United Way of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking sponsors to brighten the holiday of families in its network of services by donating unwrapped toys, gift certificates redeemable at community partners such as Target and Jewel, or cash donations for United Way to purchase food and gift certificates, giving families a bright holiday during an economically challenging year.

Call 312.906.2299 by December 15 for more details or to give.

For Immediate Release | Contact: April Specht Redzic | 312.906.2393

United Way of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking sponsors to brighten the holiday of families in its network of services by collecting presents for children, warm clothing for the winter, and gift cards for stores like Jewel-Osco and Target. Call 312.906.2299 by December 15 for more details or to give.

WHO: Families who need your help to make this holiday season happy

WHAT: United Way’s Adopt-a-Family program invites people in Chicagoland to LIVE UNITED by donating unwrapped toys, gift certificates redeemable at community partners such as Target and Jewel, or cash donations for United Way to purchase food and gift certificates, giving families a bright holiday during an economically challenging year.

WHEN: Now through December 15

WHERE: Sponsors can donate by calling 312.906.2299

United Way of Metropolitan Chicago improves lives by mobilizing caring people to invest in the community where their resources are needed most. Spanning 238 communities across five counties, United Way of Metropolitan Chicago is the largest non-governmental funder of health and human service programs in the region. Thousands of community volunteers are engaged with United Way to make a difference in their community and provide workable solutions to create healthier, safer communities.

United Way of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking sponsors to brighten the holiday of families in its network of services by collecting gift cards for a holiday meal, presents for their children, and warm clothing for the winter. To learn more about the program, please call Dary Mien at 312.906.2203.