Share A Meal - Help Build workplace Fundraising

On Tuesday, May 19, 2009, restaurants in Chicago and suburban locations join with generous diners like you to raise money in the 6th Annual Share a Meal with Community Shares. Dining out that one day at a participating restaurant helps 80 local community groups make a difference right here in Illinois every day.

Every diner becomes a donor. Here's how.

On May 19th, enjoy a great meal and have fun with friends, family or co-workers at one of the participating restaurants near you. That restaurant then donates a portion of the proceeds to Community Shares of Illinois and its member organizations. You may designate a portion of your bill to a specific member charity

Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connections is a member of Share A Meal of Illinois, and our staff and volunteers will be hosting diners at the following restaurants. Why not come in and Share A Meal with them!

* Blue Sky Bakery & Cafe, 4749 N. Albany
* Curio Cafe, 3400 N. Lawndale
* Camille's Sidewalk Cafe, 40o N. LaSalle Street
* The Celtic Knot, 628 Church Street, Evanston

We hope that the Share A Meal helps people think of ways they can donate to non profits like Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection, so that when the workplace fund raising campaigns come up in their company, school, government office, etc. they will remember to look for us when they pledge their support.

A weekly donation of $1 is less than a cup of coffee, yet it adds up to $52 a year. If 500 people make such pledges it could cover the cost of the part of the staff, or rent that keeps Cabrini Connections working.