Drop off items for Naperville humane society at Menards
Donations of pet food, treats, collars, beds and other items to benefit the Naperville Area Humane Society can be dropped off at the Menards in Naperville through the end of May.
A collection box has been set up near the exit of store, located at 715 Fort Hill Drive.
Other wish list items include dog training treats, canned dog, puppy, cat and kitten food, puppy pads, cat litter, flat sheets and paper plates, a news release on the campaign said.
Also accepted are such things as liquid fabric softener, paper towels, bleach, trash bags and laundry soap.
However, the shelter is unable to take open or expired pet food or medications, retractable leashes, choke chain collars, prong collars, pillows, quilts, rugs or down-filled items, the release said.
NAMI DuPage celebrating 40th anniversary with May gala
NAMI DuPage, an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, will host its Shine a Light Gala to celebrate the nonprofit’s 40th anniversary of helping people with mental illness.
The black-tie optional event will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at the Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N. Naper Blvd.
Proceeds will support the organization’s free and low-cost services, including mental health education for middle and high school students, support groups and career education. Funds raised also will help expand programs and continue providing support, education and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness, organizers said.
The gala will include dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions, and cash raffles. Tickets are $200.
A pre-dinner gathering at 4:30 p.m. will feature Meg Kissinger, author of “While You Were Out” and the recipient of the organization’s Lightkeeper Award. Tickets are $75.
This year’s Community Partnership Award will be presented to Greg DiDomenico of Community Memorial Foundation.
For more information, go to namidupage.org/gala.
Events raising money for Turning Pointe Autism Foundation
Several opportunities are available to support Naperville-based Turning Pointe Autism Foundation during Autism Awareness Month.
Turning Pointe has partnered with local car dealerships, including Naperville Toyota, Naperville Chevrolet, Lexus of Naperville and the Gerald Auto Group, in the “Test Drives for Autism Awareness” campaign.
For every test drive at the participating dealerships in April, $20 will be donated to the Turning Pointe Autism Foundation to support their services and programs for individuals with autism.
For all weekday haircuts at KidSnips, including all seven Naperville area locations, $1 will be donated to the foundation.
Entourage and Vai’s restaurants will also be donating $1 from each sale of its specialty spring cocktail, “Bee the Change,” to the foundation’s programs.
From April 24 to 30, Lazy Dog Restaurant in Naperville will give 15% of any dining purchase, whether made in person or online, to the agency if the customer mentions Turning Pointe.
Turning Pointe is a noprofit that strives to raise the quality of educational supports for children and young adults with autism. The organization was recognized April 2 with a proclamation from the Naperville City Council.
For more information, go to turningpointeautismfoundation.org.
