Fisher House-Essential Kits 2021
On May 28, 2021 Carol Baker, Ivory Gwin and Sandra Franklin delivered “Essential Kits” to Fisher House located in Hines, IL. Fisher House is a temporary living facility for families of Veterans who are currently in the Hines VA Hospital. These families come from different states and Fisher House allows them to stay in the House so they can be close to their loved one. Fran Powers was one of the Project Leads for this virtual project. Fran along with her family, and 20 other AT&T Pioneers (both Active and Retired) volunteers, put together at least 5 essential kits each that included the following items: Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Dental Floss, Comb, Brush, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Lotion, chewing gum, snacks, ink pen and a Word Search or Crossword Puzzle. AT&T VOLUNTEERS we SALUTE YOU! Thanks for taking time to virtually volunteer your time to do this project and show love to our Veterans. The manager at Fisher House was so surprised at the items in the bags and overly grateful for the 107 bags we delivered.
Care for Friends-AT&T Cares Volunteer of the Year
AT&T Illinois Pioneers won the Volunteer of the Year at the Care for Friends fundraiser.
The mission of this group is to care for people with kindness and dignity. They work to get the homeless some medical help and possibly into living situations and off the street. The group also serves lunch to homeless people three days a week.
Operation Gratitude
ILLINOIS CHAPTER PROJECT—This project will collaborate with the AT&T Veterans ERG and involve sending greeting cards with a handwritten note of Encouragement, Thanks and Hope to our Active and Retired Military. The Goal is to have the note cards sent in time for Veterans Day to both Active and retired Military Men and Women. Supporting Partnerships with Operation Gratitude, Hugs for Soldier’s and 3 state VA Hospitals.
Virtual Cards of Love
Virtual Day of Love, Sharing and Caring-60 volunteers sent greeting cards with a handwritten note to local nursing homes, family and friends throughout Illinois for Valentine’s Day. 60 volunteers completed and mailed 10 cards each. Reached goal to send 600 cards.
