Volunteers are always welcome to help at any one of the Centre's special events, coming into the office occasionally to help with large mailing projects; to pack vendor donations at the end of the International Housewares show (once a year) or to chaperone a social event for one of the many client outings. There are arts and craft projects that need volunteers to work directly with clients, lunch or break duty options on a weekly or monthly schedule and times when other volunteer projects need additional people.

To learn more or sign up for any volunteer activities, contact Diane Sak, special events manager, at (708) 371-9700, ext. 208 or dsak@sertomacentre.org.

Major Gifts & Other Jey Supporters-Individuals who want to support Sertoma Centre have a number of ways to do so. The Building Empowerment Capital Campaign is in its final stage of raising $2 million. This money is for the purcchase and renovation of the retail building housing the Good as New Thrift Store and Training Centre at 4331 West Lincoln Highway (211th St.) in Matteson, IL. Approxiamtely $120,000 is still needed to match the Coleman Foundation Challenge Grant.\\For those who want to make an annual financial committment there is the Silent Partner Program. Members donate a minimum of $500 a year to this program. In return they are invited to a private dinner at Sertoma Centre each February and a golf outing in the fall. To learn more about either opportunity, contact Melanie Jones, director of advancment /communications at mjones@sertomacentre.org or by phone at 708-371-9700 ext. 206.