Community outreach programs are designed to reach out to the immediate surrounding community and engage their involvement. Illinois Council-member homes host special programs all year round that involve other community organizations in facility life.

Some programs include:

• Career Day for Grade School Children
• Intergenerational Programs with College Fraternities or Sororities
• Local Boys and Girls Club Programs
• Tutoring Children and Youth
• Story-Reading for Local Children at the Library or at the Center

• Celebration Honoring Fire Department
• Community Gardening Program with Local Nursery
• Community Safety Program with Police Department
• Creating Crafts, Knit Blankets, etc. for Raffles - Donate Proceeds to Local Charity
• Dinner with Amvets Post Members and Resident Veterans
• Dinner to Benefit the Homeless with Local Charity
• Hosting Neighborhood Blood Drive
• Organizing Donations for Community Shelters and Social Service Organizations

• Art Appreciation Program with Volunteers from Local Arts Association
• Art Show with Park District Volunteers
• Cultural Heritage Event with Ethnic Organization
• Local History Program with Historical Society
• Presentation by Local Travel Agency

• Computer Classes
• Health Education or Lecture Series with Experts from Community
  Health Groups or Hospitals

• Authors' Reading and Book-signing
• Auto Show Event with Classic Car Club Members
• Community Dance, Theatre Company Performances or Improvisational Groups
• Cooking Demonstrations with Local Chefs
• Gospel Concert with Local Churches