When is the store?
Saturday, December 5th 2009
Where will it be?
The store will happen at the Neighborhood Resource Center at Westwood Apartments in West Chicago
Why do we charge the families for the gifts?
Because we believe it is more dignifying for people when they experience the joy of exchange. The gifts are sold at a significantly reduced rate so we are not trying to hinder people who need help. We have seen that true transformation of the poor, in economic terms, occurs when people become responsible for themselves, not when they are made objects of pity.
Who can shop at the store? Is the store open for everybody?
West Chicago has a network of Neighborhood Resource Centers that serves families in 3 locations. Our focus will be the families who use the services offered by these Resource Centers. For the past several years people from CF have been volunteering at these resource centers so this Christmas Store is part of an already existing and growing relationship with the Resource Centers, the families they serve, and the larger community. The Christmas Store is only open on Saturday, December 5 to the families who receive an invitation.
Can I donate more than 1 gift?
YES!
Where do we bring the donations?
Community Fellowship Church
West Chicago, IL 60185
Gifts can be dropped off on Sunday mornings or at the church office throughout the week
*Please call ahead of time if you plan on dropping off gifts at the church office (630)562-9184.
When do you need the donated gift by?
Sunday, November 29 or sooner
Will I know who gets the gift I donated?
No. If you volunteer to serve on the day of the Christmas store you will probably have a chance to meet some of the shoppers though.
Can we give $ or checks and receive a tax-deduction?
YES - If you would like to make financial contributions to the Christmas please make checks payable to Community Fellowship Church and write Christmas store in the memo line.
What will we do with the "profits"?
1. Cover the overhead and expenses of the store
2. Other Community development projects in West Chicago. This isn’t a church fundraiser – the profits will be “re-invested” back into the community.
Contact Kevin Sampson if you have more questions (630-562-9184 ksampson@commfell.org)
Can I get a tax donation receipt for a donated gifts?
Yes - You should receive a tax deductible receipt for your donated gift. Please ask if you do not receive one.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
How to be a part of the Christmas Store:
DONATE GIFTS
Donating gifts is a great way to get involved with the Christmas Store. Please take ornaments from the trees in the Community Fellowship lobby. The ornament has a list of new gifts on it for you to purchase and bring back to CF by Sunday, November 29th. There is also a list of gift included on pg.???
FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
If you would like to make a tax-deductible financial contribution to the Christmas Store please contact Kevin Sampson (630-562-9184 ksampson@commfell.org) for more information.
VOLUNTEER
There are numerous opportunities to share in the true spirit of Christmas by helping to make sure the Christmas Store is a special day for our neighbors. In addition to the opportunities the day of the Christmas Store, there are also important volunteer positions that are needed now.
Before the day of the Christmas Store
1. Sunday Morning helpers (November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)
2. Administrative help during the week
On the day of the Christmas Store
There are a number of volunteer opportunities including Spanish speakers, gift wrappers, hospitality workers, decorators, shoppers helpers, gift runners, and did we mention Spanish speakers? More specifics about volunteer opportunities will be posted soon.
If you are interested in being a volunteer coordinator for the Christmas Store please contact Kevin Sampson ASAP!! (630-562-9184 ksampson@commfell.org)
Donating gifts is a great way to get involved with the Christmas Store. Please take ornaments from the trees in the Community Fellowship lobby. The ornament has a list of new gifts on it for you to purchase and bring back to CF by Sunday, November 29th. There is also a list of gift included on pg.???
FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
If you would like to make a tax-deductible financial contribution to the Christmas Store please contact Kevin Sampson (630-562-9184 ksampson@commfell.org) for more information.
VOLUNTEER
There are numerous opportunities to share in the true spirit of Christmas by helping to make sure the Christmas Store is a special day for our neighbors. In addition to the opportunities the day of the Christmas Store, there are also important volunteer positions that are needed now.
Before the day of the Christmas Store
1. Sunday Morning helpers (November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)
2. Administrative help during the week
On the day of the Christmas Store
There are a number of volunteer opportunities including Spanish speakers, gift wrappers, hospitality workers, decorators, shoppers helpers, gift runners, and did we mention Spanish speakers? More specifics about volunteer opportunities will be posted soon.
If you are interested in being a volunteer coordinator for the Christmas Store please contact Kevin Sampson ASAP!! (630-562-9184 ksampson@commfell.org)
What is the Christmas Store?
The Christmas Store is an opportunity for low-income families in our neighborhood to purchase several gifts for their children at a reduced price in a dignifying manner. It is important to preserve each family’s dignity by creating an opportunity that would allow them to select gifts, at a significant savings, that are appropriate and enjoyable for their children. This unique day honors the parents while offering a low-cost, supportive alternative to retail shopping. Neighborhood families receive a special invitation to the one day Christmas Store where they can purchase Christmas gifts at a savings of 75% off the retail price. Parents select up to 2 gifts, which have been donated by people like you, for each of their children. Then, volunteers provide gift-wrapping while the parents enjoy Christmas music and refreshments.
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