EMBRACE

This October, amidst the challenges that surround us, let us take a moment to embrace our loved ones and the role we have in making a positive difference every day. It is through your dedicated efforts that we make the world a better place.

As we step into the final quarter of 2023, Senior Care Volunteer Network offers many opportunities for active engagement. Please check out the events and calendar below.

Our gratitude goes out to all who participated in Fall Diddley, whether as a shopper or a volunteer, the inclement weather did not keep you away. We had a record number of hours this year and we are grateful for your support. The Mental Health Resource League gives the profits from this event back to the community. We are thankful to be a recipient of those dollars. See the calendar below for the QPR Suicide Prevention training SCVN is offering on November 14th.

Our most anticipated event on the horizon is the official Crystal Lake Chamber Ribbon Cutting Ceremony scheduled for this Wednesday, November 1st at 4:00pm. Please join us in ensuring the community is aware of our services and the impact we make. We would love the business community to see our volunteer support and how amazing you are. Hope to see you next week!



On November 11th, we invite you to participate in our "Serve a Senior" leaf-raking day. Gather at our office at 8:30am for coffee and donuts, pick up your lawn bags and assignments, and embark with others in this act of service. Join us in spreading kindness.

Once again, writing on behalf of every staff member at SCVN, it is both an honor and a joy to know you and to wholeheartedly support your volunteer service. You, our treasured volunteers, enrich our lives and those of countless others.

Wishing you a season filled with warmth and purpose as you embrace each new day!

  With gratitude,

Kerri Sutter

Volunteer Program Coordinator

We're thrilled to welcome the following volunteers and partners to the SCVN network! Thank you for helping our seniors maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life.

We are always looking for new volunteers, with drivers and support in our lending closet being our biggest need. Know someone who wants to make a difference? Reach out to Kerri today!

• Deanne F.
• Betsy I.
• Joanne B.
• Joan G.

Stay up to date with what is happening at SCVN!

Discover upcoming volunteer opportunities, workshops, and community events that you can get involved in:



10/21-10/31 Poinsettia preorders begin today

If you are ordering 10 or more poinsettias, we are taking early bird orders.

10/31 | Happy Halloween!

Costumes encouraged, stop in for a treat.

11/1 | SCVN Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 4:00pm at SCVN office

Oh, do come!

11/1 | Poinsettia orders officially begin

Please order early to ensure the size and color you would like.

11/11 | Happy Veteran's Day!

Thank you to all of those who have served or are currently serving. We honor you and your service to our country.

11/11 | Leaf Raking

Meet at the SCVN office with other volunteers for a group yard project. Please bring gloves and a rake and we will help out area seniors. Coffee and cider donuts 8:30am. Please call the office or let Kerri know you are coming.

11/13-11/17 | Appeal Letter Volunteers

Stop in the office to help with our biggest fundraiser of the year. It is our annual appeal mailing. We are grateful to all of our donors and the generosity of the Foglia Family Foundation who will again match donations dollar for dollar from December 1-December 31.

Mon.-Tues. 9am-3pm and Wed.-Thurs. 9am-7pm, many hands make work light and more fun!

11/14 | QPR Suicide Prevention Training 4:00pm-5:30pm SCVN office

QPR training, is a National Suicide Prevention program, and is a critical resource in addressing mental health challenges. We seek to empower our volunteers with the skills necessary to navigate these difficult situations they may encounter with our care receivers or someone they know. Please email Kerri to sign up. We are partnering with a certified NAMI trainer to offer this valuable program. Sign up today.

11/23-11/24 | Happy Thanksgiving! Office Closed

"What is the essence of life? To serve others and do good."

- Aristotle