Giving the Gift of Warmth
By Dawn Giganti,
Help homeless families get through this winter season by “giving the gift of warmth.”
We are collecting the following:
→ WINTER COATS – All sizes from infant, baby, toddler, junior, adult & extended sizes are needed. SNOW PANTS, HATS, SCARVES, GLOVES & MITTENS would also be useful.
→ BLANKETS & SLEEPING BAGS – The temperature is already dipping into the 30’s. We are looking for gently used or new blankets & sleeping bags.
→ SOCKS – These are the most needed & least donated item.
Please note we can only accept donations of items that are new or gently used, without broken zippers, rips, or tears.
Thank you in advance for helping keep those less fortunate by giving them the gift of warmth this winter season!
In Illinois, an estimated 10,431 people experience homelessness
8.2 people homeless per 10,000*
Items brought to our Mokena, IL showroom will benefit:
Learn what they are doing in the community at morningstarmission.org, call (815) 722-5780, or email info@morningstarmission.org.
In Indiana, an estimated 5,625 people experiencing homelessness
8.4 people homeless per 10,000*
Items brought to our Highland, IN showroom will benefit:
Learn more about the work they are doing in the community at gracebeyondborders.org, call (219)712-5192, or email marcusm@gracebeyondborders.org.
*https://endhomelessness.org/homelessness-in-america/homelessness-statistics/state-of-homelessness/