Project HOPE

"WILL YOU BRING TWO" is our current food collection project where we ask parishioners to bring two cans or boxes of food with them to Liturgy on Sunday morning and place them in the collection bins on their way into the church.

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LOVE NEVER ENDS -  PROJECT HOPE NEEDS YOU!

As we remember our military heroes and active-duty service members and their families, our baskets and bins near the Anagnos Fellowship Hall need the items highlighted below in red, specifically requested by the Midwest Veterans Closet.  Let us show our love as a parish family to Project Hope and Midwest Veterans Closet!

Men's Winter Gloves (especially needed)
Fall Clothing

Clothing: Men & Women & Children 

Food:

Canned tuna (especially needed)
Cereal (especially needed)
plain potato chips
ramen soup packages
coffee
meals-in-a-can (chili, hearty soup, spaghetti, etc.)
meals-in-a-box
fresh produce
canned meats
nut butter
jelly
hot cereals
100% fruit juices
canned fruits
mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard
crackers
cheese
cookies
grains, pasta, beans
bottled water
cat and dog food (Pet Pantry)

Durable Goods:

paper towels
sandwich & storage bags
cleaning supplies
laundry detergent
bleach
lotion
chapstick/lip balm
wet wipes
hand sanitizer

Housewares:

pots and pans
small appliances
cooking utensils
eating utensils
kitchen tools
dishes
glasses
bakeware
baking tools
dish racks
kitchen towels
13-gallon trash bags
33-gallon trash bags

We are also collecting pre-paid Gas Cards/Jewel Cards

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Our labeled baskets and bins are located outside the Anagnos Fellowship Hall.

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DROP YOUR DONATIONS OFF

On Sunday mornings; OR Monday - Fridays from 10 am-3 pm in the labeled baskets and bins located outside Ascension's Anagnos Fellowship Hall.

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CAN I MAKE A MONETARY DONATION INSTEAD?

If you desire to contribute financially, please mail a check payable to Ascension of Our Lord, with "Project HOPE Fund” in the memo, and mail to:

Ascension of Our Lord
1207 Riverwoods Rd.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069

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WHAT IS Project HOPE?

“Project HOPE” (Humanitarian Outreach and Philanthropic Engagement was created by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago (“Metropolis”) to partner with local parishes to help provide food security andstable housing to those in need. At this time, Ascension will assist in meeting the needs of local homeless and working poor families served by Vernon Hills Township Food Pantry, as well as veterans and families served by the Midwest Veteran’s Closet. 

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QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions, please send an email to rkalvarez5@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know needs assistance, please contact Fr. Sotiri directly at 847.482.1200; frsotirios@ascensiongoc.com.

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Project HOPE maintains the anonymity of all beneficiaries and does not share information about its beneficiaries without their prior consent.