December 1, 2015

When we started the IBEW 21 Days of Giving we never imagined we would be part of the social movement known as Giving Tuesday. But here we are today sending you an email asking you to please donate to the IBEW 21 Days of Giving Toy and Coat Drive.

We’ve made it even easier, you can donate now by clicking here.

100% of your donation will be used to help children served by Mercy Home, Crittenton Center, Bethany Home and My Joyful Heart.

Please donate today.

Who are you helping?

Bethany Home

The mission of Bethany for Children & Families is to keep children safe, to strengthen families, and to build healthy communities. They respond to the critical needs of Quad City area youth and families. The agency provides quality services, contribute to innovative community collaborations, and lead in resolving community problems impacting families and children.

My Joyful Heart

My Joyful Heart is a unique charity that provides personalized assistance and encouragement for Chicago area and suburban children.They work in tandem with school districts to enroll needy children; the children who are coming to school without a jacket in the winter, the children who do not have proper shoes or clothing that fits, the children in need of hygiene and especially the children in need of encouragement and hope.

Crittenton Centers

Crittenton Centers three core services include the Crisis Nursery, Child Development Center, and Educational and Support Services. Crittenton Centers’ mission is to protect and nurture children and families. They believe children come first, strong families build strong communities and that community partnerships are vital to meet the needs of families in Peoria and all of central Illinois.

Mercy Home

Chicago area kids come to Mercy Home in pursuit of a different vision for their lives. They seek a way forward from suffering, desperation and poverty. They seek hope, opportunity, and success. At Mercy Home, they are finally able to focus on school, heal from traumas of the past, feel safe and secure in a home.Whether living full-time at Mercy Home, receiving continued connection through their AfterCare program, or spending time with a positive adult role model, young people have many opportunities to develop the tools they need to see and build better futures.

Please help the kids helped by these worthwhile organizations now by clicking here.