350 Easter Baskets
Christ has risen... and we have made it a tradition to celebrate this holiday with candy and Easter baskets for our children. Many of our children on Joliet's East Side are lucky to get a small candy bar or an egg colored with crayons. I want to make sure that this time of joy for the risen King is also a joy for all children. No one should have to choose between supper and an Easter basket. Last year we targeted 300 children who would not have an Easter basket. This year our child population at the schools we serve has increased by 200 and our goal is 350 Easter baskets. But this cannot happen without your help! We will be put together the baskets on Good Friday and target 350 of the neediest kids to receive them. You can help by filling the baskets with all those great things that kids love (or money if you would rather the shopping be done for you). Bring them in between now and April 1st. Here are the items we need:
Basket Wrap Bags (Large) - Kites - Bubbles - Sidewalk Chalk - Crayons/Markers
Coloring/Activity Books - Wrapped Candy (no nuts) - Stuffed Animals (Med/Large)
Chocolate Bunnies - Pens/Pencils - Med. Toy (Playdoh, Silly Putty, Jump Rope, Hot Wheels)
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