"What can I give him,
Poor man I am?
If I were a field herd,
I would bring a lamb.
If I were much wiser,
I would do my part.
Yet what can I give him?
I shall give him my heart."
-Christina Rossetti
On behalf of all those you will help, thank you for giving of yourself.
**We had a very successful Count Night! We thank you all for your invaluable service. Now rest up and get warm! Thanks again for everything!!**
Please see the "News & Links" page for more general materials about our 2009 Count. As always, all materials may be reproduced in their original form for the purpose of supporting the 2009 Homeless Count in Suburban Cook County. Please contact Jessica Aleksy with any questions.
Why Volunteer? - A short editorial by Susan J. Ellis for Charity Guide. Everyone can find a phenomenal reason to volunteer! This piece simply reminds those who commit to volunteerism frequently why we keep doing it!
2009 Participant's Survey - View a summary of our 2009 Participant's Survey to see what others thought about their Homeless Count experiences!
Volunteer Update - Issue #1 (11.07.08)
Volunteer Update - Issue #2 (12.05.08)
Volunteer Update - Issue #3 (01.02.09)