The Village of Deerfield and the American Legion Deerfield Post 738 invite everyone to participate in the Give Where You Live – Deerfield service campaign to make a difference in the lives of area veterans, starting now and continuing through November 10.
Join Mayor Rosenthal from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, November 10 at Village Hall for service activities suitable for all ages. Volunteers will come together to make no-sew fleece blankets, assemble care packages and write letters of thanks and encouragement to veterans.
Everyone can help, starting now, by donating the following to Village Hall or the Police Department:
- Non-perishable food
- Clothing, small appliances and household items
- Sweat suits, socks and underwear
- Toiletries
- Gift cards to popular chain restaurants, such as McDonalds, Subway and Dunkin’ Donuts
- Monetary donations
Donations are earmarked for the following organizations: Midwest Veteran’s Closet in North Chicago (where Veterans can shop for free); VA Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago; and COOL Ministries.
RSVP to the event on the Village's Facebook. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Anne Glowacz, Communications Director PD Deerfield, at 847.794.7501 or by
email.