Our Schaumburg and Far Northwest Suburban offices together raised over $6,500 for the Clearbrook Center, an organization that provides programs and services for the disabled.  Our offices' efforts were part of the nonprofit's "Jelly Belly Days," in which volunteers collect donations in exchange for packets of Jelly Belly jellybeans.  Schaumburg sales associates solicited donations from motorists at the corner of Schaumburg Road & Roselle Road, while our Far Northwest Suburban office set up outside a Jewel in Crystal Lake.

Our Far Northwest Suburban office held its Good Will Network Garage Sale earlier this month, raising over $800 for P.A.D.S.

Sales Associates and staff sent out E-cards, posted flyers and secured the donation of refreshments and snacks to draw people to the event.  It seemed to be working as clients, friends and neighbors began to drop off items at the office midweek. By Friday afternoon, donations were piled up everywhere.

Among the items generously donated for sale were a baby crib, a brand new printer and a set of patio furniture.  Despite the sweltering 100 degree heat, everyone pitched in and worked hard.

"It was a lot of work but completely worth it," said Lindsey Cleveland, Administrative Assistant and event co-organizer.

Our Far Northwest Suburban office raised nearly $1,300 for PADS at its bowling event last month.

More than 50 bowlers paid $15 each to play three games and enjoy pizza and drinks. The five-hour event also featured a 50/50 raffle and a 20-item raffle table that included an electric guitar, $50 gift certificate for Dalzell Jewelers, a crystal bowl, four tickets to a play at Metropolis and other donated items.

Because of the success of the fundraiser, the office is already talking about making it an annual event.

The Far Northwest office held a garage sale
in June to benefit The Good Will Network.

In addition to raising close to $2,000 for The Good Will Network, the Far Northwest office enjoyed greeting friends in the community.