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Dear Friends,
I can’t believe the holidays are right around the corner! This is your official notice that Christmas is NOT canceled at Sharing Connections.
Spreading much needed hope and joy for the children and families we serve this season is so important. Poverty and despair are growing due to the pandemic and basic household items like dressers, beds, and cribs are needed more than ever. Even the simple joy of having a gift to open on Christmas is out of reach for many, but it's a simple luxury we believe every child should be able to enjoy.
Since people are staying home more, toy collection boxes in the community are less relevant. Events to collect toys, gift cards and donations are likely to be virtual or non-existent, and our other donation partners are not able to support Sharing Connections as much this year. We also learned that many of the other area toy programs are being canceled or severely reduced due to logistics, lack of support, and lack of resources.
With all that to consider, we know the holiday celebrations at Sharing Connections must go on! Your support is even more essential than ever before. Below are our upcoming holiday events and celebrations. Mark you calendars and gather your friends! We hope you will join us in spreading cheer, hope, and goodwill to all.
Joyfully,
Beth Carey
Director of Development
ecarey@sharingconnections.org
(630) 971-0565 x229
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It's a Wonderful Life - Virtual Event!
Make a donation November 13th -17th using the link below
and receive a code to watch It's a Wonderful Life on
RedBox On Demand or use it at any RedBox
location for a movie rental of your choice*
“Every time a bell rings an angel gets it’s wings,” is a reminder that
each one of us can be someone's guardian angel when we help them find hope.
Your participation in this event will help families in need receive basic items like beds and cribs for their children that are often sleeping on the floor. Help bring them the hope they need to break the cycle of homelessness.
This classic holiday movie is about George Bailey, a man who has given up his dreams to help others, and whose imminent suicide on Christmas Eve brings about the intervention of his guardian angel, Clarence. Clarence shows George how he has touched the lives of others and how different life would be for his wife and his community if he had not been born. The movie is a reminder that each time we choose to help others it makes a lasting difference.
Often we can't see the snowball effect our kindness
has created but it changes lives every day.
*Codes will be sent via email within two weeks of the donation. Codes can be used any day and do not expire.
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Don't forget the gourmet popcorn!
What's a movie without delicious gourmet popcorn? Plus 50% of the profit goes right to helping Sharing Connections serve those in need!
Popcorn fundraiser only available November 13th -17th. Delivery takes 1-2 weeks.
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Toy Program 2020
Help us celebrate the 9th year of this 100% donation based local toy program.
Collect toys, gift cards, and donations to help spread cheer to local children and families struggling with poverty.
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Check out our toy wish list, Amazon lists and other toy program information on our website. |
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Please note: Amazon wish list items are meant as a guide. Due to ever changing inventories some items may become unavailable. Similar items are always welcome. |
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Celebrate the holidays with trivia fun! |
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Gather your friends, family, and teams for our holiday trivia events! One for the office and one for the family. Great prizes for each!
Questions are multiple choice so no special knowledge is needed. It's a fun and friendly game with great prizes that support local businesses.
Each ticket allows you to select one answer per question. Play as a team or individual. Watch the live feed on YouTube and play on your phone, computer, tablet or other similar device.
*Office Party: December 11, 2020 at 2pm
Family/Friends Party: December 18, 2020 at 7pm
Proceeds will benefit Sharing Connections which helps local people struggling with poverty by providing beds, furniture and household items.
You can still have a holiday celebration with your friends and family, to help those in need, and keep everyone safer at home!
P.S. Office Party packages also include a Redbox movie rental code for each login (for packages with 30 or more logins).
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NEW - Gift Card Fundraiser!
Are you planning to buy gift cards this year?
Purchase from our partner RaiseRight. Sharing Connections gets a "rebate" at no cost to you (just like AmazonSmile).
The gift cards can be sent to you or directly to your gift recipient.
Enrollment Code for Sharing Connections:
381B5FBF64245
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Shopping on Amazon?
Make a difference this holiday.
Shop for gifts at
smile.amazon.com/ch/36-4363123 to generate donations for Sharing Connections Inc and check out our AmazonSmile Charity Lists to donate items we need most.
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Please note: Amazon wish list items are meant as a guide. Due to ever changing inventories some items may become unavailable. Similar items are always welcome. |
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Santa’s Elves Holiday Experience
Have you ever wanted to be an elf for Christmas? Here is your chance! Grab your elf hat, your power tools, and book a Santa's Elves furniture building experience.
The families we serve will enjoy the furniture "gift" you build for years to come!
Family friendly festive holiday dress is encouraged. We will provide the furniture kit, event building space, an event host and some holiday cheer.
Space is limited - book soon! Price is based on a group of 3-5 people. Multiple groups are welcome. Private events are also available. Masks are required in the building.
Email Beth at ecarey@sharing connections.org to check availability today!
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Holiday Fund-A-Family
In 2019, we served over 11,000 people that were struggling with poverty and in crisis.They received essential items like beds, cribs, dressers, kitchen tables, personal care items, coats, gloves, blankets, and much more.
As the pandemic continues, the living situations for our most vulnerable citizens continues to decline. Job loss is disproportionately increasing for the poorest of our neighbors, while resources are being stretched thin. The need to help families in crisis and struggling with poverty is only growing. We are doing everything we can to serve our clients, but we need your help too.
Donations help buy new mattresses and cribs that will keep children from sleeping on the cold floor this winter as well as help Sharing Connections stay open by covering essential expenses like our rent, supplies, and utilities so we can continue to serve the community that we love.
Over 90 cents of every dollar goes right to helping our clients get what they need to start a new life full of love, hope, and joy. Remember that you can now deduct a portion of your charitable donations even if you don't itemize on your 2020 taxes. You are truly a blessing in their lives and ours!
How many families can you help serve this year?
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