Mitzvah Opportunities!
FVJN Garden in Geneva — A Great Way to Start the Day!
Sat., Aug. 11, 8 a.m.
All Are Invited!
FVJN volunteers of all ages are needed to help with planting on Saturday, Saturday, Aug. 11, starting at 8 a.m. Meet at the SW corner of Third St. and State St. (Rt. 38)
FVS students and families are especially encouraged to come help as well as learn about the art, design, nature, prayer and more, which all contribute to our garden.
The garden we are responsible for is on the southwest corner of State St. (Rt. 38) and Third St., in Geneva. You can just show up or contact our volunteer garden coordinator: marci@worddesigner.net.
If able, please bring gardening gloves, shovel, trowel, clippers, etc.
FVJN Volunteers at the Food Bank: A Fun Mitzvah! Saturday, Aug. 25, 9 – 11 a.m. FVJN families and individuals will have the opportunity to work a Youth Volunteer session at NIFB (Northern Illinois Food Bank). If you wish to participate please let Rachel know, ASAP (rachely@fvjn.org). For this session, volunteers can be as young as 8 years of age! If you’ve done this with us before, you know how fun it is, and it’s a terrific way to help our greater community! Lend a Hand! FVJN Lazarus House Volunteer Project FVJN Volunteers needed once a month We need your help in continuing to provide dinner the first Wednesday of each month to the guests of Lazarus House, a shelter located in St. Charles. Please consider helping with this FVJN Volunteer Project and sign up, now! Volunteers are currently needed for July, August and September. Past FVJN families who’ve prepared and provided dinners include the Weinbergers, the Kurals, and the Evans families. For info, tips and more, please RSVP to Tammie: tammiew@fvjn.org.
