The American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, as well as food pantries, churches and neighbors — so many are answering the call for help during the recent devastating events across the nation. Many volunteers are on-site to offer relief, but just as many are in the background: answering phones, receiving and sorting donations, assembling care […]
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Never Judge a Book by its Cover
“Our small town art association has a history of being run by retired gals who have taken up painting, sewing, and have a love of the visual arts. Then in walks [the claimant] from the Transition2Work company. [The claimant] is this huge, bearded, Harley-riding truck driver. My first thought when interviewing [the claimant] was, oh boy this […]
Not-for-Profit Partner Spotlight: The Gaylord Building
“A gateway to the Illinois Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor” Why We Think They’re Great: In 1838, laborers used local limestone and timber to construct a large warehouse on the edge of the Illinois and Michigan Canal in Lockport, IL. This building was as essential in the production and operation of the canal in the 1800’s as […]