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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Pumpkin Fest
St. Gregory's Episcopal Church815 Wilmot RdDeerfield, IL60015-2723 Map
We’re headed to Pumpkin Fest!
Orphans of the Storm will be joining St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church for their JUMBO Pumpkin Fest on Sunday, October 18th from 11:30 AM–3:30 PM!
Stop by our informational booth to say hi, learn more about Orphans, and find out how you can get involved with the animals in our care.
Pumpkin Fest is a family and pet-friendly street-fest-style celebration featuring live entertainment, food trucks, local businesses, free games and prizes, face painting, an obstacle course, and even a FREE petting zoo from 1–3 PM!
🎃 Sunday, October 18
⏰ 11:30 AM–3:30 PM
🐾 Family & pet friendly
Come enjoy some fall fun and be sure to stop by the Orphans of the Storm booth while you’re there!... See MoreSee Less
Paws and Candy Adoption Event at Pets4Life!
Pets4Life661 Central AveHighland Park, IL60035 Map
Paws & Candy at Pets4Life!
We’re packing up some of our adoptables and heading to Pets4Life for a little Halloween fun!
Join Orphans of the Storm at Pets4Life on Friday, October 23 from 3–4:30 PM. We’ll be there with adoptable pets ready to meet you, plus plenty of Halloween treats.
Stop by to say hi, grab some candy, meet some adorable adoptables—and who knows, you might leave with a new best friend!... See MoreSee Less