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5 Ways to Give Back Thanksgiving Week!

Posted on: November 16, 2021

Are you looking to put the “giving” in Thanksgiving? If you want to make a difference this holiday season, there are plenty of ways you can help!

Blood Drive

Blood supplies are at a critical low. Save lives by donating at Ackerman SFC from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 23. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ups welcome!  Make an appointment »

Drive-Thru Drop-Off Food Drive:

Donate items to help fill the shelves at Glen Ellyn Food Pantry. Just pull up to the Ackerman SFC main entrance from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 23 and we’ll do the rest!

Turkey Burn & Food Drive:

Earn that extra helping of mashed potatoes and help feed the less fortunate from 7 to 10 a.m. Thursday, November 25. Join us for a morning of calorie-burning fun at Ackerman SFC featuring a selection of some of your favorite group fitness classes. The “fee” to participate in the group fitness classes is a non-perishable food item or toiletry donation for Glen Ellyn Food Pantry. No registration required. Learn more »

Turkey Trot 5-Mile Predicto Race & Food Drive

Get active for a good cause! The race will kick-off from Lake Ellyn Park at 8 a.m. Thursday, November 25. Prizes will be awarded for most accurate finish time predictions and best costumes. The Turkey Trot is free and open to the public; registration is not required but a waiver must be signed on-site at the event to qualify. Runners/walkers are encouraged to bring non-perishable food and toiletries to be donated to Glen Ellyn Food Pantry. Learn more »

Donate to the Scholarship Fund

Everyone in our community should have access to Park District activities. And, when it comes to kids and families registering for programs, money should not be a barrier. Because some residents are unable to take part due to financial hardship, we are proud to offer a scholarship program.

Scholarships assist low income residents by providing full to partial funding for recreational and athletic programs. The program serves a wide range of individual and family needs. Last year alone, the scholarship program helped more than 200 Glen Ellyn families.

Unfortunately, funds are at times limited. By donating to the scholarship program, you help enrich the lives of your neighbors in need. Your support may help a child attend camp, a senior stay healthy, a teen play travel soccer, and more. Help support the program by making a donation today. Donate online »