‘Tis the Season of Giving
More than any other time of year, the holiday season serves as a time when people are reminded to give to those less fortunate.
Though times are tough, working together as a community we can make a difference.
Show your support and help make the holidays brighter for families and children in need.
Ways to Help
Toy drives are a great way to bring smiles to the faces of the many children in need of cheer during the holidays.
There are several local organizations leading drives to collect toys for kids.
New and unwrapped gifts can be dropped off at any of the following locations.
| Kim’s Black Belt Academy 5 S. Spring St. Elgin, IL 60120 |
Elgin State Bank 445 Summit St.Elgin, IL 60121 |
| A-American Self Storage 830 Steel St. Elgin, IL 60123 |
Citicorp Trust Bank 2150 Point Blvd Ste 500 Elgin, IL 60123 |
| Elgin Moose Family Center 925 S McLean Blvd. Elgin, IL 60123 |
Elgin State Bank 1001 S Randall Rd. Elgin, IL 60123 |
| Elgin Township Office 729 S McLean Blvd. Elgin, IL 60123 |
Elgin VFW 1601 Weld Rd. Elgin, IL 60123 |
| Harris Bank 473 Redington Dr. Elgin, IL 60123 |
Kane County Teachers Credit Union 111 S Hawthorne St. Elgin, IL 60123 |
| Marcus Cinema 111 S Randall Rd. Elgin, IL 60123 |
Young Rembrandts 23 N Union St. Elgin, IL 60123 |
| Del Webb (Edgewater) 2554 Edgewater Dr. Elgin, IL 60124 |
Fox Valley Fire and Safety 2730 Pinnacle Dr. Elgin, IL 60124 |
Food drives are also necessary, especially in this tough economy. Local pantries have reported having to turn families away who come in for assistance, and demand currently is at an all-time high.
Help replenish non-perishable food items at any of the following locations:
| Centro de Informacion 28 N. Grove Ave. Elgin, IL 60120 |
Community Crisis Center 37 S. Geneva St. Elgin, IL 60120 |
| Salvation Army 316 Douglas Ave. Elgin, IL 60120 |
Two Rivers Head Start 620 Wing St. Elgin, IL 60120 |
| First Congregational Church 256 E. Chicago St. Elgin, IL 60120 |
Lighthouse Community Church pantry 325 South St. Elgin, IL 60120 |
| Elgin City Hall lobby 150 Dexter Court Elgin, IL 60120 |
The Centre of Elgin 100 Symphony Way Elgin, IL 60120 |
| United Way of Elgin 2022 Larkin Ave. Elgin, IL 60120 |
Custom Aluminum 540 W. Division St. South Elgin |
| The Courier News 300 Lake St. Elgin, IL 60120 |
Or National City Bank locations at 791 S. Randall Road, South Elgin; 2429 Randall Road, Carpentersville; 543 E. Main St., East Dundee; 28 N. Grove Ave., Elgin; 1695 Larkin Ave., Elgin; 850 Meacham Road, Elk Grove Village; 1300 Route 47, Huntley; 606 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg; 2425 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg; 835 S. Randall Road, Elgin; and 390 S. Eighth St., West Dundee.
Or Elgin Fire stations at: 550 Summit St.; 650 Big Timber Road; 2455 Royal Ave.; 599 S. McLean Blvd., 804 Villa St.; 707 W. Chicago St., 3270 Long Common Parkway.
6 Comments
Julie
12.05.2008
Start collecting boxes and the places you work! This is a good way for everyone to be involved and make a difference! People don’t realize how much a little help can benefit so many others.
April
12.05.2008
It is VERY important that people who are able give toys or food this season, in this tough economy. Thanks for the list, Sherman.
Teresa
12.05.2008
With the current economy there are a lot of children and families who are going to need some help this Christmas. I know the Elgin food pantry had to turn people away for Thanksgiving. I hope everyone takes a few moments to keep in mind those in need this year. Even one toy, or small bag or groceries can help!
EStreet
12.05.2008
It’s such a challenge for families this year to give their children a nice Christmas. More than ever, people need help. Give what you can because the littlest amount helps.
marathonman
12.08.2008
With this economy organizations like United Way are really struggling to make sure they can keep their promises. This is a great list.
Mary
12.30.2008
Great list here! I love to pick a child to buy for every Christmas! If I don’t do that, I at least try to make sure that I donate toys somewhere. It breaks my heart to think that kids out there don’t get what they want for Christmas and that they sometimes get nothing at all. It makes me realize how blessed I was growing up and how I continue to be blessed as an adult! For that, I am thankful which is why I try to give back!
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