CIVIC and COMMUNITY Online in Oak Park & River Forest, Illinois

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ONLINE
The most complete listing of all community organization web sites
in the Oak Park and River Forest area.

CIVIC and COMMUNITY

Animal Care League Membership Calendar

Contact: Jamie Damato, Shelter Director, Email: animalcare@ameritech.net; Phone: (708) 848-8155;

The Animal Care League (ACL) is a non-profit animal welfare organization serving Oak Park and the surrounding areas. Founded in 1973 as the Village Humane Society, ACL is dedicated to finding homes for stray and abandoned dogs and cats, promoting animal welfare, and providing education programs.

Center for New Community

Contact: Email: newcomm@newcomm.org; Phone: (708) 848-0319; Fax: (708) 848-0319;

The Center for New Community is a faith-based initiative whose mission is to revitalize congregations and community for genuine social, economic and political democracy.

Community Chest of Oak Park & River Forest Membership

Contact: Email: Staff@commchestoprf.org; Phone: (708) 386-4885;

In 1935 a group of Oak Park and River Forest business leaders came together to organize a community giving program to provide support to local charities. The Community Chest of Oak Park & River Forest was the name designated to the new organization that would launch this fundraising effort. Today, our volunteer driven Community Chest, a not-for-profit United Way, continues its original mission of raising funds locally to provide funding to human care services for those who live or work in Oak Park and River Forest.

Friends of the OPPL Membership Calendar

Contact: Phone: (708) 445-6260;

Since 1948, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have worked to support the Library and to build bridges between the Library and the community.

Historical Society of OPRF Membership

Contact: Email: flipo@rcn.com; Phone: (708) 848-6755;

Discover the current exhibits at the society, learn about their many programs and events, view a sampling of the Historical Society Archives Online, and even sign-up to be a member on-line!

Illinois Recycling Association Membership Calendar

Contact: Email: ilrecycle@aol.com; Phone: (708) 358-0050; Fax: (708) 358-0051;

The Illinois Recycling Association is the only collective voice for recycling on critical waste management issues facing this state. We represent your interests at the state level.

Illinois West Suburban NOW

Contact: Edie Naselli-Carpenter, Email: m_cayer@hotmail.com; Phone: (847) 587-8428;

The Purpose of NOW is to take action to bring women into the mainstream of American society now, exercising all the privileges and responsibilities thereof in truly equal partnership with men.

Infant Welfare Society of Oak Park and River Forest Calendar

Contact: Email: InfantWelfareOP@aol.com; Phone: (708) 848-0528; Fax: (708) 848-5855;

League of Women Voters of OPRF Membership Calendar

Contact: Tina Birnbaum, Co-President, Email: tina_birnbaum@yahoo.com;

The League of Women Voters, a non-partisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through citizen education and advocacy.

Oak Park Council On International Affairs

Contact: Mildred Erhardt, Phone: (708) 366-5828;

The Oak Park "CIA" was founded in 1930's as an organization to study world cultures and problems. In 1964 it joined with the Peace Corps to create the "School to School" program which helped to build or renovate well over 200 schools throughout the world.

Oak Park Regional Housing Center

Contact: Email: rentinop@aol.com; Phone: (708) 848-7150;

The Oak Park Regional Housing Center has listings for apartments in a variety of sizes, styles, rents and building types. Your choices range from studio apartments in modern complexes to large apartments in vintage 2 and 3 flats. But whatever housing you choose, you will be able to take advantage of all the fine services available in our Village. Our staff helps to make your apartment search smooth and easy.

OPRF Community Foundation

Contact: Email: Advisors@oprfcommfd.org; Phone: (708) 209-1560; Fax: (708) 386-4886;

Established in 1958 to provide a tangible, permanent contribution to the future of our community, we manage and distribute grants to public service, self-help and charitable organizations as well as scholarship dollars through our local schools. By serving as a community "savings account"--made possible by gifts and bequests from any number of companies, foundations, families and individuals like you--we have a remarkable flexibility to bring the charitable goals of our donors to reality.

Responsible Economic Development - Citizens of Oak Park

Contact: Email: info@redcoop.org; Phone: (708) 383-2600; Fax: (708) 383-2895;

The mission of REDCOOP is to promote true community-led planning and economic development in our Village. We believe a community-led planning and development process, one that encourages a substantial level of citizen leadership and decision-making responsibility, will be more consistently effective in producing results that satisfy the needs and interests of all Village stakeholders.

River Forest Community Center Calendar

Contact: Phone: (708) 771-6159 ; Fax: (708) 771-8958;

The River Forest Community Center is an Illinois not-for-profit organization, which was incorporated in 1975 for the purpose of providing educational, recreational and social programs to the residents of River Forest and the surrounding communities.

Thatcher Woods Savanna Restoration Project

Contact: Jean & Victor Guarino, Email: guarinodd@juno.com; Phone: (708) 848-7175;

Thatcher Woods Savanna Restoration Project is a community-based volunteer organization dedicated to the ecological restoration, conservation and presevration of Thatcher Woods in River Forest, Illinois, a holding of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County.

Trailside Museum

Contact: Email: merganser@aol.com; Phone: (708) 366-6530; Fax: (708) 771-1512;

Nestled in one of Cook County's most diverse woodlands and savannas, Trailside Museum was established in 1931 as a museum of natural history and wildlife haven. There are a number of exhibits on the native flora and fauna in this area as well as hiking trails through the surrounding woods.

Unity Temple Foundation

Contact: Email: unity-temple@msn.com; Phone: (708) 383-8873;

Take a cybertour of the interior spaces of Frank Lloyd Wright's celebrated Unity Temple.

Universal Access Commission

Contact: Frank Heitzman, Chair, Phone: (708) 848-8844;

The Oak Park Universal Access Commission was created to advise the Village in its efforts to facilitate full participation in community activities by its disabled residents, to bring disabled persons into the mainstream of Oak Park life by recognizing that disabled persons can lead proud and productive lives, to promote Universal Access throughout the Village, and to heighten public awareness.

Volunteer Center of OPRF Membership

Contact: Abby Schmelling, Email: abbycvolad@aol.com; Phone: (708) 386-3393;

The Oak Park Area Source for volunteer opportunities and services. Features information about the Center and how to become a volunteer.

West Suburbs REACT Team

Contact: Email: react@westsuburbsreact.com;

West suburbs React is a non-profit volunteer organization located in Oak Park, IL. Our REACT team helps out the Oak Park & River Forest Police Departments by providing Extra Eyes and Ears for the police while we are on patrol.

Animal Care League	Membership Calendar
Contact: Jamie Damato, Shelter Director, Email: animalcare@ameritech.net; Phone: (708) 848-8155;
The Animal Care League (ACL) is a non-profit animal welfare organization serving Oak Park and the surrounding areas. Founded in 1973 as the Village Humane Society, ACL is dedicated to finding homes for stray and abandoned dogs and cats, promoting animal welfare, and providing education programs.

Center for New Community
Contact: Email: newcomm@newcomm.org; Phone: (708) 848-0319; Fax: (708) 848-0319;
The Center for New Community is a faith-based initiative whose mission is to revitalize congregations and community for genuine social, economic and political democracy.

Community Chest of Oak Park & River Forest	Membership
Contact: Email: Staff@commchestoprf.org; Phone: (708) 386-4885;
In 1935 a group of Oak Park and River Forest business leaders came together to organize a community giving program to provide support to local charities. The Community Chest of Oak Park & River Forest was the name designated to the new organization that would launch this fundraising effort. Today, our volunteer driven Community Chest, a not-for-profit United Way, continues its original mission of raising funds locally to provide funding to human care services for those who live or work in Oak Park and River Forest.

Friends of the OPPL	Membership Calendar
Contact: Phone: (708) 445-6260;
Since 1948, the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library have worked to support the Library and to build bridges between the Library and the community.

Historical Society of OPRF	Membership
Contact: Email: flipo@rcn.com; Phone: (708) 848-6755;
Discover the current exhibits at the society, learn about their many programs and events, view a sampling of the Historical Society Archives Online, and even sign-up to be a member on-line!

Illinois Recycling Association	Membership Calendar
Contact: Email: ilrecycle@aol.com; Phone: (708) 358-0050; Fax: (708) 358-0051;
The Illinois Recycling Association is the only collective voice for recycling on critical waste management issues facing this state. We represent your interests at the state level.

Illinois West Suburban NOW
Contact: Edie Naselli-Carpenter, Email: m_cayer@hotmail.com; Phone: (847) 587-8428;
The Purpose of NOW is to take action to bring women into the mainstream of American society now, exercising all the privileges and responsibilities thereof in truly equal partnership with men.

Infant Welfare Society of Oak Park and River Forest	Calendar
Contact: Email: InfantWelfareOP@aol.com; Phone: (708) 848-0528; Fax: (708) 848-5855;

League of Women Voters of OPRF	Membership Calendar
Contact: Tina Birnbaum, Co-President, Email: tina_birnbaum@yahoo.com;
The League of Women Voters, a non-partisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through citizen education and advocacy.

Oak Park Council On International Affairs
Contact: Mildred Erhardt, Phone: (708) 366-5828;
The Oak Park "CIA" was founded in 1930's as an organization to study world cultures and problems. In 1964 it joined with the Peace Corps to create the "School to School" program which helped to build or renovate well over 200 schools throughout the world.

Oak Park Regional Housing Center
Contact: Email: rentinop@aol.com; Phone: (708) 848-7150;
The Oak Park Regional Housing Center has listings for apartments in a variety of sizes, styles, rents and building types. Your choices range from studio apartments in modern complexes to large apartments in vintage 2 and 3 flats. But whatever housing you choose, you will be able to take advantage of all the fine services available in our Village. Our staff helps to make your apartment search smooth and easy.

OPRF Community Foundation
Contact: Email: Advisors@oprfcommfd.org; Phone: (708) 209-1560; Fax: (708) 386-4886;
Established in 1958 to provide a tangible, permanent contribution to the future of our community, we manage and distribute grants to public service, self-help and charitable organizations as well as scholarship dollars through our local schools. By serving as a community "savings account"--made possible by gifts and bequests from any number of companies, foundations, families and individuals like you--we have a remarkable flexibility to bring the charitable goals of our donors to reality.

Responsible Economic Development - Citizens of Oak Park
Contact: Email: info@redcoop.org; Phone: (708) 383-2600; Fax: (708) 383-2895;
The mission of REDCOOP is to promote true community-led planning and economic development in our Village. We believe a community-led planning and development process, one that encourages a substantial level of citizen leadership and decision-making responsibility, will be more consistently effective in producing results that satisfy the needs and interests of all Village stakeholders.

River Forest Community Center	Calendar
Contact: Phone: (708) 771-6159 ; Fax: (708) 771-8958;
The River Forest Community Center is an Illinois not-for-profit organization, which was incorporated in 1975 for the purpose of providing educational, recreational and social programs to the residents of River Forest and the surrounding communities.

Thatcher Woods Savanna Restoration Project
Contact: Jean & Victor Guarino, Email: guarinodd@juno.com; Phone: (708) 848-7175;
Thatcher Woods Savanna Restoration Project is a community-based volunteer organization dedicated to the ecological restoration, conservation and presevration of Thatcher Woods in River Forest, Illinois, a holding of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County.

Trailside Museum
Contact: Email: merganser@aol.com; Phone: (708) 366-6530; Fax: (708) 771-1512;
Nestled in one of Cook County's most diverse woodlands and savannas, Trailside Museum was established in 1931 as a museum of natural history and wildlife haven. There are a number of exhibits on the native flora and fauna in this area as well as hiking trails through the surrounding woods.

Unity Temple Foundation
Contact: Email: unity-temple@msn.com; Phone: (708) 383-8873;
Take a cybertour of the interior spaces of Frank Lloyd Wright's celebrated Unity Temple.

Universal Access Commission
Contact: Frank Heitzman, Chair, Phone: (708) 848-8844;
The Oak Park Universal Access Commission was created to advise the Village in its efforts to facilitate full participation in community activities by its disabled residents, to bring disabled persons into the mainstream of Oak Park life by recognizing that disabled persons can lead proud and productive lives, to promote Universal Access throughout the Village, and to heighten public awareness.

Volunteer Center of OPRF	Membership
Contact: Abby Schmelling, Email: abbycvolad@aol.com; Phone: (708) 386-3393;
The Oak Park Area Source for volunteer opportunities and services. Features information about the Center and how to become a volunteer.

West Suburbs REACT Team
Contact: Email: react@westsuburbsreact.com;
West suburbs React is a non-profit volunteer organization located in Oak Park, IL. Our REACT team helps out the Oak Park & River Forest Police Departments by providing Extra Eyes and Ears for the police while we are on patrol.