April 2022 JOURNEYS Journal

JOURNEYS Journal: April 2022

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JOURNEYS Journal Contents:
Women's Luncheon - JOURNEYS News
Superhero 5K - YPB Plant Sale- Building For HOPE
Volunteer Opportunites - Ways to Support

Garden of Giving Women's Luncheon

Honoring 2022 Woman of the Year
Caroline Starr

Each year at JOURNEYS Women’s Luncheon we honor one woman who has made a HUGE impact at JOURNEYS.

It is with great pleasure that we announce
that this year’s Woman of the Year is

Caroline Starr

It is our honor to recognize Caroline for her years of service and dedication to JOURNEYS | The Road Home and the community that we serve. Caroline has been the co-host of the Leap Into HOPE Casino Night for two years along with being a generous sponsor to our other agency events for many years.

Since 2016, Caroline has served on JOURNEYS Advisory Board and currently serves on the Board of Directors at Saint Viator High School. Caroline is also a Eucharistic minister at Saint James Church in Arlington Heights and
co-president of the Saint Viator High School Booster Club.

Tickets are selling fast!
Don't miss your chance to attend this wonderful event.
Tickets are on sale until April 10

Attend Women's Luncheon

JOURNEYS NEWS

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month

On behalf of everyone at JOURNEYS | The Road Home, we thank each and every volunteer for the incredibly valuable work you do for JOURNEYS and the people that we serve.

You are the heart and soul of JOURNEYS, we are grateful for the amount of time, energy, resources, and support you give. We hope you know the priceless impact you have on so many lives. Thank you for your dedication and working with JOURNEYS as we strive to end homelessness in our community.

Have you heard the news?

JOURNEYS The Road Home is now officially accredited through the BBB (Better Business Bureau) and rated by Charity Navigator!

You can give with confidence knowing that we have been independently evaluated for effectively stewarding donations.

Check out our Charity Navigator and BBB pages below

Charity Navigator

Better Business Bureau

We are excited to introduce you to Tara
JOURNEYS new Events Coordinator!

Tara has a background in the performing arts and has spent years working as a stage manager at theaters across the country. She has seen the kind of magic that happens when people show up with passion and drive to achieve a common goal. In this role with JOURNEYS, she hopes to inspire a new audience to join together to bring a positive change to their community.

Join us in welcoming Tara to the JOURNEYS family!

JOURNEYS Events

The JOURNEYS Young Professionals Board is sponsoring
this Spring Fundraiser in partnership with
Leider Greenhouses & Garden Center

Gift cards can be purchased as $15, $25, $75, $100
or choose your denomination.

20% of all gift card sales benefit JOURNEYS

Gift cards can only be used in-store at
Leider Garden Center
1625 Leider Ln, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

All Gift Cards will be mailed to you directly
The deadline for the first gift card mailing is Monday, April 25, 2022.
The final deadline for gift card mailing is Monday, May 16, 2022.

Grow HOPE

Join JOURNEYS at Busse Woods on June 18, 2022
Early-bird registration is now open until April 10, 2022

Building For HOPE

Support Building For HOPE

Volunteer Opportunites

There are many volunteer opportunities available at JOURNEYS

Learn more about becoming a JOURNEYS volunteer here

Become a Volunteer

Amazon Wishlist

JOURNEYS Amazon Wishlist

Support JOURNEYS