Email - Volunteer Updates - June 2012

Greetings, lovely Breakthrough Volunteers!
Take a gander at some of the going-ons for the month of June and other upcoming events. We'd love to have you join us for a meal or two if you can make it!

JUNE MEAL OPPORTUNITIES  
Here are the details for the meal serving ops this month:

• Thursday, June 14th - Men's Facility - COOK OUT! We're heating up the grill for some delicious summer grilling fun & food. Bring your appetites if you plan on coming to this one!  :)
  
• Friday, June 15th - Women's Facility (AKA Joshua Center)
  

As always, just let me know if you can make it to one or both of the serving ops so I can reserve a spot for you. And if you have any friends that are interested in Breakthrough, bring them too! The more, the merrier.

27th ANNUAL HUNGER WALKJoin us for the 27th Annual Hunger Walk put on by the Greater Chicago Food Depository on Saturday, June 23rd. Registration is 7 AM, Step off is 8:30. More than 807,000 people in Cook County are food insecure, uncertain of where their next meal will come from. Join Breakthrough's walking team to raise awareness about hunger in our city and raise funds to provide fresh food for Breakthrough's interim housing guests. Already got plans? You can also sponsor a walker or support the Breakthrough team by making an online donation. Check out this site to sign up, donate or learn more.

Questions? Contact Tony Escobar at tescobar@breakthrough.org or 773.346.1705.

DREAM BIG - CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Breakthrough has been working on a campaign to make a huge difference in the lives of people living in Garfield Park by building the FamilyPlex - providing safe places to work out, go to community classes and even receive quality, affordable medical care. For more information on the campaign, including status updates, and to see how you can get involved, click here.

ANNUAL BENEFIT DINNER
Friday, October 19th is the officially official date for this year's Annual Benefit Dinner. Mark your calendars and save the date! Details are still pending, but it's sure to be a great time for all!

NEED FATHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS?
Trying to figure out what to get for the dad that has everything? How about making a difference in his honor by "buying" something from the Breakthrough Gift Catalog? Now, you can choose a gift that will help transform the lives of the youth, families and adults at Breakthrough. With choices for everything from meals to sports to tutoring, you're sure to find something perfect for the dad in your life. And just in time for Father's Day too! (Father's Day is Sunday, June 17th.)