The Ark @arkchicago

Happy #NationalVolunteerMonth! Dive into April's News from The Ark at conta.cc/3Un6bAt and celebrate the heart of our community with inspiring volunteer stories, highlighting the families and individuals who have contributed over 9,000 hours of service this year.

We're excited to announce the grand opening of The Market, The Ark's expanded pantry now four times the size! Offering a variety of kosher food, personal care items, and household essentials for the Chicagoland Jewish community, The Market is here to fill in gaps wherever needed.

🎭 The Ark's Purim seudah brought smiles, delicious treats, and celebration to our community. Thank you to our staff, volunteers, and donors for making this day so special, and to Rabbi Shlomo Tenenbaum, Ruby Harris, and Alice Weinstein for their fantastic musical performances.

March's News from The Ark is out at conta.cc/3PBwBvF! Get a sneak peek of The Market as part of our National Nutrition Month celebration, honor Women's History Month with a spotlight on one of The Ark's outstanding leaders, and learn about our upcoming Purim festivities.

Excitement is in the air as we celebrate our move into The Ark's new home, a milestone mARKed by inspiring words shared by our dedicated staff. As we embark on this new chapter, the enthusiasm of our team and unwavering commitment to our clients continue to light the way.

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Celebrate Purim 5784 with The Ark and spread joy in our community! Send printed greeting cards or e-cards to friends and family, or give matanot l'evyonim which will be distributed to those in need on Purim day. Visit arkchicago.org/purim5784 to make a gift and learn more.

K-2 Girl Scouts from Solomon Schechter Day School in Northbrook turned cookie sales into 'Celebration Bags' for clients of The Ark Northwest, complete with cake mixes, frosting, and heartfelt cards. Thank you to these young volunteers for their kindness and community spirit!

Check out February's update from The Ark at conta.cc/3T7Bper! Get a sneak peek at our expanded home in West Rogers Park, and learn how you can be part of our Friendly Greeter Team to welcome the community to this wonderful new space.

Happy Birthday to Mitchell and Eli! These 11-year-old students from Solomon Schechter Day School turned their birthday celebration into a mission of kindness, inviting their friends to support The Ark with pantry donations for their special day. 🎉🎂🥳

As we observe #PovertyAwarenessMonth, we remember that hardship can touch anyone's life. Yet, it is not life's challenges that define us, but how we respond to them. The Ark believes in empowering each person to discover their best self and their own path to self-reliance.

Transform lives with The Ark. Join our 2024 Dinner-Less Dinner, where your support directly empowers over 5,000 individuals and 98% of every dollar donated at arkchicago.org/dld goes to our critical services. Choose to give monthly and see your first donation matched!

Happy Tu B'Shevat from all of us at The Ark! May this New Year for the trees be a time of growth, renewal, and joy in the beauty of nature and tradition.

It was an honor to welcome State Senator @senvillivalam and State Representative @kevinfor16th for a tour of The Ark's new facility. Your support is invaluable as we embark on this exciting new chapter of serving our community, and we look forward to many more milestones ahead!

Thank you to the volunteers at Café Ark who served a catered dinner for Ark clients at FREE Synagogue. This bimonthly program provides clients an opportunity to socialize, enjoy a restaurant-style community meal, and interact with our tireless volunteer team.

Explore The Ark's 2023 Annual Report, highlighting the achievements made possible by all our supporters. From financial aid to mental health services, our united efforts have empowered thousands. Discover the community behind this impact at arkchicago.org/2023annualrepo….

Dive into the The Ark's first newsletter of 2024 at conta.cc/48VInrU! Discover heartwarming client success stories from the past year, a recap of the impact you made through our Year-End Matching Challenge, and see how we commemorated MLK Day with community spirit.

This past Friday, #TheNachshonProject, a fellowship program for Jewish college students, partnered with The Ark for an enriching mini-internship experience. It was a pleasure to connect with these leaders of tomorrow and offer real-world perspectives on Jewish community service.

The Ark thanks Ida Crown Jewish Academy's seniors for their Tikkun Olam spirit! While some of their peers volunteer in Israel, they sorted through an entire storage pod of donations to our Chicago pantry. These essential items are now ready for speedy distribution to clients.

For their 5th birthdays, Miles and Orion invited their friends at Moriah Preschool to join in a special Ark donation drive. Their efforts brought in a cartful of donations for the pantry today, showcasing the joy of giving and community support. What an amazing mitzvah!

Happy New Year from all of us at The Ark! As we embark on another year of meaningful and transformative impact, we are deeply grateful for the unwavering trust and support extended by the Chicagoland Jewish community throughout 2023.