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You can typically find mother-daughter duo Tracy and Ava in Westmont on Thursday evenings for food distribution. With a full-time job and school during the day, the pair were delighted to find an opportunity that allowed them to spend time together and give back.

“My favorite part is intake,” Ava shared. “It’s really nice to get to interact with some of the people you’re helping.”

They started volunteering at PRC through National Charity League’s Clarendon Hills-Hinsdale chapter. NCL is a multi-generational civic group that embraces philanthropy, leadership and culture. Last year 65 NCL members, including Ava and Tracy, volunteered more than 580 hours at PRC’s Westmont Food Pantry.

“You don’t realize how many people in your own community need these services. It’s nice to all be working toward the same goal, whether we’re filling a cart or packing a [produce] bag,” Tracy said.

“I thought this was a good way to spend time with Ava as well as teach her to give back.”

The next generation of philanthropic leaders. In 2019, PRC launched the Junior Board at Westmont High School to engage young people with philanthropy and provide leadership opportunities. Over the last two years, members have volunteered more than 1,000 hours with PRC. The PRC Jr. Board of Westmont High School was awarded West Suburban Philanthropic Network’s Young Philanthropists of the Year Award for 2022