Gear drive benefitting kids in need to be held at Wintrust Community Banks
In honor of back-to-school time, Wintrust Community Banks are teaming together with Northbrook-based youth charity Gear for Goals to host a sports equipment collection drive to benefit kids in need.
Starting August 1, community residents and kids are encouraged to donate new or gently used baseballs, bats, gloves, soccer balls, and even musical instruments at participating Wintrust Community Bank locations.
Each year, Gear for Goals (G4G) collects sports gear to benefit under resourced children, both locally in Chicago as well as globally in over 29 countries, including the Dominican Republic, Kenya, and Russia.
"Our goal is to collect 1,500 lbs. of gear during the drive," states Dr. Warren Bruhl, Executive Director Gear for Goals. "This would help about 30,000 kids have access to sports."
Event Information: Gear for Goals/Wintrust Community Banks' Gear Drive
When: Saturday, August 1 through Monday, August 31, 2015
Where: Wintrust Community Banks participating locations include Buffalo Grove Bank & Trust in Buffalo Grove; Deerfield Bank & Trust in Deerfield; Glenview Bank & Trust in Glenview; Northbrook Bank & Trust in Northbrook; Northview Bank & Trust in Northfield; and North Shore Community Bank & Trust in Glencoe, Wilmette and Winnetka.
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5:00pm; Sat. 8:30am - 1pm
For location information, visit www.northbrookbank.com or www.nscbank.com.
During the effort, Wintrust Banks will give each junior saver $5 in treat dollars towards goodies in their community for donated equipment. (Limit: one per household).
"Dreamweaver International is thrilled to have our Gear for Goals' project work hand-in-hand with Wintrust Banks to bring sports to kids in need," states Bruhl. "We have some huge needs with upcoming trips planned to the Dominican, Haiti, and Kenya and many of the donated items will find their way into the hands of thousands of under resourced children."
"We're seeing amazing growth and joy coming from the efforts of Gear for Goals," states Bruhl. "To date, G4G has helped over 130,000 children globally, including plans to expand our sponsored little league in Kenya to grow into other regions," says Bruhl.
For more information or ways you can help, visit www.dreamweaver911.orgor www.G4GSports.org
About Dreamweaver International/Gear for Goals
Dreamweaver International is a non-profit located in the United States that provides education, healthcare, and humanitarian aid to the people of the Rift Valley of Kenya. Dreamweaver International is making a global impact through its Gear for Goals' project, bringing sports gear and hope to under resourced children around the world. G4G currently serves children in the Dominican Republic, Kenya, Bolivia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Russia, Philippines, Jamaica, India, and Cuba.
About Wintrust Community Banks
Wintrust Community Banks were created to provide an alternative to the big banks, offering the solutions and services of larger competitors with the customer-focus and service that can only be found at a true community bank. With more than 125 locations across the Chicagoland area, southern Wisconsin and northwest Indiana, Wintrust Community Banks offer a number of financial solutions including personal, business and commercial banking; lending; mortgage; and treasury management services. The banks are staples of the communities they serve hosting free events, offering complimentary seminars and sponsoring local organizations and community activities.
Wintrust Community Banks are Members FDIC and Equal Housing Lenders.