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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Empty the Shelters--- Holiday Hope Event!
2200 Riverwoods Rd, Riverwoods, IL, United States, Illinois 60015 Map
EMPTY THE SHELTERS: HOLIDAY HOPE EVENT!
We’re kicking off the season of giving with an incredible opportunity to help more pets find their forever homes!
Thanks to the BISSELL Pet Foundation, adoption fees for pets 6 months and older are just $70 during this special Holiday Hope event.
📅 Event Dates:
Wednesday, December 3rd — Monday, December 15
If you’ve been thinking about adopting, now is the perfect time to meet your match. From big snugglers to tiny tail-waggers, we have so many incredible pets waiting to go home for the holidays!
Come visit, fall in love, and give a shelter pet the gift of a lifetime — a family. To see all of our adoptable pets, head to www.orphansofthestorm.org/adopt... See MoreSee Less
Puppy Pop Up at Hawthorn Mall Adoption Showcase
Hawthorn Mall
HOLIDAY PUPPY POP-UP — WEEKEND TWO (at our Hawthorn Mall Adoption Showcase)! This Saturday and Sunday (12/13 and 12/14) from 11:00 AM- 3:00 PM.
Our Holiday Puppy Pop-Up was such a hit last weekend… we’re doing it again! And guess what? We still have 10 adorable puppies waiting to meet their forever families.
If you’ve been thinking about adding a furry friend, now’s the perfect time. Come wander the mall, take a break from holiday shopping, and swing by our adoption showcase to spend time with some very cute faces. Our team will be on-site to answer questions and walk you through the adoption process.
Let’s keep the holiday magic going—stop by, fall in love, and help a puppy start their season in a warm and loving home.
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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/196f4976-d338-49b1-a045-d6a8392aa293
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