Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a faith-based, Fortune 500 financial services company, but what makes Thrivent unique is that as a not-for-profit fraternal organization, Thrivent's mission is to help members live generously.   But what does that mean? Thrivent members are also owners of the organization, and as such, direct our charitable efforts. Members organize as volunteers to work on service projects such as Habitat for Humanity or Feed My Starving Children. We gather to learn more abou …

This meet up provides social opportunities to homeschool tweens and teens in the near western suburbs.  Any member can set up an event. A further goal is to support the creation of a North Star Teens replica project. An alternative learning center, not a school, but a community center where teens 12 and up can work together on projects, learn together, work on projects alone, be supported by mentors and staff, take classes taught by experts and passionate practitioners. North Star, Self-directed …

… -Community Service covers the projects and activities the club undertakes to improve life in its community. -International Service encompasses actions taken to expand Rotary’s humanitarian reach around the globe and to promote world understanding and peace. The Four-Way Test The test, which has been translated into more than 100 languages, asks the following questions: Of the things we think, say or do Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and B …

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… **PLEASE NOTE: The group is currently only accepting members who want to actively participate in building the foundation of the group and its projects. Please do not apply at this time if you do not have the desire/time to volunteer or get involved in one of the many areas. this group welcomes both female & male members who support the mission statement! CFFFMF MISSION The primary mission of the Chicago Female-Focused Film Meetup & Festival is to discover, develop, create and promote screen …

… We are planning day trips, weekend trips and cruises.  If you are interested in travel please check out Friends Adventure Travel www.FriendsFirstGroups.com   !The Walkway" Gardening/Art Meetup Group is a group that Fena started to support gardeners and artist to show off their skill for the public.  In 2007, Fena won the Golden Heart Award for Gardening for the Village of Arlington Heights for the creation of this lovely walkway.  She had no idea that there was such an award or that she could wi …

… We also do some volunteer projects from time-to-time too. I'm a big fan of exploring the different foods and neighborhoods of Chicago. I especially love what Chicago has to offer during the summertime. And if its free, its even better!!! There are a ton of things that I want to do, and I thought it would be more fun to do with a group. Some of the upcoming fun to expect? Tours... via boat, bus, or foot-walking tours.. Architectural tours, ghost and paranormal tours, visits to cultural events, se …

… . * Challenges with planning, prioritizing and getting work started. * Inability to complete projects. * Excessive forgetfulness in daily activities. * Difficulty following through and completing tasks in a timely manner. * Easily frustrated and excessively impatient. * Persistent feelings of being overwhelmed and underachieving in life. Peter Jaksa, Ph.D., is the founder and Clinical Director of ADHD Centers. He is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years experience working with chi …

I've started this group in hopes of encouraging others to join me in my fundraising efforts to benefit Warriors. The initiative I started, forasoldier.org supports both the Wounded Warrior Project (a non-profit organization that helps wounded warriors of our armed forces get back on their feet) AND anysoldier.com (a 110% volunteer group that connects members of the armed forces with the public who want to send them care packages). Our first fundraising effort: Project 1 has already raised over $ …

… Last summer, we started a project with a group of kids who created digital stories and published them to the web. This summer, we will expand on that project to include other methods of communication. Our 2009 Kids Communicate project will include focus on the following areas: 1. Written communication 2. Verbal communication 3. Social interaction and FUN Sessions will involve the following activities (and more ...): 1. Drama, Role Play and Acting 2. Writing 3. …

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