Winter Coat Drive – Now through November 15

Cold weather is just around the corner, so it is time for Shelter's Annual Winter Coat Drive. Help us provide new winter coats for the babies, children and young adults […]

Home is Where the Heart Is Gala

Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago IL, United States

Join us for Shelter's biggest fundraiser of the year. Shelter’s annual Home is Where the Heart is Gala is an inspirational evening of music, tributes and pure imagination! Guests will […]

Holiday Gift Drive

The holidays can be a difficult and emotional time for children who have experienced trauma and are separated from their families. Your gift will help brighten the holidays for the […]

Become an Emergency Foster Care Parent (Webinar)

Have you wondered what happens to children in care who have nowhere to go? Join us virtually to learn about being an Emergency Foster Home with Shelter, Inc. These special […]

Free

Alpine Fest 2024 – Volunteers Needed!

Buffalo Creek Brewing 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove, IL, United States

On January 26-27, Shelter is partnering with Buffalo Creek Brewing for Alpine Fest! Volunteers will help with games (like hammerschlagen and stein-holding), hand out information, sell raffle tickets, and more. […]

Shamrock Beer Run – Volunteer or Run/Walk

Busse Woods Grove 28 Rolling Meadows

Get your Irish on and invite your friends to help celebrate St Patrick’s Day! Come out and be a course volunteer with Shelter, Inc. or sign up to run or […]

Learn About Emergency Foster Care In-Person Fireside Chat

Barrington's White House 145 W. Main Street, Barrington

Have you wondered what happens to children in care who have nowhere to go? Join us to learn about being an Emergency Foster Home. These special homes take in children […]

Thrive Together: Community Mental Health Fair

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Come see Shelter, Inc. at the Thrive Together Community Mental Health Fair. Join local mental health advocates to learn about the mental health services […]

Free

Community Education Series: Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in the Child Welfare System

District 21 Community Service Center and Administrative Office 959 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling, United States

Join us for a fascinating workshop about supporting LGBTQ+ youth in the child welfare system with Dr. Gary Mallon, PhD, an internationally recognized expert on LGBTQ+ children, youth, and family […]

$25

Buffalo Grove Pride Parade

Come out and walk with Shelter, Inc. at the fun, family-friendly Buffalo Grove Pride Parade that features 100 community organizations. A Pride Picnic follows at Mike Rylko Community Park that […]

Free

20th Annual Michael Portelli Memorial Golf Outing

The Preserve at Oak Meadows 900 North Wood Dale Road, Addison, IL, United States

         Join us for award-winning golf at the Preserve at Oak Meadows and to celebrate 20 years of the Michael Portelli Memorial Golf Outing! Since 2004, this […]

A Slice of Gratitude: Volunteer Appreciation Event & Pizza Party

Palatine Library 700 N North Ct,, Palatine, IL, United States

Join us to celebrate the amazing volunteers that make an impact at Shelter, Inc.! Whether you are a volunteer of many years or new to volunteering at Shelter, come grab […]

Free