Make Time for Change

One of the profound factors of President Obama's campaign was its ability to organize the meaningful participation of Obama supporters.  President Obama (it's still such a trip to say that!) consistently stated that he could not win without such participation and that change would not come without participation.  In support of volunteerism and community involvement, Ought To-Do It provides you with volunteer opportunities, short and long term commitment levels, information regarding community meetings and events, and other information designed to share success stories and motivational moments with you. 

This is truly a "community" page, so watch it grow with your input, sharing and caring.  Use our event submission form to post your community's event information.  E-mail us with volunteer needs that your organization may have. 

Got a community website with a calendar that contains few functions, poor organization and is difficult to maintain/update?  Want the option to highlight your events on your website, but also include other community events?  Want to increase online visibility for your events?  E-mail us to discuss Content-Sharing with Soleil's To-Dos!

Sometimes Giving Means Receiving

In this case, Hands Together, Heart to Art is trying to get the word out about its two-week summer camp for children, aged 7-14, who have suffered the loss of one or both parents.  Through dance, music and theater, young campers are provided with a unique opportunity to cope with their loss.  In addition to being able to openly share their experiences and memories with other children who suffered a similar loss, the children receive counseling from licensed, clinical social workers.  While funding hugely subsidizes the cost of the camp, scholarships may be available for those who are unable to pay.  Check out the media coverage below for more information.

If you know of a child who has suffered the loss of a parent, please share this information with an adult in their life.  If you don't please share this information with your friends, family and colleagues!

Program Details:

Session 1 (ages 7-11): July 6-17
Session 2 (ages 10-14): July 20-31

NEW THIS YEAR!

Session 3 in Quad Cities 

(ages 7-14): August 3-14
 

Each child attends only one two-week session.

Times: 9 am - 4 pm, Monday - Friday. Extended Care for 8:00 - 9:00am and/or 4:00 - 5:00pm is available  for a small fee.

Chicago:  Roosevelt University at 430 South Michigan Avenue in Chicago.

Quad Cities: Western Illinois University - Quad Cities Campus at 3561 60th Street in Moline, Illinois

Cost: $50 per camper (lowered from $200 in 2006!)

Questions? Contact Nicole Losurdo, Camp Director at (312) 922-2110 ext 353 or email her at nlosurdo@auditoriumtheatre.org or visit Hands Together, Heart to Art .

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Genesis Housing Development Corporation - Making a difference through Rebuilding Our Community.

Gap Community Organization - The Gap Community Organization is more than 25 years old. The GAP is located in Chicago, Illinois, in the far south loop. The boundaries of the GAP are 35th Street to the South, 31st Street to the North, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to the East, and LaSalle Street to the West.

Renaissance Collaborative - Creating Innovative Housing Solutions that Renew People and Rebuild a Healthier Bronzeville.

Umoja Student Development Corporation - Developing Learners and Leaders.

COMMUNITY EVENTS