EcoShip Community Events

Events are gatherings we host, organize, or take part in with community partners. These include collection drives, sustainability meetups, and larger fundraising events that support our mission.

Events may take place at the EcoShip store or out in the community. Each listing includes location details so you know where to find us.

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Featured Event:
CFW's Annual Fundraiser Benefitting EcoShip

Join Chicago Financial Women for a fall evening of networking, drinks, and fundraising—all in support of a great cause!

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  • Group of nine people in a room with wooden flooring, some standing, some kneeling or sitting, with construction materials and tools visible around.

    Volunteer at the Store

    Volunteer your time at our store.

    Volunteers help with sorting incoming packaging and organizing the shop.

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  • Social Volunteer Event (Book Club pt. 2)

    Saturday, November 7th
    12:00pm-2:00pm

    Sort packaging materials and afterwards, join us for book club, pt. 2. Details and RSVP below.

    Details + RSVP

  • Fundraiser Benefitting EcoShip

    Tuesday, November 17th
    5:00pm-8:00pm

    Join Chicago Financial Women for a fall evening of networking, drinks, and fundraising—all in support of EcoShip.

    Cost: $75-$100

    Tickets

  • Social Volunteer Event (Yoga Edition)

    Sunday, November 15th
    Volunteering 2:00pm-3:00pm
    Yoga 3:00pm-4:00pm

    Help sort packaging at EcoShip and then join us for yoga! Proceeds from the yoga class will benefit Saucedo Elementary’s EcoShip collection and educational program.

    Cost: $15-$35

    Tickets

  • Thanksgiving Volunteering

    Saturdays, November 28th
    10:00am-12:00pm

    Help sort packaging materials at our headquarters. This event is open to ages 12+. RSVP’s required.

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  • Clothing Swap

    Sunday, December 6th
    12:00pm-2:00pm

    Bring up to 20 pieces to swap out for new ones!

    Cost: $10-$20

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  • Informational Program (Palos Heights)

    Tuesday, December 8th
    7:00pm-8:00pm
    Palos Heights Public Library

    Discover how keeping materials in circulation reduces landfill waste, saves money, and supports stronger, more resilient communities.

    Register Here

  • Social Volunteer Event (After Hours)

    Thursday, December 10th
    6:00pm-7:30pm

    Help sort packaging materials at our store. Stick around afterwards for a social hour where you’ll meet our team and find out how else you can get involved.

    RSVP SOON

  • Book, Puzzle, and Game Swap

    Saturday, December 12th
    11:00am-2:00pm

    Exchange up to 10 books, puzzles, and/or games!

    Cost: FREE

    RSVP

  • Gift Wrapping

    Saturday, December 12th
    11:00am-2:00pm

    Need last-minute gift wrapping? Our associate board will wrap your gifts using recycled gift wrap.

    Suggested Donation: $5/gift

    RSVP

Interested in having EcoShip at your event?

Choose from 2 options:

  1. Tabling (starting at $125*)
    Our team will have trivia questions, educational programming, and more information about our organization.

  2. Collection of Materials (starting at $325*)
    Our team will collect up to 15 items on our list of accepted items.

Reach out at events@ecoship.org with more details.

*Programming fees help us pay for a van rental, staffing, and materials needed for each event. Your support helps keep our organization running.