Help a CCSD 89 family in need by donating a gift card

Did you know more than 500 children in Community Consolidated School District 89 are part of a family with limited resources? At times, the family’s budget can make it challenging to have enough food in the house. Winter and the holiday season can be particularly difficult for these children.

This year, the district will again be collecting gift cards to benefit the families of children in CCSD 89 schools. 

Social workers at all five CCSD 89 schools will be accepting gift cards from Walmart, Target, Jewel, and Aldi. You can donate as many cards as you’d like, but we request the increment for each card be between $10 and $25. With help from the PTC community outreach teams, most gift cards will be distributed to families before the holidays. A few will be shared with families during the year as urgent circumstances arise.

Please give as generously as you are able. The outreach begins today and continues through Friday, December 13. Gift cards can be dropped off in your school’s main office. CCSD 89 social workers will see that these gifts are shared where there is a need. 

The community has a long tradition of helping families who face financial challenges. Whether it’s a holiday meal, a special gift, or that little extra to help a family make it through the month, we can all work together to bring joy to our neighbors.

Posted: November 20, 2024