About the Program
Thank you for making seasons bright for the children in our care this holiday season!
The Holiday Giving Program supports the children in our care by sharing gifts of joy and comfort during the holiday season. As part of the world’s largest non-denominational child welfare organization, SOS Children’s Villages Illinois supports the cultural and religious traditions of every child in our care. The Holiday Giving Program is not tied to any one tradition, but rather to the spirit of love and generosity that many experience during the holiday season.
In a year of unique opportunities and new ways of doing things, we would like to introduce a change to the program. In the past, we have had a wonderful and exciting holiday giving program where our donor family would come together to collect and distribute toys to the children we serve. Due to the pandemic, we are no longer able to collect gifts to protect your safety and the safety of our children and staff.
This year, we are collecting monetary gifts so that our Foster Parents can have gifts shipped directly to their Villages. While you stay apart from each, you can still come together and make a different in the lives of those in great need.
You can make a difference this year through one or more of our giving options, listed below! Please sign up and create your team today and give your family, friends, and colleagues the gift of coming together this holiday season.
Giving Options
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Make a Holiday Giving Donation Online
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Make a Holiday Giving Donation Online
This year, the Holiday Giving Program will not be collecting shipped or drop-off items to our Villages and offices. Instead, we are collecting monetary donations that our Foster Parents and families can use to purchase special items and treats for the children in their care and the entire family.
For an idea of how far your gift will go, we anticipate the following costs for gifts this year:
- 1 child – $35-50
- 2 children – $75-100
- 3 children – $125-150
- 4 children – $175-200
- Family – $250
Make your gift online today!
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Start a Team Holiday Giving Fundraiser
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Start a Team Holiday Giving Fundraiser
Want to get a group of friends, family, co-workers, and other networks involved in a meaningful Holiday Giving fundraiser? By creating your own fundraising page connected to our online platform, you can easily generate support in a safe, virtual setting. Set personalized goals and share your page on your social media platforms, email blasts, and more!
Click here to make a donation or to start a team today!