Fundraising Events
Walk for Literacy
This is our major fundraiser. It is held each fall at Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve in Wadsworth (just east of Rt. 41 on Rt. 173). Participants include high school students, tutors, adult learners, staff and community members. Registration information is available from:
Teta Minuzzo - 847-234-1859
Barbara Babb - 847-623-2041 x222
Sign up for fun, food and raffle prizes.
Golf Outing
This event includes 18 holes of Best Ball golf and a cook out at Lake Bluff Golf Course. Individuals may sign up for the cookout and raffle only if they are not golfers. Register with:
Mike Mattson - 847-244-1855
Joan Wilts - 847-573-9918
Vehicle Donation Program
Why trade your vehicle? Donate your car, truck, boat, motorcycle or R.V. - any condition accepted. It will be towed free of charge. All donations are tax-deductible. Literacy Volunteers of Lake County is a 501(c) 3 organization and will provide you with a donation letter.
Mike Mattson - 847-775-1197