Christmas Magic: Join Us in the Celebration of Giving
Celebration of Giving supports children and families throughout Cook and Lake counties, giving to those who otherwise would not have gifts for Christmas. For more than 77 years, Catholic Charities has been proud to work with our generous donors and community partners to spread Christmas cheer! With your help, we can make this another successful year and bring Christmas joy to families in need.
In Cook County, help make wishes come true this Christmas by purchasing individual gifts for children in need. Online shopping makes giving easier than ever. Or, if you care to drop off your unwrapped gift donations in Cook County, please do so by TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2 at Catholic Charities St. Vincent Center, 721 N. LaSalle St., Chicago.
In Lake County, you can sponsor a family by emailing [email protected] or feel free to drop off your gifts on Friday, December 5, or Saturday, December 6, at St. Mary of Vernon Catholic Church, 236 U.S. Hwy 45, Indian Creek.
Thank you for your kindness, and Merry Christmas!
How You Can Help
Donate
- Make a contribution to be used for gifts for families at the bottom of this page.
- Contribute gift cards in $25 increments (the most requested gift for teens)
- Shop online from one of our wish lists and items will ship directly to us!
Cook County
Lake County
Drop Off Your Unwrapped Gifts:
In Cook County
Wednesday, November 19 until Tuesday, December 2
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Catholic Charities St. Vincent Center, 721 North LaSalle Street, Chicago
In Lake County
Friday, December 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, December 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
St. Mary of Vernon Catholic Church Parking Lot
236 U.S. Hwy 45, Indian Creek
Volunteer
- Want to get hands-on elf experience? Help sort and package toys and gifts at Santa’s Workshop! Contact us to get involved:
Cook County: Call (312) 655-7401 or Email: [email protected]
Lake County: Call (847) 782-4210 or Email: [email protected] - Is your company, parish, or organization interested in volunteering as a group? Contact us to help with scheduling.
Make a Financial Gift
Make a financial contribution to help stock our warehouses.