Supporting Christmas Store at Bethel New Life
by Kerry Jenkins.This year St Luke's is partnering with Bethel New Life, a local organization that has been transforming Chicago’s West Side since 1979 by investing in education, creating jobs, and caring for seniors. The annual Christmas Store at Bethel New Life gives families in the community the chance to participate in both giving and receiving.
Churches and businesses donate thousands of gifts. Hundreds of volunteers contribute throughout the month of December. Over two days, gifts are sold to families in the community at an affordable price: $1, $5, or $10. The proceeds will help 850 children discover the joy of reading.Our goal is to sponsor 25 people or more with gifts. For each person that you sponsor we’re asking that two gifts be donated and include a $5–$10 in gift cards from: Aldi's, Food4Less or Jewel OscoNeed gift ideas?
- Babies: products for newborns, early reading books, blankets
- Toddlers ages 3-5: electronic V-Tech games ($$), interactive baby dolls, art and educational toys, winter coats, books
- Children ages 6-12: Legos, African American Barbie dolls, Transformers, bicycles ($$), helmets, toy cars, educational toys, winter coats, books, sports balls
- Teens: I-pods ($$), video games, movie gift certificates, I-tunes gift cards, hoodies, winter coats, roller blades , books
- Parents: pots and pans, crock-pots, bed sheets, candles, bath and body products
Please, no:
- Stuffed animals
- Clothes, except winter coats, seniors’ and baby clothes
- Gift cards, except Walmart and cards for teens
Yes, please! Gift wrap, bows, tape, gift boxesIf you would like to sponsor a person please contact Kerry Jenkins: 262-344-4341 or kdj91@yahoo.com. There will be boxes in the narthex.