For 10 years COD Cares, the College’s volunteer corps, has actively supported our neighbors, working with local businesses and non-profit organizations 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!
Share your contact information and interests so we can connect you to activities. In the meantime...
Gift of Giving Now Through Dec. 10
We gnome what you're looking for! Sign up for an off-campus service project, fulfill a wish list or pop into a pop-up activity. Gather a team or fly solo! Browse the events calendar for more information. Ready! Set! GNOME!
Fulfill an Agency Wish List
Many of our partner agencies are experiencing 30 to 40% increases in clients. Household necessities and winter clothing are the most frequently requested items. Reserve an agency by selecting a first and second choice. Confirmation will be sent to you along with the agency’s full wish list. All donations due by Dec. 10.
- 360 Youth Services - CLAIMED
- Abundant Children and Family Services Agency - CLAIMED
- DuPage Pads - CLAIMED
- DuPage Senior Citizens Council - CLAIMED
- Family Shelter Service - CLAIMED
- Humanitarian Service Project - CLAIMED
- Kids Above All - CLAIMED
- Naperville Area Humane Society - CLAIMED
- People’s Resource Center
- Cold Weather Gear - CLAIMED
- Share the Spirit - CLAIMED
- Phil’s Friends - CLAIMED
- Sharing Connections - CLAIMED
- Teen Parent Connection - CLAIMED
- The Outreach House - CLAIMED
- World Relief - CLAIMED
All donated items must be dropped off in the Student Resource Center (SRC) Room 2000 at the Gift of Giving Send-Off on Dec. 10. Gifts will be sorted and sent off to waiting agencies. If you want to deliver your donations, let us know via email at codcares@cod.edu.
Sign Up for Service Projects
- Nov. 21: Fleeing for Your Life Refugee Simulation
- Dec. 3: Decorate Veterans Homes for the Holidays
- Dec. 4: Fuel Pantry Client Celebration
- Dec. 9: Sort and Select Gifts at Humanitarian Service Project
All Gift of Giving Events
