A Small Group can make a Huge Difference!

We brought together for a Group Process project. Our task was simple (okay, it wasn’t that simple): pick a charity and conduct fundraisers to raise money for that charity. We chose the International Justice Mission because of its strong presence and support on campus. During a period of 8 weeks we put together two bake sales and a dinner program. One bake sale was held at WAC. Our second bake sale was conducted at the nearby Untied Community Methodist Church. Finally, we hosted an event at Bar Louie in downtown Naperville. There we were joined by the cast of Elephant’s Graveyard who had their cast meal at our event. In total we managed to raise $335.43. It was an amazing experience! We are all so excited that our hard work and effort can go towards such a worthwhile cause!

Sincerely,

iHelp Members

Hywel Griffith, Ana Rivera, Ariel Siever, Marissa Slater, April Vrtis, & Veronica Walker

One Peace, One Love Revisited

Senior Erica McCauley recollects the final two events for Project Liberation:

One Peace, One Love made an impact on the campus of North Central. Although there was a small turn out for each event, it was powerful to see the reactions of those that came to the events not knowing what they were getting themselves into. By involving a local band from Chicago (The Earth Program), IJM raised $120 against human slavery. :0) The following morning, students came through to make their fourth and final button (Liberate), and showed their loyalty to ending slavery. My favorite guest of that Saturday was the man who saw our informational booths, was interested, and stopped by. He literally pulled his car over to learn about modern day slavery, and did not turn around and leave! He stayed and looked/listened to all the information at each booth. It was touching, and an overall amazing experience for each event.

 The Earth Program benefit concert

 One Peace, One Love informational booth event

Support IJM!

This message is from Hywel Griffith:

Come to Bar Louie in downtown Naperville for appetizers and a drink for $10 at 6pm TODAY (Thursday)! All money goes to the International Justice Mission! (there's also $2 burgers if you're extra hungry!)

Come support and eat delicious food!

Bar Louie
22 E Chicago Ave # 115
Naperville, IL 60540-4987

Faith, Justice and Coffee!

Join us for the Second Installment of the new Faith, Justice and Coffee series!

What? Please join us over breakfast for a conversation about faith and justice related to specific topics. The second installment of our new series will feature an in-depth look at faith and human trafficking and will be led by Bob Leoni, a socially responsible investment activist with OnPath Financial, LLC of St. Charles.

When? Thursday, May 5th from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m.

Where? Hesed House's Comprehensive Resource Center Conference Room, located at 680 S. River Street in Aurora.

Introductions and networking will start at 7:30 a.m. with the program beginning at 8. We respect everyone's differing schedules and warmly welcome latecomers as well as those needing to leave early!

Complimentary fair trade coffee and a light breakfast will be served.

Everyone is welcome, and I encourage you to invite any others you feel may be interested.

If you are interested, email Jeremy Gudauskas at jkgudauskas@noctrl.edu

NINJA NIGHT!

This upcoming weekend we have our culminating events for Project Liberation! (May 6: Invisible Children benefit concert at the Union. 7pm.
AND
May 7: Project Liberation cook-out and fun activities at Jefferson Plaza. 9:30am-2pm).

To get prepped up, we will be having a NINJA NIGHT meeting tomorrow (Monday, May 2) at 6:30pm. The meeting will be located in the Eastman Reading room in Kiekhofer (the seating area at the top of the steps).

We will discuss the upcoming event and then go attack the campus with chalk, posters and all kinds of publicity! COME AND SUPPORT!

Thanks everyone for your help! Looking forward to this awesome week of events!