Volunteer Stories in 2012: Sharefest 2012, Small Business Support and Food Drives

A big part of New Lenox is the volunteer spirit of hard-working community members. This story features a list of the top stories that demonstrated without a doubt the compassionate response, outreach and fun-loving efforts made by residents, village officials, police, firefighters, churches, schools, children and non-profit organizations. 

By no means is this list of stories complete. However, it does touch the surface and reflects the heart of the community.   

Sharefest was one campaign that offered a variety of outreach opportunities. For this mammoth campaign in 2011, New Lenox earned in November the Governor's Hometown Award.

New Lenox Wins Home Town Award for Unprecedented 2nd Year in a Row

With no knowledge of the Governor's Home Town Award for 2011, the Sharefest 2012 committee worked hard to expand on its previous success. Here's a glance at this year's highlights.

Sharefest 2012

ShareFest 2012 Introduces a Fair Atmosphere: It's Fun to Volunteer

Music, dance and presentations motivate volunteers and brings families together in the annual volunteerism event in New Lenox.

A Goodwill Truck has Plenty of Room for Donations to ShareFest 2012

Let's fill the semi-trailer to the brim with donations.

ShareFest 2012 Community Blood Drive

Don't forget about the ShareFest 2012 Community Blood Drive tomorrow at the Spencer Campus, 1721 S. Spencer Road in New Lenox! The Blood Drive will be held in conjunction with the Health and Safety Fair and other ShareFest events (Household Hazardous Waste Collection, Clothing Drive and Book Drive).

ShareFest Job Fair Draws 20-plus Employers

Help in achieving gainful employment is part of effective outreach on behalf of the community.

PHOTOS: Volunteers Make ShareFest a Day of Giving

Check out photos from the job and health fairs, entertainment and service projects around the community.

A New Way to Pay It Forward Through ShareFest

The ShareFest 2012 Committee is handing out tokens sporting the "Pay It Forward" philosophy.

Relay for Life

Fight Cancer This Weekend at New Lenox Relay for Life

The festivities begin at 6 p.m. Friday, July 13 at Lincoln-Way West in New Lenox. There's something for everyone there, and it's a touching event you won't want to miss.

The Village reaches out for fun and business networking

Ladies Night Out: 'We Deserve It'

A crowd of about 500 came to the New Lenox event, which featured a movie, drinks and vendors.

Battling against unemployment

New Lenox Makes an All-Out Assault on Unemployment

At Boot Camp for Job Seekers, the village, library and the business community joined forces to hit unemployment with all the gusto it can.

New Lenox Chamber pumps small business

'I Spy New Lenox' is a Chamber of Commerce Game with a Purpose

Sherlock Holmes influences the New Lenox Chamber of Commerce's "I Spy New Lenox."

Scout troops host an annual food drive

Scouts Aim to Fill the Food Pantries

As the cost of home heating rises in the winter, there's less money for groceries. New Lenox Scouts are taking up the cause and fighting hunger with the 10th annual food collection.

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