Deerfield Natives Distribute Activity Booklets

Lauren and Jamie Izaks were both born and raised in Deerfield and live in the Village with their two children. Now they are using their Deerfield-based All Points Public Relations firm to #DoItForDeerfield.

“As an integrated agency, we’...

Resident Uses Art to Support Other Students

Deerfield resident Sara Kenward is a rising senior at the University of Michigan, pursuing a BFA degree in Art & Design and minor in Community Action Social Change (CASC) in the School of Social Work. Since having to return earlier than expected from ...

DHS Junior Sews 200 Face Masks for Food Pantry

Deerfield High School Junior Annabelle Gensler has donated more than 200 cloth face masks to West Deerfield Township to distribute to those in need.

“My mom owns a small clothing company called Tee2You, and a lot of her customers reached out to h...

Residents' GoFundMe Helps Food Pantry and Local Restaurants

Deerfield residents Aaron and Jess Lorber created a neighborhood Go Fund Me page to raise money for area restaurants. The intent was to provide financial assistance to local restaurants and also provide meals to first responders. After touching base with ...

Resident Launches Free 10-Minute Exercise Videos

Resident Beth Colman is a trainer at the Sachs Recreation Center and started hosting free 10-minute exercise routines on Facebook.

“In response to the shelter in place order, I noticed friends and members that I know still needed to feel connecte...

Family Hosts Social Distancing Art Show

Resident Dylan Callistein is a graduating art/graphic design student from the University of Missouri. His senior art show was canceled due to COVID-19, so his family decided to surprise him with a front yard art show to showcase his talent to passersby.

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Village Center Commissioner Helps Launch Helping Hands COVID-19 Crisis Response Website

Helping Hands is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the most at-risk people in our community stay safe at home, while getting the supplies they need. It works by connecting local volunteers who can run critical errands, such as grocery shopping...

DHS Students Start Non-Profit

Deerfield High School sophomore Samantha Feinberg and junior Sydney Holubow have started Balance Boxes, a non-profit that provides students in low-income communities with educational and fun activities. Each box is created with a designated theme (dinosau...