Gathering to Give
Oct
27
11:00 AM11:00

Gathering to Give

  • Eleanor Murkey Community Center of College of Lake County (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Gathering to Give

2023 luncheon fundraiser

This luncheon fundraiser event will be filled with honorary guests and volunteers, inspiring speakers, our generous contributors and past supporters, and opportunities to network with others. There will be several chances for you to win some fabulous prizes with the Pumpkin Patch Raffle and the "Giving Tree of Apples". Food will be catered by CLC’s Culinary School with a Fall theme.
Also, YOU, who make Words On Wheels possible.

Program Highlights

Speakers:

Tickets: Pay by mail, at the door, or online.
               P.O. Box 7722, Gurnee, IL 60031
Cost: $50-$1,500
Tickets are available online on September 15.
RSVP by October 18.
Sponsorships are available.

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June is Blooming with Hope
Jun
1
to Jun 12

June is Blooming with Hope

June is Blooming with Hope!

Silent Auction Fundraiser Event

Tuesday, June 1 through Sunday, June 12, 2021

 
  • Online Silent Auction

  • 50/50 and Raffle for Smart UHD TV

  • 12 Days of 24 hour Shopping

  • Incredible Selection of Fabulous & Fun Items

 

(More items will be added and posted on Galabid as we catalog them daily).
Bidding starts June 1st. Mark your calendar.

Help us reach out 2021 goal of $10,000
BID, BID, BID!

Your Bids and Donations help us continue our mission of bringing words to children!

How to Register via Browser:

Go to https://app.galabid.com/wowjune2021auction

Click on the 'Register' button

Follow the instructions to complete registration.

 
 
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Families and Friends Virtual Sing-Along Fundraiser
Oct
15
to Oct 17

Families and Friends Virtual Sing-Along Fundraiser

We’re bringing music to your ears and we’re hoping you’ll bring music to ours!

Help us bring words to the children who need them most!

Words on Wheels Annual Fundraiser Virtual Event spans 3 days
October 15, 16, 17, from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Each night will feature local artists and talent

Musical acts include (more to be added):

Ivy Ford (Blues), https://www.ivyfordmusic.com/
James Pekkarinen and Jon Pekkarinen (Folk),
https://www.facebook.com/jon.pekkarinen
Act of Kindness Cabaret (Modern Cabaret Group),
https://www.aokcabaret.org/
Dawn Allen and Chris Sipos,
https://www.wordsonwheels.org/dawn-allen
https://www.siposandyoung.com/
DJ-G https://www.djgstring.com/ and her daughter.

Alyssa Gallarneau “Aly-G WLCB 101.5 FM”

The event will include an online auction on October 12-19.
*Update: the Fundraiser’s online auction has been extended to end October 23 at 8:00 PM CDT

Event Feed will be hosted on Facebook and YouTube.

 

Thank you to our event sponsors

Invitation

 
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Words on Wheels at North Chicago Community Days 2019
Aug
3
10:00 AM10:00

Words on Wheels at North Chicago Community Days 2019

  • 1730 Lewis Avenue North Chicago, IL, 60064 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us at the North Chicago Community Days! Words on Wheels will be one of the vendors, and we will be passing out FREE books and puppets to children. We will share information about our organization and our mission. Find us at vendor tent #15.

This annual community event will have many fun activities, such as a parade, a car show, live entertainment, petting zoo, and food vendors.

Click: North Chicago Community Days Event Schedule and for more information.

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Words on Wheels 2019 Annual Fundraising Cabaret Show
Jun
1
6:00 PM18:00

Words on Wheels 2019 Annual Fundraising Cabaret Show

This year’s fundraiser will be a comedy cabaret show, “You Can’t Be Serious!” Acts of Kindness Cabaret will be showcasing their talents in a transformative art of cabaret.

This fundraiser event will include: a grand prize drawing, silent auction, and our “Giving Tree”. Medium Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Cash bar will be available.

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Grand Foundation’s 12 Months of Giving
Jun
1
to Jun 30

Grand Foundation’s 12 Months of Giving

Words on Wheels selected as June recipient in Grand Foundation’s 12 Months of Giving
Area Grand Appliance stores to host book drives.

Book drive bins will be available in Chicago, Waukegan, Libertyville, Crystal Lake and Kenosha, Wisconsin, Grand Appliance stores throughout June. Gently used or new books are welcome. Of particular need are books authored for infants through 5-year-olds.
GrandFound.org

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Dream Vacation Drawing
Dec
1
to Dec 31

Dream Vacation Drawing

Who doesn’t want to spend a week basking 😎in the sun ☀️ on the beaches 🏖 of St. Maarten? YOU know you do! DONATE $25 to Words on Wheels, Inc. and get your name entered to WIN 🏆 this fabulous getaway! What are you waiting for? (Enter by 12/31/18)

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Words on Wheels 2018 Fundraising Gala
Oct
18
6:00 PM18:00

Words on Wheels 2018 Fundraising Gala

The evening event will be filled with honorary guests and volunteers, inspiring speakers, our generous contributors and past supporters, entertainment, dancing, and opportunities to network with others. There will be several chances for you to WIN some fabulous prizes, a silent auction, and opportunities to GIVE with the "Giving Tree". There will be an assortment of food tables.

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#GivingTuesday
Nov
28
12:00 AM00:00

#GivingTuesday

#GivingTuesday is a global day dedicated to giving back and is an opportunity to contribute to world-changing causes that matter most to you. As a volunteer-led nonprofit, Words on Wheels, Inc. could not do what we do without your support. This Giving Tuesday holiday, we would like to thank the people who give us the most—our volunteers. 
This November 28th, join the movement and give - whether it’s some of your time, a donation, gift or the power of your voice in your local community. Join Words on Wheels on #GivingTuesday and GIVE. Your gift or time will impact at-risk children in communities in Lake County, IL.

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Annual FUNdraiser Event 2017
Oct
19
6:00 PM18:00

Annual FUNdraiser Event 2017

This spectacular event will be filled with honorary guests and volunteers, inspiring speakers, our generous contributors and past supporters, entertainment, and opportunities to network with others. There will be several chances for you to win some fabulous prizes, and the "Giving Tree". There will be an assortment of food tables. 

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Leading for Good: Lake County
Oct
5
5:30 PM17:30

Leading for Good: Lake County

  • Audubon Hall at Independence Grove Forest Preserve (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

LEADING FOR GOOD is Lake County’s volunteer networking event for professionals interested in taking a leadership position within a nonprofit organization. Join us to meet a wide variety of organizations and explore opportunities to serve on a board of directors, young professional/associate board, or a specialized committee. 

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Words on Wheels at Zion Jubilee Days Festival Parade 2017
Sep
4
12:00 PM12:00

Words on Wheels at Zion Jubilee Days Festival Parade 2017

Words on Wheels will be participating in the 2017 Zion Jubilee Day Parade. Come Join Words on Wheels and march in the Jubilee Days Parade. We need volunteers or "walkers" to pass out bubbles to the crowd while in the parade. Have fun supporting a great cause and get a free WOW t-shirt for your participation.

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WOW with Lake County Health Department, "Leaders Are Readers"
Aug
12
12:30 PM12:30

WOW with Lake County Health Department, "Leaders Are Readers"

Words on Wheels will be at the Lake County Health Center Community Center in North Chicago to give books, finger puppets, and bubbles to children. A community leader will read to the children as part of "Leaders are Readers."  In addition, there will be a craft table activity. This is a free event. Please join us.

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WOW's "Good Fundraiser" Night at Portillo's
Jun
15
5:00 PM17:00

WOW's "Good Fundraiser" Night at Portillo's

Words on Wheels invite you and your family to enjoy dinner at Portillo's in Gurnee, to support us. CLICK Download the photo flyer on your smartphone and present it, or mention Words on Wheels, at checkout. Portillo's will donate 20% of the sales or proceeds to Words on Wheels.

Feel free to dine in, carry out, or go through the drive thru.

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