A Voice for His Children: Clark Howard

Monday, December 10, 2012

Donate Toys to Clark Howard's 'Christmas Kids'!

By Evening Express staff

updated 12:50 PM EST, Mon December 03, 2012

NEED TO KNOW

'Clark's Christmas Kids' campaign collected gifts for more than 4,500 foster kids last year
You can donate in person at participating Wal-Marts or online

HLN money expert Clark Howard is teaming up with the Georgia Department of Family and Children's Services to provide a special Christmas for kids in foster care!

This is the 22nd year "Clark's Christmas Kids" has been collecting presents -- last year the campaign received gifts for more than 4,500 children!

If you live in the southeast, you can stop by certain Wal-Mart locations at certain times to donate in person. Check out ClarkHoward.com for a full list of dates, locations and times.

If you can't make it to a Wal-Mart in person, you can also donate directly to the Salvation Army online.

To check out Clark Howard's video click here: http://www.hlntv.com/video/2012/12/03/clark-howard-christmas-kids

Clark Howard shows you how to save more and spend less every weeknight on HLN’s Evening Express 5-7 p.m. ET.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT WILLOW CREEK

Select Thursdays & Saturdays, May 10-June 7, 2018, 7pm - 9pm DCFS PRIDE training. This is a required training to become licensed as foster parents in the state of IL. Please note, you must be referred by a foster care agency to participate in the class. For more information contact fostercare@willowcreek.org.

Saturday, June 9, 2018, 4pm - 8pm Adoption Community Picnic. Butterfield Park, Elmhurst. Join us for an evening of connection with other adoptive families! A photographer will be taking free family photos. Bring a side dish or dessert to share. RSVP at adoption@willowcreek.org .

Thursdays, July 19-Oct 25, 2018 DCFS PRIDE training. This is a required training to become licensed as foster parents in the state of IL. Please note, you must be referred by a foster care agency to participate in the class. For more information contact fostercare@willowcreek.org.

Saturday, September 15, 2018, 8:30am-5:00pm DCFS Educational Advocacy training. Please note, you must be referred by a foster care agency to participate in the class. For more information contact fostercare@willowcreek.org.

ON-GOING GROUPS

Waiting Families Group: Families in the process of adopting meet every 3rd Sunday of the month after the 11:15 service (about 12:30) in the Link, (the breezeway connecting the atrium to the Care Center) for connection, support, & encouragement. For more information contact Angela Osgood at 773-430-5304.

First Mom Group: Women who have placed a child for adoption are invited to meet together for community, encouragement, support, & healing. no matter where you are on your journey. The group meets on Wednesday nights from 7:30-8:45. For more information contact Jan Collins (a fellow birthmother) at 773-983-3773.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Adoption Church Co-Coordinator: Help coordinate the adoption activities associated with the Adoption Ministry at Willow Creek/So. Barrington campus. Interview process required. Call Dina 708-363-2599.

Foster Care Church Coordinator: Coordinate the foster care activities associated with the Foster Care Ministry at Willow Creek/So. Barrington campus. . Interview process required. See Dina 708-363-2599.

Family Friend (Safe Families): Provide parent or child mentoring, babysitting, transportation, or other supportive services to families. Background check required.

Resource Friend (Safe Families): Provide assistance to host families by offering good & services or professional skills to serve children who are placed in Safe Families.

Prayer Team: Provide ongoing prayer support for family and ministry needs.

Monday, December 10, 2012

Donate Toys to Clark Howard's 'Christmas Kids'!

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