Evanston community members are invited to come together and celebrate volunteerism at the 10th annual Evanston Volunteer Recognition Reception on April 24 in Northwestern University’s Ryan Auditorium, Technological Institute, 2145 Sheridan Road. The event will open with a reception at 5:30 p.m., and the program will begin at 6 p.m.
 
Brooke Wiseman, CEO of Blessings in a Backpack, keynote speaker will share her story about the power of volunteerism. Evanston 150 will be honored for its leadership in the campaign to achieve 150,000 hours of service in 2013
 
Free parking will be available after 4 p.m. in the Noyes/Haven/Sheridan Parking lot, and signs will direct attendees to the facility from the lot.