info@reclaim13.org.
Lifespring Lifespring, a division of Wayside Cross Ministry, is a long-term transitional housing program for women and their children in crisis. Since the 1950's Lifespring has welcomed women, many with children, who have lost their way due to addiction, violence, financial hardships, or other life-altering circumstances. At Lifespring, women learn about the Gospel and God's healing power and work hard to begin a new chapter of their life. Lifespring is located in Aurora, Illinois.
SERVING OPPORTUNITY If interested in more info on serving at Lifespring, email communityimpactnaperville@thecompass.net
West Suburban Community Pantry (WSCP) Volunteers are the heartbeat of WSCP, and signing up to serve is easy. Just create an account on the WSCP website, attend their new volunteer orientation, then register for a shift to get started. WSCP welcomes individuals, groups, and families to restock shelves, sort food, pack boxes, assist customers, and more. WSCP is located at 6809 Hobson Valley Dr. Unit 118, Woodridge, Illinois
SERVING OPPORTUNITY To sign up directly with WSCP to serve, go HERE.
Riverwalk Adult Day Services Riverwalk Adult Day Services is looking for volunteers willing to share their time and love with adults living with a cognitive impairment. Conveniently located in downtown Naperville, next to the Nichols Library in the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, Riverwalk has been providing a safe, social, and stimulating environment for adults in need of daytime care for more than 39 years. The center is open from 7:45a-5p, Monday through Friday. Family caregivers that need a break from the constant stress of caregiving can rest assured knowing that their loved ones at Riverwalk are being cared for in a safe and nurturing environment. The respite services that Riverwalk provides to families allows them to keep their loved ones living at home, without having to give up their ability to work, volunteer, and tend to personal needs.
SERVING OPPORTUNITIES All volunteers will be trained and work under the direction of staff. Opportunities exist in the following areas:
For more information, please email communityimpactnaperville@thecompass.net