Politics & Government
Make A Difference Day at Orland Township
Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Avenue, is participating in USA Weekend Magazine’s annual “Make A Difference Day” on Saturday, October 27, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Donations will be accepted at the Township for veterans residing at the Manteno Veterans Home.
Items that are needed include new sweatpants and sweatshirts (large and extra-large sizes), plain cotton socks without elastic, books on tape, spice drops, cookies, sugar free cookies, candy, sugar free candy, peanut butter crackers, chocolate (M&M’s, etc.), large bottles of punch, wheelchair cup holders and ashtrays, powdered drink mixes, Fixodent denture adhesive, six-ounce foam cups, shaving balm, large bath towels, cologne (male and female), hair dressing (VO-5, Groom & Clean, etc.), toothpaste, toothbrushes and additional miscellaneous items. Monetary donations will also be accepted.
Participants may donate prior to October 27 by delivering items to Orland Township during office hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Under the direction of Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady and for the twelfth consecutive year, the township has once again selected Manteno Veterans Home as the recipient of its “Make A Difference Day” efforts.
The Manteno Veterans’ Home opened in 1986 and resides on 122 acres. It consists of five major nursing care units and two ancillary service and support buildings. The institution can house up to 340 eligible veterans, who are met with skilled care, in addition to Alzheimer Unit programs and services.
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“Make a Difference Day” is an annual event that was created to promote community service and helping others. Participated in by millions, communities and towns across the country create and implement service programs and events to be conducted on one specific day. The 2012 event is supported by Newman’s Own and sponsored by USA Weekend, HandsOn Network and Citi.
For additional information or to volunteer, please call (708) 403-4222 or visit www.orlandtwp.org.
