Giving Tuesday 2021Education
GIVING TUESDAY 2021UCAN Gift Train
Your work at this project supports UCAN, and organization that helps at-risk youth through impactful programs, consistent presence and unrivaled diversity and inclusion. You will purchase and deliver toy or gift donations to bring holiday cheer to hundreds of young people in UCAN's programming in North Lawndale.
Delivery Date/Tim: December 4th @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: UCAN, 3605 W Fillmore St, Chicago, IL 60624
Get Ready!
Learn more about UCAN with this video and learn more about UCAN's youth leaders.
Prior to volunteering, discuss the purpose of this project with your teammates. Here are a few ways to get the conversation going and build empathy:
· What did you learn about UCAN from the video? Why is their work important now?
· In viewing the story out UCAN's youth leaders, was there a particular student story that stood out to you?
· Did you notice common themes in the student's stories?
Shopping for Gifts
You will select a specific child’s wish list here. Plan to spend $40-$50 on each NEW gift donation (so that everyone receives gifts of similar value!). Whether you sign up to fulfill one wish list or many, your participation matters!
This project is designed for your whole family to participate in together! Ask your children to help select a NEW toy(s) and gifts for children served by UCAN. Please ensure that gifts represent a diverse races and ethnicities so that all recipients feel represented and seen by the gifts they receive. If you are unable to find the exact gift, plan to purchase a comparable gift of similar value.
Please bring your UNWRAPPED gift donations to UCAN on the date/time specified above. To ensure your gift goes to the correct recipient, please tape a copy of your filled out Wish List Form to your gift.
Make your gifts personal! Feel free to include handmade holiday cards with your your donations. Remember that families may celebrate different holidays than you! Try to focus your messaging on holiday cheer and warm winter wishes rather than a specific holiday.
All gift recipients are currently enrolled in UCAN programs such as foster care, Counseling and Youth Development Services, Violence Intervention and Prevention Services, and various residential programs. UCAN's primary focus is supporting youth who are 14-24 years old.
If you have any questions about your donation, please email Rebecca Sandoval
Know Before You Go
You will complete this project at home and then deliver your donations to UCAN on the date/time listed above. Plan to drop-off your unwrapped gift(s) at 3605 W. Fillmore Street on December 4th where UCAN will welcome your donations into their winter wonderland! I
In-Person Volunteering
If your interested in volunteering on site to help sort and organize donations at UCAN on December 4th, please email Andrea Lee at UCAN directly to sign up!
COVID-19 Safety
This is a contact-free donation drop off. We ask that you adhere to COVID-19 best practices outlined on the CDC website here. Let's work together to keep each other safe!
Questions?
We’re here to help! Please email Bri at bri@thehoneycombproject.org with any questions.
Love Honeycomb?
Show your support with limited-edition Honeycomb Cheer Challenge march for your whole family. Not only will you look extra cute this winter, your donations will help support all things Honeycomb, including our robust schedule of volunteer programs. Your support means such much.
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