Monday, March 4, 2013
People's Resource Center in Wheaton will give away its 10,000th refurbished computer at a celebration of its Computer Access Program.
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Monday, March 4
People’s Resource Center (PRC) on Wednesday will host a celebration in honor of its Computer Access program, which is giving away its 10,000th free, refurbished computer to a PRC client. PRC also offers free computer classes to low-income citizens of DuPage County, and students in these classes are eligible to receive a computer for their home. The program was designed to help eliminate the "digital divide" by giving people the tools to achieve mainstream wages and a career path—long term solutions to escaping poverty. “Distributing 10,000 computers is an enormous milestone," Kim Perez, Executive Director of People’s Resource Center said in a statement. "Through this program, PRC seeks to improve economic opportunity for low-income …
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
People's Resource Center in Wheaton seeks donations of lightly-used prom dresses for its clients as prom season approaches.
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Wednesday, February 27
People’s Resource Center (PRC) in Wheaton is seeking donations of lightly-used or new formal dresses, accessories and shoes, so girls who would otherwise not have a dress for prom can be “Belles of the Ball” with their peers. Through March 29, PRC accept donations of girls’ formal wear at its Wheaton (201 S. Naperville Road) and Westmont (649 Blackhawk Dr.) locations Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. On Saturday, March 30, PRC will invite girls agest 14 to 18 to choose the perfect dress at the Doubletree Suites hotel in Downers Grove. There will also be stylists demonstrating makeup techniques, according to a news release from PRC. “Last year, we were delighted with the response from the community for …
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Whole Foods raises more than $33,000 to donate to People's Resource Center through recyclable bag refunds.
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Wednesday, January 23
The Whole Foods Market stores in Wheaton and Willowbrook raised more than $33,000 to benefit the People’s Resource Center (PRC) food pantry. The stores’ “One Dime at a Time” program ran from October through December, and allowed customers to accept a refund for using recyclable bags or donate it to PRC. The “Grab and Give” program enabled customers to donate larger amounts of money at the register during November and December, according to a PRC statement. “We are grateful for our partnership with Whole Foods Market and are truly honored to be a recipient of their generosity,” said Jennifer Barger Williamson, Director of Development at PRC. “Their donation allows us to purchase healthy, nutritious food, meat and produce for the 3,200 …
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Holiday lunch to benefit local food pantry.
People's Resource Center (PRC) presents its annual women's luncheon, "Celebrating Creativity and Compassion." The holiday celebration takes place on Wednesday, November 28 at Arrowhead Golf Club, 26W151 Butterfield Road, Wheaton, from 11:30am to 2:00pm. The luncheon is sponsored by Wheaton Bank and Trust. Tickets are available for $75 by calling 630-682-5402, ext. 233 or ordering online at: http://www.peoplesrc.org/default.aspx?EventId=122. This year’s silent auction features unique pieces of art, jewelry and pottery made by the artisans of PRC Art Studio, which brings together women and families to learn, create, and express themselves through art. Proceeds from the sale will support the artists as well as vital programs at PRC. …
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
People's Resource Center receives 10,752 Huggies diapers to distribute to low-income DuPage County families.
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012
People’s Resource Center (PRC) received 10,752 Huggies diapers through a partnership with the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) and Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc. (K.I.D.S.) earlier this month, according to a press release from PRC. PRC will distribute the diapers to low-income DuPage County families. According to the most recent census, 22 percent of American children live at or below the poverty line, according to the release. In many cases, their families cannot provide the diapers they need because diapers, which can cost as much as $100 a month, cannot be bought with the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, commonly known as “food stamps”) or the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, …
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
PRC receives more than $10,000 from Whole Foods.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Whole Foods presented a check for $10,348.92 to People’s Resource Center (PRC) on Valentine’s Day at Whole Foods located at 151 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton. The store raised funds through two programs: Bag Hunger program and One Dime at a Time. Every time a customer brought his or her own reusable bags, Whole Foods Market gave a refund of 10 cents per bag. The customer could then donate that dime to a designated local charity. In addition, Whole Foods’ personnel asked for cash donations as well as non-perishable food for the PRC food pantry. To thank the store, staff members from PRC gave out valentines on Tuesday, Feb. 14, to Whole Foods customers. “We are so grateful to Whole Foods and its customers,” said Kim Perez, PRC executive …
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
The Wheaton business community can kick back, eat, drink and dance on Front Street Wednesday, Jun. 29.
For the first time, business communities from the north and south sides of Wheaton can eat, drink, dance and mingle in the street at the first annual Wheaton Outdoor Office Block Party on Front Street Wednesday, Jun. 29. Mike Burke, manager at The Bank Restaurant, came up with the idea for the event with hopes to give Wheaton workers a chance to "connect and relax after a stressful work day—what I believe we’ve all been having. "We can kick back, have a drink and some food, listen to some music and maybe dance ... just have a good time,” Burke said. Rock cover band Person 2 Person, featuring Wheaton resident Joe Cuttone on bass, will perform 70s and 80s hits at the event, and Matthew Whiteford, a Jim Beam-sponsored national champion BBQ …
Saturday, May 21, 2011
In celebration of its 15th anniversary of Volunteer Day, Nicor is sending 20-25 volunteers Saturday to the People's Resource Center.
Nicor will celebrate its 15th anniversary of Volunteer Day Saturday with the help of employees, families, and community members who will spend the day completing 23 volunteer projects at non-profit organizations across the Nicor service area. In Wheaton, 20 to 25 volunteers will go to the People's Resource Center (PRC), 201 Naperville Road, to work in the food pantry, plant flowers, wash windows and whatever else time allows, according to PRC Executive Director Kim Perez. "We're really excited that Nicor chose us as one of their locations," Perez said Friday. "The volume of volunteers is allowing us to get some things done that we may have had to pay for (otherwise)—so they're really generous." Perez said she'll be at the center Saturday …
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