COD Cares Volunteer Organization

For more than 10 years, COD Cares has actively supported our neighbors, collaborating with local businesses and nonprofits while fostering a culture of service among College employees, students and community members.

We proudly continue the tradition of service as we look forward to planting more gardens, preparing new transitional housing units, collecting clothing and food for those in need and sharing our time and energy with the community that so graciously supports our educational mission because COD Cares!

Support Local Agencies

Each year, Gift of Giving partners with local nonprofit organizations serving veterans, families, seniors, children, individuals experiencing homelessness and others in need.

Many agencies rely on donations of winter clothing, household essentials, toys, baby items, personal care products and food during the holiday season.

This year's participating agencies include:

• DuPage Pads
• Family Shelter Service
• Humanitarian Service Project
• Kids Above All
• Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans
• Naperville Area Humane Society
• Operation Support Our Troops
• People's Resource Center
• Phil's Friends
• Sharing Connections
• Teen Parent Connection
• The Outreach House
• Toys for Tots

Service Opportunities

Giving goes beyond donations. Throughout Gift of Giving, volunteers can participate in a variety of service opportunities both on and off campus.

From assembling care packages and sorting donations to supporting nonprofit organizations and community events, there are opportunities for individuals and groups to make a meaningful impact.

Watch for volunteer opportunities and registration links throughout the campaign.

Feed the Need Challenge

The Feed the Need Challenge continues through Nov. 30, collecting food and pantry staples for the COD Fuel Pantry.

Every donation helps support College of DuPage students experiencing food insecurity and provides vital resources that help students focus on their education and well-being.

Donations may be dropped off at designated collection locations across campus.

• Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2A07
• Health and Science Center (HSC), Room 1235
• Physical Education Center (PE), Room 121 (behind the counter)
• Student Resource Center (SRC), Door #7 (cafeteria door)
• Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1000 (Fuel Pantry)
• Student Services Center (SSC), Room 1111
• Student Services Center (SSC), Room 3301

Every item counts.

Looking for another way to help? The Fuel Pantry is largely operated by one dedicated staff member who keeps the pantry running day in and day out. Interested in volunteering during the challenge? Contact Linda Kozlowski at kozlowskil2729@cod.edu.

Gnome Matter How You Give...

Whether you donate, volunteer, advocate or participate in a service project, your generosity helps create a stronger community for everyone.

The gift is in the giving.