Dorothea Stettner is celebrating 30 years as a volunteer at Elgin's Advocate Sherman Hospital. Read her inspiring story here. 

We love this article! The first peer-reviewed and published national study of civic service among U.S. vets who served in Iraq and/or Afghanistan found volunteering improved their health and social life. 

Luggage for Freedom is an initiative of NCJW - National Council of Jewish Women Chicago North Shore Section. Its goal is to provide a sense of dignity to women who are staying at and transitioning out of domestic violence and homeless shelters, by giving them a suitcase packed with some personal and household items.

100 NEW towels and 50 NEW sheet sets are needed by the end of August to fill suitcases!

Please drop off donations to 1212 Ferndale Ave. in Highland Park (by front door) or 224 Pine Street in Deerfield (by side door). Please do not ring bell, just leave donations in a bag by the door.

Email questions to: luggageforfreedom@ncjwcns.org.