Loaves, Landfills, Vets & Recovery

November in DuPage

View this email in your browser DUPAGE COUNTY ANNOUNCES NEW COUNCIL FOR MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE CARE Greg is pleased to announce his appointment to the new DuPage Council on Strengthening the System for Mental Health and Substance Use Care (DCSS). This council is designed to further integrate Countywide efforts to improve mental health and substance use disorders. Recently Greg and other County Board Members participated in a valuable conversation about the need for mental health and substance use disorder treatment in our community, hosted by Milton Township and the DuPage Health Department. FOOD INSECURITY - A PRESSING ISSUE IN DUPAGE COUNTY 80,000 DuPage County residents don't know where their next meal is coming from. We are fortunate to have organizations such as Loaves & Fishes to help feed those in need. DuPage County Board Members, along with Chairwoman Conroy, spent a little time last week helping to pack holiday meal bags and boxes at the Aurora location.       Pumpkin Smash 2023! Pumpkin composting is important for our environment. It helps prevent landfill greenhouse gas emissions from decomposing organics (currently, landfills are the 3rd largest producers of methane in the U.S.!) and produces useful, nutrient-dense soil. Greg recently participated with the Carol Stream Mayor and Village Board in their annual Pumpkin Smash, Electronics Recycling & Shredding event, funded in partnership with SCARCE and DuPage County.    HAPPY VETERANS DAY   Thank you to all our veterans for your service and sacrifice. In 2022 Greg was proud to advocate for increased funds and staffing for the DuPage County Veterans Assistance Commission.   Greg is working hard as your elected representative, and is very grateful for your support. Click here to support Greg To follow Greg Schwarze - DuPage County Board on Facebook, click here.   Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.