Giving Tree makes the holidays bright for a family in need
You can help make the holidays bright for a local family in need. The City of St. Charles employee Wellness Team is coordinating a Giving Tree program with Tri-City Family Services to benefit a local family.
Beginning Nov. 17, Giving Trees will be on display at the municipal building, public works, and the police department with tags for wishlist items for the family.
If you would like to help out, simply select a tag from one of the Giving Trees, purchase the item(s), and return the unwrapped gift(s) to the Giving Tree at the municipal building by Wednesday, Dec. 10.
Items on the tags start at $5. The gifts will be wrapped and delivered in time for Christmas.
"We appreciate the generous gifts and donations to this program every year," said Sara Cass, Wellness Team member. "The St. Charles community has such a giving spirit and truly comes together to help its citizens in need, especially around the holidays."
Cash donations are welcome too and will be used to purchase items on tags not selected. Give donations to Kristi Dobbs at the Public Works Facility, Lynn Creedon in Human Resources at the Municipal Building, or Sara Cass at the Police Department.
For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at hr@stcharlesil.gov or (630) 377-4446.
About the City of St. Charles
Friendly neighborhoods, diverse retailers, international employers, innovative schools, beautiful parks, varied cultural amenities, and unique architecture have earned St. Charles its reputation as the Pride of the Fox. Located in both DuPage and Kane counties, the City of St. Charles is 35 miles west of downtown Chicago, and has a population of approximately 33,000. Over 2,100 businesses, consisting of a balanced mix of retailers, restaurants and manufacturing facilities, employ more than 18,000 people. The city of St. Charles was named the No. 1 City for Families by Family Circle® magazine in 2011; one of the "150 Great Places in Illinois," by the AIA Illinois; and one of the "Top 10 Towns To Live In" by West Suburban Living magazine. Visit www.stcharlesil.gov.