Community outreach
At Orphans of the Storm, we love partnering with our community by offering presentations, adoption events, and shelter tours, and by participating in a wide variety of community-focused events. We work with:
- Schools
- Businesses
- Clubs
- Religious organizations
- Other charitable organizations
To partner with us, please email info@orphansofthestorm.org.
Upcoming events
There are so many ways you can get involved with Orphans of the Storm. Check out these upcoming events below:
Presentations and shelter tours
We love partnering with our community to provide educational presentations tailored to your audience. Whether yours is a nonprofit gathering, school assembly, or rotary meeting, we have an appropriate presentation to introduce your group to our mission of helping homeless dogs and cats.
We can host you onsite or bring our humane education program to your nonprofit club, school, Scout troop, or faith-based organization.
To schedule your presentation or tour, please contact us at info@orphansofthestorm.org.
Corporate events
We’re fortunate to have so many corporations near our shelter, and we welcome the opportunity to partner with you on your next corporate event. Whether it’s “Casual Friday” or a family day on your campus, we can customize an event to excite and engage your employees. It may be as simple as an information table staffed by knowledgeable volunteers – to a full-blown adoption event during lunch. We can also come to visit your company or town-sponsored charity fair.
To schedule a visit from one of our representatives, please contact us at info@orphansofthestorm.org.
Offsite adoption events
Getting our dogs and cats out into the community to meet potential adopters increases their chances of finding a home, while also helping to boost foot traffic at your event or small business. By incorporating a fundraiser, such as donation drives or a percentage of sales benefiting the shelter, you can engage the community, raise awareness, and provide vital support for our animals.
To schedule an adoption event, please contact us at info@orphansofthestorm.org.
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Just Food for Dogs + Orphans of the Storm Adoption Event
504 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035, United States Map
We’re popping up at Just Food for Dogs—and we’re bringing some adoptable pups with us!
Stop by to meet some of the sweet dogs looking for forever homes, learn more about our mission at Orphans of the Storm, and find out how you can make a difference—whether through adoption, fostering, or volunteering.
📍 Highland Park | Monday, July 29 | 12:45–2:15 PM... See MoreSee Less
ONE NIGHT ONLY! Full House, Open Doors! We're Staying Open Late!
2200 Riverwoods Rd, Riverwoods, IL, United States, Illinois 60015 Map
ONE DAY ONLY: FULL HOUSE, OPEN DOORS!
We’re pulling out all the stops—Wednesday, July 30th, we’re staying open LATE ‘til 7PM to help over 100 amazing pets find their people!
✨ Walk in after work
✨ Fall in love
✨ Make it the day you meet your new best friend
We’ve got a full house and wide open doors—plus sips and snacks for pets and people to keep the good vibes flowing while you mingle with our adoptable dogs and cats.
📍 Orphans of the Storm
📅 Wednesday, July 30
🕖 Open late until 7PM
Let’s make this BIG. Let’s find them HOMES!
To see all of our adoptable pets, head to www.orphansofthestorm.org/adopt!... See MoreSee Less
Cat Video Fest
Wayfarer Theaters Map
It’s the internet on the big screen… and it’s all for a good cause!
We’re thrilled to partner with Wayfarer Theater for the 7th annual CAT VIDEO FEST—a family-friendly, feel-good compilation of the very best cat videos: viral classics, hilarious home clips, heartwarming rescues, music videos, animations, and more.
Best part? You get to meet adoptable cats and a portion of proceeds supports local cats in need through Orphans of the Storm.
✨ Laugh.
✨ Cheer.
✨ Help save lives—one meow at a time.... See MoreSee Less