The Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce (HACC), in cooperation with the villages of Homewood, Flossmoor and Glenwood, will conduct a charitable drive to support three local groups this holiday season.
This idea to support all three communities was formulated by the HACC Board to better include all three communities that are part of the chamber.
Chamber President Rodney Young said, “We hope the chamber members and Homewood, Flossmoor and Glenwood residents will support these charitable drives and donate to the organization of their choice. The Chamber realizes this is a busy time for everyone and our area is very charitable conducting numerous holiday drives for many worthy causes. But we’re hoping to show that the HACC cares and give back to the communities with a great showing of support.
“The chamber is so grateful for the wonderful cooperation among the villages. This cooperative effort matches our 2020 goal to foster better relationships with local groups through cooperative events and causes. Please donate to those in need.”
“Now these families need food items to have a nice holiday dinner. Any non-perishable food items that you would serve at your Holiday gathering will really help.”
The wish list from domestic violence survivors includes boxes of stuffing, instant potatoes, cranberries, rolls, canned pumpkin and canned vegetables.
“Some of our clients need gas to get to their counseling appointments, so gas gift cards are always welcome,” said Williams.
According to PADS officials, the homeless are not only in need of shelter but also necessities such as chapstick, deodorant and new underwear.
PADS also asked for $5 gift cards for Walmart, McDonald’s, Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, Walgreens and similar stores.
The gift cards help the homeless get by when they need food and clothing or just a hot cup of coffee during the winter cold.
These items, except gift cards, can be dropped off at the Flossmoor village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road, during regular business hours from now until Dec. 11.
Please drop off gift cards directly to PADS at one of their two south suburban locations, 414 Lincoln Highway, Chicago Heights, or 4411 W Gatling Boulevard, Country Club Hills.
“We collect at either fire station, 605 Glenwood-Lansing Road or at 534 Roberts Drive, until Dec. 14,” said Welsh. “We drive every street and collect what people have packaged for us and left at the end of their driveways.”
New and wrapped toys and non-perishable food items will be accepted until Dec. 14. Items are sorted and prepared to deliver the to families in need. Families are identified with help from community suggestions and in consultation with Brookwood School District 167 staff.
Monetary donations are also accepted, Welsh said.
“The Glenwood Firefighters Association uses this money to bolster the donations and purchase whatever we need to provide each family with groceries for a holiday meal and presents for each child and sometimes their parents.”
More information:
- For more information on the Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce, SSFS, PADS and the Glenwood Toy and Food Drive, please contact HACC VP Lisa Campbell at [email protected].
- Register at Eventbrite for the HACC holiday luncheon.
- Register on Facebook for the HACC holiday luncheon.
- HACC website.
