Volunteer
CERT
The Community Emergency Response Team of Fremont Township (CERT) educates residents of the Township about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact our area, trains residents in basic disaster response skills to do the greatest good for the greatest amount of people, and provides support to local emergency response agencies.
Community Garden
Garden is a multi-functional garden space that provides produce to our food pantry clienst and low income seniors and provides opportunities for enjoyment and learning. It is a treasured site of community activity where residents are invited to get involved, whether as a garden volunteer, with a community service project, or simply to enjoy and make use of the garden as a get away from the hustle and bustle.
Adopt-A-Senior For The Holidays
We distribute gift bags to our low-income Seniors. Donations of gift bags filled with items or just items to put in gift bags are needed. Suggested items: Postage stamps, gift cards, pet food store gift card, socks, personal care items, laundry soap, dish soap, puzzle books, coffee or tea, snacks, Instant hot cereal packets, lotion, Kleenex, calendars, books, coffee mug, ComEd gift card, blanket/throw.
Donation Needs
Donations will be gratefully accepted at the Fremont Township Administration Center for:
- Diapers (adult and kids) / wipes
- Winter outwear
- School supplies
- Non-perishable food items
- Personal care products
- Paper products
- Cleaning products
- Pet food / Pet supplies
- Gift cards – Gas cards
Share-The-Harvest Thanksgiving Dinner
Items are needed for a Thanksgiving dinner – sides, dessert, gift card to purchase perishable items.
Adopt-A-Family Holiday Program
Gifts are purchased for our low-income families. Please call Nancy Lech at 847.223.2847 for additional information and to be matched with a family.