Whatever your skills, interests, and availability,
there’s a place for you on our Mission team. Join us!
Housing Forward Meal Volunteers Needed!
Fair Oaks is looking for volunteers to be part of a team to provide meals on a regular or periodic basis. If you have an interest in being part of a Housing Forward meal team, please email the church office, and one of our volunteer coaches will reach out to you to tell you more. This is a flexible volunteer opportunity that is open to people of all ages at various levels of time commitment. You can volunteer once a week, once a month, or once a year.
Housing Forward was started by faith communities in Oak Park and River Forest to serve immediate needs of the homeless in our community. The pandemic ended the era of providing emergency meals and shelter in fellowship halls, and the connection to the army of volunteers that made these shelters possible was lost. As Housing Forward prepares to open its permanent emergency shelter in July, we’re seeking to reactivate these critical volunteers.
Beyond Hunger Food Donations Needed
Beyond Hunger’s shelves are running low and need to be replenished.
Most needed items:
- Peanut Butter
- Jelly
- Canned Chicken Soup
- Cheerios Cereal
- Canned Mixed Vegetables
- Diced Tomatoes
- Tomato Paste
- Bagged Rice (white or brown)
- Dry Beans (pinto and black)
- Refried Beans
- Canned Pineapples
Please ensure that items are not expired and are properly packaged. Drop off donations in the bin in the church narthex or at Beyond Hunger, 848 Lake St., 9am-4 pm, Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday.
Learning Edge Tutoring Needs Volunteers
Volunteer with Learning Edge once weekly through the school year to make a difference in a student’s life! Tutoring is one-to-one. Many student-tutor pairs form strong, rewarding relationships.
Fair Oaks hosts Learning Edge’s Monday evening tutoring sessions, from 6:30-8 pm. The program begins at the end of September and runs through May, excluding holidays and school vacations. Learning Edge also offers tutoring sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at other sites.
For more information, visit learningedgetutoring.org or call 773-378-5530. No teaching experience is necessary, and Learning Edge provides training, materials, and subject-area support to tutors.