Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove

03/27/2026

03/25/2026

Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove
Recognizes 5th Grade Student Council at Clearmont Elementary School

On Thursday March 5, 2026, Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove (CCC) recognized members of the 5th Grade Student Council at Clearmont School in Elk Grove. Coalition members on the Youth Recognition Team and school staff celebrated with students to recognize their service and leadership in the school and community. Students planned a wide variety of ways to enrich the school community. They deliver a birthday card to staff members on their special day. On National Kindness Day, students passed out stickers to students and made positive announcements. They decorated the hallways in celebration of Read Across America week! Student Council members help students and staff in classrooms. Council members also make a positive impact in their community by collecting 205 pounds of candy to send to active military. Future plans include cleaning up the community on Earth Day and be on the look-out for new plantings around the school this Spring. Student Council members were presented with a recognition certificate for CITIZENSHIP and each student received a goodie bag of fun items and a treat. We are proud of the positive character demonstrated by these students as they strive to make Clearmont School a safe and welcoming place to learn and grow!

02/17/2026

Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove
Recognizes The Kindness Club at Brentwood Elementary School

On Thursday February 5, 2026, Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove (CCC) recognized members of the Kindness Club at Brentwood School in Des Plaines. Coalition members on the Youth Recognition Team, school staff sponsors and principal celebrated with students to recognize their service and leadership in the school and community.

The Kindness Club’s goal is to “promote a sense of community” throughout the school. Several times a year, members teach lessons on kindness in every classroom. The lesson includes a read aloud story and the book is then donated to the classroom. On Friday mornings, Kindness Club members, shaking pom poms and holding signs, can be seen and heard cheering outside(weather permitting) as they welcome students to school. Students also write positive notes to hang on student lockers, and organize community service projects for WINGS and the pediatric unit at Northwest Community Hospital.

The Kindness Club was presented with a recognition certificate for CARING and each student received a goodie bag of fun items and a treat. We are proud of the positive character demonstrated by these students as they strive to make Brentwood School a safe, KIND and welcoming place to learn!

CCC recognizes youth in the community who demonstrate positive character through their personal behaviors and work within their home, school, neighborhood and community.

CCC continues to look for youth in the community to recognize for their service and/or leadership. If you would like to nominate an individual or group for this recognition, please contact: [email protected].

01/19/2026

Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove
Recognizes Scout Troop 95

On Sunday January 11, 2026, Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove (CCC) recognized Scouts in Troop 95 at their Winter Court of Honor. Coalition members on the Youth Recognition Team, Troop leaders and family members recognized and celebrated Scouts for their community service and leadership. Examples of their community service include numerous Eagle Scout service projects completed or underway, from building benches to collecting clothes for victims of domestic abuse, and from building collection boxes for discarded American flags to building little free libraries for the community. This work demonstrates their commitment to living the Scout Oath to “help other people at all times.” Scouts were presented with a recognition certificate for demonstrating the character pillar of CITIZENSHIP through their service. They also received a swag bag of goodies to enjoy. We are proud of the positive character demonstrated by these young men and wome

CCC recognizes youth in the community who demonstrate positive character through their personal behaviors and work within their home, school, community and globally.

CCC continues to search for youth in the community to recognize for their service and/or leadership. If you would like to nominate an individual or group for this recognition, please contact: [email protected].

01/06/2026

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12/02/2025

It was a busy morning at the CCC Monthly Meeting. We had a very successful toy drive for Toys for Tots, thanks to the generous residents of the Elk Grove Community. We also recognized member, Jane Gregga, for her outstanding Citizenship!

If you are interested in joining the CCC, comment below!

10/30/2025

Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove
Recognizes High School District 214 NJROTC

On Wednesday October 15, 2025, Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove (CCC)
recognized High School District 214 student cadets in the NJROTC program, which is
made up of students from all six highs schools within the District. Coalition members
on the Youth Recognition Team honored their service and leadership during a special
awards ceremony attended by the Wheeling High School Principal, NJROTC adult
leaders, a District 214 Board of Education representative, as well as hundreds of
parents and friends of the cadets.
CCC recognized the cadets for their 1,054 Community Service hours working with
projects such as cleanup at the Arlington Heights Library, setting up the traveling
“Remember Our Fallen Memorial” in Rolling Meadows and assisting with
children’s activities at Wheeling’s Brat-Fest. Their Color Guard also served numerous
community events.

CCC members were proud to award the District 214 NJROTC with a certificate of
recognition for their Citizenship and an honorarium.
CCC recognizes youth in the community who demonstrate positive character through
their personal behaviors and work within their home, school, neighborhood and
community.
CCC continues to look for youth in the community to recognize for their service and/or
leadership. If you would like to nominate an individual or group for this recognition,
please contact: [email protected]

06/17/2025

Community Character Coalition is hosting our annual Back to School backpack drive which runs through July 18. Only new backpacks will be accepted. Drop off locations are on the flyer below.

Please help us welcome our students back to school this fall with the supplies they need.

Thank you in advance!