Respond Now

06/23/2026

📢 Looking for a new opportunity? These job fairs are happening THIS WEEK! Here are a few upcoming events that may be helpful for job seekers.

📍 **Oak Brook Job Fair**
🗓 June 24 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
🔗 https://jobfairsin.com/event/oak-brook-job-fair-2/

📍 **Rockford Job Fair**
🗓 June 25 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
🔗 https://jobfairsin.com/event/rockford-job-fair/

📍 **Arlington Heights Job Fair**
🗓 June 26 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
🔗 https://jobfairsin.com/event/arlington-heights-job-fair-3/

Know someone looking for work? Share this post with them!

06/22/2026

Happy Father's Day!

Strong families help build strong communities, and today we celebrate the fathers and father figures who provide love, support, and hope every day.

We wish you a happy and peaceful Father's Day.💙

06/19/2026

📢 Reminder: Respond Now's Food Pantry and office are closed today, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

Regular services will resume Monday, June 22.

06/18/2026

A fresh face for a place that's been serving our community for decades. 🧡

Yesterday, our new signage was installed. While our building has a new look, the work happening inside remains unchanged. We're proud of our refreshed home and look forward to continuing to serve our community for years to come.

Have you volunteered, donated, or received services at Respond Now over the years? We'd love to hear your favorite memory or what Respond Now means to you. 🧡👇

06/15/2026

📢 Food Pantry Closure Notice

In observance of Juneteenth, Respond Now's Food Pantry and office will be closed on Friday, June 19.

Regular services will resume on Monday, June 22.

Thank you for your understanding as we honor this important day. 💚🧡

06/12/2026

Looking for something to do in our community? Check out this upcoming event. Learn more below!

🎉✊🏾 JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION ✊🏾🎉

Join us as we celebrate freedom, culture, and community at our Juneteenth Celebration!

📅 June 15, 2026
⏰ Event Starts at 5:30 PM
📍 25 W. 15th Street
Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Enjoy an evening filled with:

🎶 Live Music
💃 Dancing
🎲 Games
🍽️ Light Food & Refreshments
⭐ Special Guest Star: Wanda Rogers-Spruell

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors as we honor the history, achievements, and resilience of the African American community.

🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Come celebrate, connect, and create lasting memories with us!

06/08/2026

🎓 New Internship Opportunities at Respond Now!

We're excited to launch a new internship program for both undergraduate and graduate students seeking meaningful, hands-on experience in the nonprofit sector.

Whether your interests are in marketing, public policy, social work, or public health, you'll have the opportunity to build professional skills while helping strengthen our community.

✨ Professional mentorship
✨ Real-world experience
✨ Academic credit support
✨ Resume-building projects

Ready to make an impact?

Apply here: https://respondnow.org/internships

06/02/2026

If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing housing, Entry Point can help connect individuals and families in Suburban Cook County to services and support.

Services may include:
• Homelessness prevention referrals
• Shelter diversion support
• Access point connections
• Domestic violence support resources

📞 Entry Point Call Center: 877-426-6515
Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM

Please share this resource to help connect neighbors with available support services. 💚🧡

06/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent Meals for Our Neighbors Benefit.

It was a wonderful evening celebrating community, recognizing our Community Impact award winners, and coming together in support of our neighbors across the south suburbs.

We are deeply grateful to our sponsors: Gallagher Asphalt, Scott's U-Save Tires & Auto Repair, Sugar Steel, Proven I.T., IFF, Illiana Financial Credit Union, Cornerstone Community Development Corporation First Savings Bank of Hegewisch, Peoples Bank-- donors, attendees, volunteers, and community supporters for helping make this event such a success. Your support helps Respond Now continue providing food assistance, homelessness prevention services, and case management support throughout our community. 💚🧡

06/01/2026