How you can help

Donate Toys

Catholic Charities' annual Toy Shower invites children to experience the joy, magic and spirit of the holidays by providing each child with gifts - new, unwrapped toys in their original packaging. Please donate a toy or host a toy-gathering party with your friends, family, or colleagues. To donate, contact Michael McDonnell at (312) 226-0650 or

For a list of federally recalled toys, please visit www.cpsc.gov

Sponsor-a-Family

Sponsor-a-Family reaches out to families who are most in need, responding to their basic wishes for clothing, household items, books or school supplies. Take the opportunity to help over 500 families seeking assistance through Sponsor-a-Family. Spending between $50 - $75 per family member goes a long way toward making many of their wishes come true. To sponsor a family, contact Michael McDonnell at (312) 226-0650 or

Financial Support

Become a much-needed financial supporter and assist Catholic Charities with costs of distributing gifts. To contribute, contact Michael McDonnell at (312) 226-0650 by email at or contribute online by clicking here

Volunteering

Volunteers are an essential part of the Celebration of Giving. We need your help from November 30 through December 20 to sort and package gifts. To volunteer, contact Michael McDonnell at (312) 226-0650 by email at