Gratitude Generation
Gratitude Generation (g2) is a nonprofit organization that encourages the volunteer efforts of children and families with a special emphasis on cultivating community leadership in children. g2 initiates community service projects and partners with local nonprofit organizations, providing volunteers and donations to support their efforts. HPCF’s grant funding is used to purchase supplies for inclusion in 4 Your Care Kits that consist of toiletries needed for basic hygiene, including soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and deodorant. These items can be expensive, particularly for residents without access to transportation or low-cost retailers. Additionally, toiletries cannot be distributed by organizations that are receiving federal funding to give out food aid. g2’s program helps fill that gap by partnering with HPCF grantee Northern Illinois Food Bank to distribute personal-care kits at their Mobile Markets.