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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Hawthorn Mall Adoption Center Expansion Event!
Hawthorn Mall122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon HillsVernon Hills, IL60061 Map
Join us as we celebrate the expansion of our Hawthorn Mall Adoption Center!
We’re excited to announce expanded adoption hours and even more opportunities to meet your future best friend. Beginning NOW, our Hawthorn Mall location will be open:
• Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 12 PM – 4 PM
• Saturday & Sunday: 12 PM – 5 PM
With over a dozen cats onsite now, and dogs visiting regularly soon, there’s never been a better time to stop by!
To celebrate this exciting expansion, we’re hosting a special adoption center celebration on June 20th and 21st from 12 PM – 5 PM both days! Visitors can enjoy light refreshments while meeting lots of wonderful animals waiting for loving homes.
Whether you’re ready to adopt or just want to stop in and say hello, we’d love to see you there! To reach our Hawthorn Mall Adoption Center directly, you can now call 847-945-0385.
📍 Location:
Hawthorn Mall Adoption Center
122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills
Upper level, right next to Macy’s... See MoreSee Less
Fur Real! An Adoption Q&A
2200 Riverwoods Rd, Riverwoods, IL, United States, Illinois 60015 Map
Fur Real — What to Expect When Adopting!
Thinking about adopting, but not totally sure what to expect? Join us June 27th & 28th for “Fur Real,” a casual, informative Q&A designed to help set both you and your future pet up for success.
Starting at 11AM both days, shelter staff will chat about the adoption process, what the first few days and weeks at home can realistically look like, how to help your new pet adjust, introductions to resident pets, common behavior questions, decompression periods, and more. There will also be time to ask questions! Light refreshments will be available during the Q&A.
Then at 12PM, the shelter opens for adoptions — so you can head into the adoption process feeling informed, prepared, and confident. As part of the event, adoption fees for pets 6 months and older will be reduced to just $75, and adopters will also go home with a special goodie bag full of supplies and resources to help everyone start off on the right paw.... See MoreSee Less
2nd Annual Fore! The Love of Animals Golf Fundraiser
Royal Melbourne Country Club4700 Royal Melbourne DrLong Grove, IL60047-5217 Map
🏌️♂️ Fore! The Love of Animals – 2nd Annual Golf Outing 🐾
Our 2nd annual outing is back—and better than ever! Join us for a day on the course, all in support of the pets in our care!
📅 Monday, August 31
⏰ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Royal Melbourne Golf Course
Enjoy 18 holes at this stunning, members-only course while making a meaningful impact for animals in need.
Your 2-Golfer Package Includes:
-18 holes of golf with cart for two golfers
-Golf bag service
-Coffee service
-Locker room amenities
-Practice area with range balls
-Professional scoring
-On-course game management
-Boxed lunch
-BBQ dinner
Not a golfer? Join us for dinner and a fabulous silent auction—no clubs required!
Tee off “Fore! The Love of Animals” and help us change lives, one pet at a time!
To purchase your tickets, head to: events.readysetauction.com/orphansstorm/golf2026... See MoreSee Less