 The Adopt-a-Child program provides Christmas gifts to children and families who might otherwise have none by partnering with community members, churches and service organizations. Families in need are selected and matched to willing donors, who provide toys and clothing. Because of a generous grant award from the WGN Neediest Kids Fund, Together We Cope was able to add to these gifts. The goal of this project is to ensure there is something for everyone under the tree on Christmas morning.
This year the needs are greater with over 1,200 children already identified with needs and more are added everyday. This year warm sleepwear is the focus of the TWC Adopt-a-Child Program. Together We Cope is gearing up for its annual Christmas Adopt-a-Child campaign and the call has gone out for new children’s sleepwear in all sizes. in 2008, the program served a record number of children in need totaling 1,036 children receiving gifts for the holiday. In this program, businesses, organizations, families or individuals “adopt” a family of children and provide gifts on the little ones’ wish lists. In the past, TWC also has provided each child with pajamas or a sweatshirt. Unfortunately, corporate funding for this part of the program is no longer available and TWC this year is relying on its friends to fill the gap. Suellen Wolk, community relations coordinator, explained the need for warm sleepwear. “Some of our clients can’t afford to heat their homes adequately, and others who are unemployed don’t have the resources to buy warm winter necessities,” she said. Wolk said warm sleepwear, surprisingly, shows up on many Christmas wish lists of children who are the beneficiaries of TWC’s Adopt-a-Child program. Further information on the program is available from Wolk at (708) 633-5040 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . |
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