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Closed 23/09/2022
US$34,615
raised of US$60,000 target
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Closed on 23/09/2022
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Story

Please join us in brightening a child's Christmas through Project Room at the Inn! Our goal is to raise $60,000 to provide a Christmas gift for the 2,530 children served by our programs. We believe that each child should know that they are loved, that God has a plan for them, and that we are called to participate in that plan.

The winter months bring many additional challenges to the families we serve. Your gift to Project Room at the Inn will provide Christmas gifts to a child who may otherwise go without. Your gift may also be used to meet some of the most critical needs that arise for children and families during the holiday season, depending on the child's unique situation. Our program staff works closely with these families to ensure that each child has a Christmas gift, and to identify sudden and urgent needs such as a warm winter coat or a car seat.

What you can do to help:

Make a gift today!

While needs for each child vary, $25 is the average cost of a Christmas gift. Click "Give Now" to bring joy to a child in your community.

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How to get started:

1. Create your fundraising page: You can create a campaign as an individual, school group, church, or volunteer group. Click "Start Fundraising" and customize your page to tell supporters why you have chosen to support Project Room at the Inn. Set a fundraising goal to reflect how many children you would like to support.

2. Spread the word. Once your fundraising is set up, let people know the details of what inspired you and how they can help you reach your goal. You can share your page on social media, email, or text using your personalized link.

3. Make an impact. Thank you for choosing to make a difference in the life of a child this holiday season!

Learn more about Project Room at the Inn at LSSI.org/Christmas, including how you or your group can request names of children and make a commitment to pray and make a gift for each.

With questions, contact Mariah Heinz at Mariah Heinz@lssi.org.

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About the charity

Responding to the Gospel, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) brings healing, justice, and wholeness to people and communities. Serving Illinois since 1867, LSSI is the largest statewide social service provider, serving almost 50,000 people across Illinois last year.

Donation summary

Total raised
US$34,615.00
Online donations
US$31,755.00
Offline donations
US$0.00
Direct donations
US$5,230.00
Donations via fundraisers
US$29,385.00

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