Share-a-smile Chicago organizes a fund-raiser to benefit a senior citizen project

Chicago IL: Share a Smile Chicago is a registered non-profit, charity organization with a 501C status. It has a unique global vision to share and give back to the less privileged seniors by identifying those who are most vulnerable and underserved, first within the Barrington community and then reaching out to a wider area. Share-a-smile Chicago works in conjunction with BACOA (Barrington Area Council for Old Age) to deliver a hot and nutritious meal to support home-bound seniors and people with disabilities, allowing them to live independently in their own homes, with dignity and self-respect. We also organize a monthly luncheon hosted by one of the 13 committee members for a group of seniors so that they can meet up socially. During these luncheons we usually have a guest speaker, musician or play a game of bingo. These get-togethers are stimulating and help our senior citizens foster connections with their peers and have some fun. Once a year, Share-a-smile Chicago organizes a fund-raiser to benefit a senior citizen project. In the preceding years our fundraisers have contributed to a senior home called Sukhdam, located on the outskirts of Dehli, India; to welfare projects in Africa; to an international eye care […]
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