Spring into action by sharing your time and assets with your neighbors. At COD, we believe that serving our community strengthens bonds and creates lasting memories.
Many activities are open to the entire family. Community support initiatives are designed to uplift those in need and foster a spirit of togetherness. Make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while creating cherished experiences for yourself and your loved ones.
Volunteers Needed
It's walk season! Volunteers are needed for course set up, check-in and general support at the following walks/runs:
- Walk to End Alzheimer's needs volunteers now to help plan the Sunday, Sept. 14, event in Naperville.
Volunteer for an hour, a day or a week this summer:
- Help our furry friends this summer. Naperville Area Humane Society needs dog walkers, cat caretakers and greeters at their facility on Diehl Road.
- Help feed the community by volunteering to sort, stack and distribute groceries at People's Resource Center pantries in Westmont and Wheaton. Several shifts are available.
- Volunteer with DuPage Pads to provide weekly support in the resource center, laundry room or front desk help at DuPage Pads Interim Housing Center.
- Visit the Giving DuPage Volunteer Search Portal for current and urgent volunteer needs.
Please note: COD Cares compensated service hours are only applicable to group service activities hosted by COD Cares and, therefore, are not applicable to the above list.
In-kind Donations
- Shop online and donate essential items needed in 360 Youth Services emergency shelter and transitional housing.
- Welcome new refugee families by supporting Exodus World Service. Collect and deliver emergency needs now.
- The Outreach House supports the community through food pantry, clothes closet and job assistance services. In-kind donations of food, clothing and infant necessities are urgently needed.
- DuPage Pads has a list of urgent donation needs. Shop Amazon or drop off donations at the Client Services Center.
Need Assistance?
For a more comprehensive list of additional local area resources, visit the Students in Need of Assistance page.
COD Cares About What You Care About
Email CODCares@cod.edu to tell us about your favorite national or local organization and why it is special to you! We can include it on this page or add it to our growing list of monthly group service activities.
Contact Information
Joan DiPiero
Community Engagement Coordinator
(630) 942-3872
Email: dipieroj@cod.edu