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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Super Adoption Saturday: Presented By Petco Love!
Lake County Fairgrounds
Join us at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake, Illinois, on Saturday, September 27th, from 11am-4pm for Super Adoption Saturday presented by Petco Love!
The Chicagoland Humane Coalition is gathering together adoptable pets from across the region with one goal in mind -helping homeless animals find loving homes! 20+ rescues and shelters will have over 300+ adoptable dogs, cats, and critters, available for adoption - with discounted fees!
Adoptions are same-day and there is no fee upon entrance. Please leave owned pet at home.
For more information about the Chicagoland Humane Coalition, visit: chicagolandhumane.org
If you are a rescue group, vendor, or sponsor interested in participating in Super Adoption Saturday, please email Heather Owen at heather@onetail.org.
Participating organizations:
All Herding Breed Dog Rescue of Illinois
Animal Care League
Anti Cruelty Society
Chicago Canine Rescue
The Critter Corral & Guinea Pig Rescue
Felines & Canines
Feline Fine Cat Rescue
Heartland Animal Shelter
Many Paws Global Rescue
Mutts of the Midway
One Tail at a Time
Orphans of the Storm
Paws and Claws Cat Rescue
Second City Canine
St. Sophia's Forgotten Felines
Tiny N Tall Rescue
Tree House Humane Society
Wright-Way Rescue... See MoreSee Less
Free Community Bar Method Class + Adoptable Pups!
The Bar Method (Highland Park, IL)
Join us for a special community workout hosted by The Bar Method Highland Park in partnership with Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter! After class, stick around to meet some of our adorable adoptable dogs looking for their forever homes.
📍 Where: The Bar Method Highland Park, 600 Central Ave.
📅 When: Saturday, September 28 at 3:00 PM
This event is FREE and open to the public—bring a friend, break a sweat, and maybe meet your new best friend!
Special thanks to Stephanie & Erin, Your Perfect Pair @properties / Christie’s International Real Estate for sponsoring this event.... See MoreSee Less
Hawthorn Mall New Volunteer Orientation
Hawthorn Mall
We are always in need of volunteers at our Hawthorn Mall Adoption Showcase! There are so many different opportunities—from welcoming our guests, to handling adoptable dogs and/or cats, to assisting at our merchandise table, where we offer items in exchange for donations. You'll let supporters know that every dollar goes toward supporting the animals here at the shelter!
Come learn all about how you can help at this location!
To sign-up, you just need to create your volunteer account by going here: orphansofthestorm.volunteerhub.com/vv2/.
Once your account is created, you can sign-up by clicking this link: orphansofthestorm.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/6247c72c-5b6d-4e5d-8eab-0f5efa258ea6
We can't wait to see you!... See MoreSee Less