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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Berkshire Hathaway + Orphans of the Storm Adoption Event and Fundraiser
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Celebrate "National Pet Month" with us!
We’re excited to partner with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago throughout May! There are TWO great ways to help the pets here at Orphans of the Storm:
🎁 DONATION DRIVE
Now through May 30th, donation items can be dropped off Monday–Friday from 9AM–5PM at any of the following Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago locations:
📍 2630 Valor Dr, Glenview
📍 122 Main St, Park Ridge
📍 1239 Chicago Ave, Evanston
📍 150 E. Cook Ave, #100, Libertyville
📍 778 N. Western Ave, Lake Forest
Most-needed items include:
• Wet dog food (small cans/Cesar style)
• Wet cat food
• Laundry soap & dryer sheets
• Paper towels & bleach
• Cat litter
• Chew toys for powerful chewers
• Soft dog toys
• Newspaper
🐶 ADOPTION EVENT
📅 Friday, June 12th
⏰ 11AM–1PM
📍 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
2630 Valor Dr, Glenview, IL 60026
Come meet some of our adoptable dogs and learn more about the amazing animals waiting for homes at Orphans of the Storm!
🎟 BONUS! Scenthound will be sponsoring a raffle for guests who donate at the event — you could be a winner while helping shelter pets!
Thank you to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago and Scenthound for supporting animals in need. We hope to see you there!... 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