OPEN ARMS MISSION In conjunction with Raymond Chevrolet of Antioch, a $1,500 donation was made to Open Arms Mission. Open Arms Mission, now in its 24th year, services Antioch and Lake Villa Townships. The nonprofit organization assists neighbors with food, daily living necessities and outreach referrals. They serve, on average, 235 local families per week, offering them the opportunity to come once a week. Beyond the food pantry, Open Arms Mission works with families on rental assistance, auto insurance and provides funds for counseling for mental health services. Approximately 65 core volunteers assist families in need each week. Owner of Raymond Chevrolet, Mark Scarpelli, has been involved with Open Arms Mission since its inception. Scarpelli acknowledges that the need continues to grow as he recalls seeing lines wrapped around the Open Arms Mission building. “Car dealers get it,” said Scarpelli. “They are at the heart of their communities, and they want to give back.” Scarpelli was instrumental in establishing the Chicagoland Dealers Care program in 2008 during his time serving on the CATA Board of Directors. In addition to supporting the Open Arms Mission, Scarpelli’s dealership has been donating vehicles to families in need. Scarpelli says, “We don’t turn a blind eye to that ever.” CATA UP TO SPEED 15
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