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APRIL 2011
Dollars for DuCAP. Our fourth annual "collecting change" fundraiser for DuCAP Programs took place the weekend of April 16th, 2011. Volunteers stood outside the Bolingbrook Wal-Mart and Romeoville Jewel and collected dollars from residents of the community.
Even though the weather did not cooperate, our volunteers were able to raise over $500! Funds will go towards DuCAP Programs.
Thank you to our volunteers and both Wal-Mart and Jewel for this great opportunity to raise funds and advertise how DuCAP helps families in Bolingbrook and Romeoville.
MARCH 2011
BUILDERS CLUB SPENDS DAY SOCIALIZING AT SENIOR STAR.
By Arianna Jackson
Jane Addams Middle School
Builders Club Media Correspondent
On March 12, 2011, Builders Club took a trip to the senior center. While we were there we played games and did puzzles with the seniors. We played games like Scrabble, Uno, Go Fish, Sorry, and Apples to Apples. The seniors looked happy to see us. All of us had a great time. It felt great to be helping out the community. Also while we were there we watched TV with the seniors. There was a therapy dog and it was a golden retriever and Ms. April brought in her dog also.
Each Builders Club member was paired up with a senior and they either chose to play games or do puzzles. It was a great experience for all of us. We also got cookies afterwards and while we were waiting for our parents we played games with each other. A funny thing that happened was that they had a piano that played by itself and everybody thought it was a ghost.
Builders Club is a great club because you can help the community but have fun with your peers at the same time. It is also a great way to make friends and meet new people because we also do projects with other schools.
Introducing team DKBC! DuCAP, Kiwanis, and Builders Club have formed teams for 
the Bolingbrook and Romeoville American Cancer Society Relay for Life! To join our team, or make a donation, please visit: BOLINGBROOK TEAM or ROMEOVILLE TEAM
Georgia Gilligan of DuCAP was featured on the 3/11/11 session of "Sunday Conversations." Diane Banks, on-air personality at
93.9 Lite FM, spoke with Georgia as she was nominated as the "Woman of the Week!" Click on the icon to the right to listen.
Hanover Park CRC- is having their Second Annual Bowling Night at Streamwood Bowl on March 5, 2011. If you would like to join the fun or find out more about what is going in this community, contact Gayle at 847-514-4349 or www.hpresource.org
FEBRUARY 2011
Kiwanis Club of Bolingbrook and Romeoville wins Best of Bolingbrook Non- Profit Award for 2011! Our Builders Club partner, the Kiwanis Club of Bolingbrook and Romeoville, won the BOBB award! CLICK HERE to read more.
BUILDERS CLUB HELPS LOCAL FOOD PANTRY
By Joshua Garth
Hubert H. Humphrey Middle School 6th grader
Builders Club Media Correspondent
On 2/14/11, Builders club helped at a local food pantry. Builders club members had a lots of fun while getting out and helping the community. This was the second time they have volunteered there. Builders club had a overall great service project.
Builders Club Members were very high in attendance. They started out by helping in the warehouse, were members helped get food out and prepare for the service. Some members helped customers find food, while others helped re-stock food. It was fun, but very helpful. At the end, members watched a power point about how the food pantry helps the community. Overall, Builders club put in two hours of community service.
Members were very happy with the service. One member said, '' It felt very good to get out and help out my community, and to enjoy the service with my friends.'' Builders club emphasizes community service and they did just that. Overall, Builders Club did an amazing job!
JANUARY 2011
Record 5 Builders Clubs Chartered. Never before has one Kiwanis Club chartered 5 Builders Clubs! CLICK HERE to read more.
Pre-teens learning to build up future communities. CLICK HERE to read more.
Builders Club Officers learn from the best at DuCAP Kiwanis Builders Club officer training day. CLICK HERE to read more.
DuCAP's April Ballinger talks to the Trib Local about mentoring and volunteering. CLICK HERE to read more.
DECEMBER 2010
Carol Steam Holiday Party. The holiday season has come and gone and DuCAP in Carol Stream celebrated in style. Andrey, the youth community developer, put together a wonderful night with food and fun! The members of Fellowship Church of Carol Stream also came out to show their support.
Marian Park/ St. Francis Holiday Party. DuCAP has been partnering with St. Francis Preparatory High School during this school year and their continued support with volunteers has been tremendous. The students from St. Francis invited the participants from Marian Park's TeenREACH and community service program over to bake holiday treats. Tasty cookies and cleverly designed gingerbread homes were the highlight of the evening.
Hanover Park CRC Holiday Party. The Highland Park Holiday Party was held at Greenbrook Elementary's Gym on December 16, 2010. There were over 100 people in attendance. Everyone had a great time. Santa came and gave all the children gifts. The kids enjoyed themselves with a great magic show for all the families to watch and enjoy.
CHOICES Holiday Parties/ Graduation Ceremonies lots of fun. CHOICES programs at BJ Ward Elementary, Tibbott Elementary, and Irene King Elementary finished their session with food, fun, and games. Students from the CHOICES programs had been studying world cultures, music, and customs. Each party had fun games and everyone left with a gift from Miss Jessica.
House2House Food Drive a success! Builders Clubs kids from Jane Addams Middle School go house to house for a food drive, collecting 66 items in just 30 minutes (on a very cold day!) CLICK HERE to see our front page photo.
Advantage Chevrolet of Bolingbrook and DuCAP partner to provide local families with a holiday they’ll never forget with Advantage Chevrolet’s “Fill The Van.”
NOVEMBER 2010
Service Projects in Carol Stream. It is always refreshing to know that our youth enjoy participating in service projects as well as raising money to fund their own snacks. On November 13th, the participants from Carol Stream did just that! From 9am to 11 am, these teens tirelessly raked the leaves of area residents and earned $86. The money went toward their snacks and entertainment. Way to go!
Builders Club kids at Lukancic Middle School help out at "Take Back the Night". CLICK HERE to read the full article.
OCTOBER 2010
And they’re off! Programs start this month at DuCAP: Choices at BJ Ward, Tibbott, and Hermansen Elementary. DuCAP Kiwanis Builders Club begin at Jane Addams, Brooks, Humphrey, A Vito Martinez, and Lukcancic Middle Schools!
JULY- AUGUST 2010
DuCAP Summer Game Showdown! DuCAP announces a week of summer programming for 40 kids! Super thanks to Best Buy for all the amazing volunteers, and to the Exchange Club for the t-shirts!