On December 3, 2016, Glen Lerner Injury Attorneys sponsored the 2016 West Elgin Christmas store. This annual community outreach event provides an opportunity for local needy families to "shop" for Christmas toys at a reduced price. The toys which are donated by partnering churches, and local organizations are valued at $20. As families take part in the Christmas store, partnering churches provide holiday snacks, child care as well gift wrapping. Transportation was also provided for those that families that requested it. The $2 contributions per toy collected is donated to a local charity after the event.
This year the Christmas store served:
- # of families: 63
- Kids served:183
- Kids served with overflow toys:96
- Total kids served: 279
During the past two years, Glen Lerner Injury Attorneys has provided additional funds to ensures that a variety of toys are available for families to choose from. Any left over toys are donated to local groups working with families in need.
2016 SPONSORS:1st Baptist of Elgin, Greater Grace Community Church, Highland Christian Academy, Maranatha Church. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Highland Christian Academy, Fox Valley Christian Action and Glen Lerner Injury Attorneys.
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