What is Gratitude Generation?

Gratitude Generation (G2) is a nonprofit organization based in Deerfield, IL. Our missions is to instill gratitude in future generations through education and service. As a teen board member, I help plan, set up, and run events to raise money and educate people about various problems impacting the Chicago region.

Events I have helped taken part in:

Bernie’s Book Bank

Feed my Starving Children

Valentines for Veterans

Sponsor-a-Military-Family for Thanksgiving

Fun Run & Walk to raise funds for a guide dog for a local teen

Scavenger Hunt to Build Survival Backpacks

Sponsor-a-Teacher Gratitude Gifts

Educational program exploring homelessness

Educational program addressing mental health

Multiple food drives & Bake Sales to raise money for numerous things

Events I have Planned and Run:

Deerfield Food Pantry Bake Sale - Raised $3,000

Foster Children Educational Event

Mental Health Brain Break - Partnered with Paws for Patrick

G2 5th Annual Gala - Raised $97,000 - Provided items for silent auction and was on the event’s committee