THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO HELP NEIGHBORS IN NEED
Giving Tuesday has passed but it’s not too late to donate! There’s no better time to donate and give back to those in need than the holiday season. The opportunities to give back are abundant. We've listed a few favorite local charitable organizations that are in need of your support this season that specifically help local families in need. Here are 7 Spectacular Festive Ways to Help Local Families In Need this Season
1. Make a Wish Foundation
This organization creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses each year. Since being founded locally in 1985, Make-A-Wish Illinois has granted more than 16,000 wishes and continues its mission to share the power of a wish® with children in all 102 counties across the state.
2. Glen Ellyn Food Pantry
Don your favorite holiday sweater and join in the Christmas Sweater Shuffle, a 5K run through Glen Ellyn sponsored by ko-ze wine room starting at 7:30 am on Sun., Dec. 12. Runners and their fans are encouraged to make donations of needed groceries at the starting line (466 N. Main St.) to the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry.
3. Cal’s Angels 12 Days of Christmas
The annual 12 Days of Christmas Program was created to help families who have a child fighting cancer with special circumstances. It is Cal’s Angels’ goal to help these families focus on making memories with one another and not worry about the stress brought on by the holidays. Cal’s will provide a family gift, a gift card for their holiday dinner, and a family game. Donate today!
4. Teen Parent Connection
Since 1985, Teen Parent Connection has delivered education, support, and resources to adolescent parents and their children in DuPage County. Your partnership allows for young families to have extra support during the holiday season. Last year’s generous support brought every child served an opportunity to experience the warmth and kindness of the holiday season. Help again this year! www.teenparentconnection.org/holiday-program/
5. Special Olympics “A Very Special Christmas” Album
For the last 30 years, the biggest and brightest voices in the recording industry have generously lent their time and talents to Special Olympics to create the holiday album series – A Very Special Christmas (AVSC) – the single most successful benefit recording in musical history. Get yours today!
6. Family Counseling Services
The holidays can be a very hard time for many after losing loved ones, living far from home, etc. This local organization provides a wide range of counseling services in Aurora. If you, a family member, loved one or friend are going through difficulties, they can help you get through these tough times. Your donation can also help those in need!
7. Our Children’s Homestead
Our Children’s Homestead (OCH) believes that every youth, despite their troubled past, deserves the opportunity and is capable of developing healthy family relationships and participating in typical life experiences. Donate today!
