Hi Friends,
It continues to be busy at HSP as many people are reaching out for help. Parents are submitting applications for their children to be enrolled in the Children's Project. Meanwhile seniors are calling too and sending in applications for the Senior Citizen Project. After all the bills are paid, moms and dads are not able to purchase extras such as toys for their children to open on Christmas day. And our precious seniors do not have money left over to buy themselves anything special after paying rent and purchasing medicine.
We need your help to make Christmas merry for all the 1600+ children and 245 seniors hoping for presents under the tree.
Our goal is to provide every child with a book, toys, and a $25 gift card. We aim to provide every senior with two $25 gift cards. Here are three ways that you can be Santa's helper:
1. Purchase a $25 gift card to Target or Walmart. Mail it to our center, or drop it by our center Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. You are also welcome to place gift cards through the mail slot in our front door outside of these hours.
2. Mail a check to our center or donate online HERE to provide a donation to purchase gift cards or toys. Please just note in the memo field or online comment field; donation to purchase gift cards or toys.
3. Purchase toys or host a toy drive. We need toys for children ages 3 - 15 years old. The most needed items are for girls 3 - 5 years old and children ages 8 - 15 years old. Toys can be mailed or dropped off at our center.
To access the toy drive flyer for the list of needed items, click HERE.
Please feel free to contact us via email or phone if you have any questions or need additional information.
You can put smiles on the faces of seniors and children by giving them something special to open on Christmas morning.
Yours in Love and Service,
Kristin Senne
Executive Director
P.S.: Click HERE to donate and provide for children and seniors for Christmas. You are also welcome to mail a check to HSP at 465 Randy Rd, Carol Stream, IL 60188.
