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
Learn more about G2: https://www.gratitudegeneration.org/