Moeller collecting donated winter clothing, toiletry items
State Rep. Anna Moeller’s annual Winter Clothing Drive is underway through Dec. 30.
Donations of new or gently used coats, hats, scarves, gloves and boots for adults and children age one month to 11 years old are being sought, a news release said. Toiletries, toddler-sized diapers, baby wipes, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, tampons and sanitary napkins also are requested.
Drop-off locations are:
- Moeller’s Constituent Services Office, 164 Division St., Suite 103, Elgin;
Taylor Family Branch YMCA, 50 N. McLean Blvd, Elgin;
The Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin;
Dundee Township Adult Activities Center, 665 Barrington Ave., Carpentersville;
Streamwood Community Center, 777 S. Bartlett Road, Streamwood.
Donated items will be distributed to those in need through the Community Crisis Center, Centro de Informacion and PADS of Elgin, the release said.
For more information, call 847-841-7130 or email staterepmoeller@gmail.com.
CASA Kane County seeking holiday gifts for foster children
CASA Kane County, which advocates for children in the foster care system, is conducting its annual holiday giving program to ensure that each of the more than 640 children in its foster care system receives a special gift during the holiday season, according to a news release.
Donations of cash, gift cards and new gift items can be donated to the nonprofit organization. Suggested gifts include new toys, games, puzzles, books and items tailored for teenagers, the release said
Financial contributions also help fund the children’s essential needs by covering the cost of such items as hygiene packs, safety equipment and special experiences, including birthday celebrations and driving lessons for older youth.
To make a contribution or host a collection drive, email Rose Dula at RoseD@casakanecounty.org. To make a monetary donation, go to secure.qgiv.com/for/holidaygivingevent.
Anderson Humane puts out call for pet fostering volunteers
Anderson Humane in South Elgin is in urgent need of people to help foster pets waiting for adoption over the holiday season.
Because many people who provide foster care are unavailable because they are traveling or on vacation, temporary homes are needed to help fill the void, a news release from the nonprofit organization said.
“Fostering over the holidays can be lifesaving,” said Dean Daubert, CEO of Anderson Humane, said in the release. “For these animals, even a few weeks in a home can make all the difference in the world.”
The noise and stress of a full shelter can take a toll on animals’ well-being and the temporary loss of regular fosters creates a gap in care, the release said. The shelter provides vet care, bedding, toys and food and team members are available on a 24/7 basis to provide guidance to fostering volunteers.
For more information, call 847-697-2880, Ext. 22, or email Fosters@ahconnects.org
Elgin library now has laptop computers for in-house checkout
Library card holders can now check out laptop computers for three-hour, in-house borrowing at the main branch of the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin.
A laptop dispenser has been set up on the library’s second floor, next to the elevators, according to a recent post on the library’s Facebook page. Patrons scan their Gail Borden library cards or reciprocal borrower cards to start their sessions.
For more information, call 847-742-2411.
