Christmas Registration Information

**** 2018 Christmas Registration Information ****

It Takes a Village’s Annual Christmas Giveaway will be held on Saturday, December 15th, 2018 at Grace Church in Mahomet.

Registration is as follows:
• You must register in person (no Proxy signups) at 702 S Lake of the Woods Rd in Mahomet during our registration days/times! (See below)
• Current verification must be on file (if you are unsure, please bring valid photo ID, proof of current address if different from ID, and proof of State or Government assistance listing children you are registering).
• Children must live in the home with you. If you share custody only one parent can register the child.

Registration Dates:

Thursday, October 18th, 2018 from 12:00NOON – 3:30PM.
Saturday, October 20th, 2018 from 10:00AM – 11:30AM.
Thursday, October 25th, 2018 from 12:00NOON – 3:30PM.
Saturday, October 27th, 2018 from 10:00AM – 11:30AM.
Thursday, November 1st, 2018 from 12:00NOON – 3:30PM.
Thursday, November 8th, 2018 from 12:00NOON – 3:30PM.
Saturday, November 10th, 2018 from 10:00AM – 11:30AM.

Once you are registered, you will receive a piece of paper with your appointment time and other pertinent information! This will be your ONLY reminder!! Please DO NOT lose this paper and be sure to bring it with you on Saturday, December 15th!! You MUST have your paper in order to shop. NO replacements will be given! ITAV Board Members will not be able to verify shopping times due to lost paperwork. Please keep the paperwork in a safe spot until December 15th!

Due to the volume of families registering for the Christmas Giveaway Program, we are unable to register you for this event outside of our registration dates. You MUST register in person. ITAV CANNOT accept any registrations over the phone, through email or over Facebook. Please plan accordingly to ensure you can make it during the designated registration dates & times!

Thank you!😃
ITAV Staff

It's beginning to look a lot like....

We are preparing for our Christmas Giveaway by collecting items now! New this year, as part of a fundraiser, we are selling hand-crafted stockings during our Christmas Giveaway. If you are interested in donating any stockings please reach out to us asap! You can email Heather at heatherdenam@gmail.com or reach us on Facebook

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas...this year!

Urgent Need

We are in need of the following items:

• Dish Soap
• Dryer Sheets
• All Purpose Cleaner
• Toilet Bowl Cleaner
• Bathroom Cleaner
• Shaving Cream
• Body Wash
• Deodorant
• Toilet Paper

Napleton's Auto Park of Urbana

Thank you to Napleton's Auto Park of Urbana for your generous donation to our mission! Thank you to everyone that helped us by voting for us each day! #MakingTheWorldBetter #OnePersonAtATime

Food for the Soul

We've been busy with food fundraisers this year. Between Culver's, Monical's and Texas Roadhouse we hope to raise enough funds to pay 1/2 of our month's rent. 

We want to thank you for helping support our Mission! 

A Very Merry Christmas

This year we were blessed to help over 100 children receive brand new toys during their holiday season! 

Enjoy a few pictures:

Help us stock the shelves!

With the opening day of our new program coming soon, we need your help stocking our shelves. Please help us fill in the gaps on our shelves. 

Big News for It Takes a Village Central IL

God has stirred our hearts into starting a new program to better serve families in need. 

Starting in January 2018 we will be offering hygiene and cleaning products to our families in need! This will include many things we feel are vitally important to healthy living.

This means we will be changing our current program. As of October 1st, 2017, we will no longer be handing out men’s and women’s clothing. We’ve come to this decision based on the low number of articles of clothing we are giving away. We feel the space would be better utilized with hygiene and cleaning products to make a bigger impact on the lives of those in need.
We will still be handing out children’s clothing sizes newborn-14/16 and a smaller amount of linens.

We are currently accepting donations of the following items:
-laundry soap, fabric softener
-tooth brushes, toothpaste, mouthwash
- shampoo and conditioner
- body wash/bar soap
-deodorant
-razors and shaving cream
-Kotex/tampons and panty liners
- Band-Aids and first aid items
- diapers, pull-ups, and wipes
- Home Cleaning Supplies
- Depends (adult care)
-toilet paper and paper towels
-other misc. items that would benefit families in need

Monical's Fundraising Night

You're Invited:

When: Monday, June 12th 2017

Where: Monical's in Mahomet, Rantoul or Champaign (Mattis location)

Please print this flier to take with you!

Thank you for your continued support! 

1. Host a Toy Drive for our Annual Christmas Giveaway
2. Host a Sock and Underwear Drive for families in need
3. Volunteer during our Annual Christmas Giveaway (set up, help during our event and tear down). I can give more details if you would like.
4. Donate Monetarily, one time gift or reoccurring monthly gift
5. Volunteer on Thursdays 10 am to 4 pm or Saturdays 10 am 12 pm (closed 1^st Saturday and holiday weekends). Tasks include sorting clothing by sizes, hanging clothing, pulling empty hangers from racks, sorting hangers into appropriate bins.
6. Organize charity fundraisers to benefit ITAV that would then benefit families in need.

Help from the community in each area is vital to the success here at ITAV. We look forward to partnering with you to reach those struggling and need a hand.

Contact Us through Facebook   

We are busy preparing for our next annual Christmas Giveaway, set for December 10^th of 2016. ITAV is projecting an estimated 150-200 children will register to receive help this holiday season.

We take a unique approach to our giveaway by allowing our families to free shop for their children. Some families do not have the ability to purchase toys on their own and ITAV’s event allows them a similar shopping experience to a store but at no cost to them. We keep a detailed list of the children’s ages and genders to ensure we have a sufficient amount of items to choose from.

The Christmas Giveaway will take a large amount of volunteers to make it a success. We have many areas where you can help out.

• ·         Donate a new unwrapped gift or gift card
• ·         Sponsor a Toy Drive
• ·         Monetarily donate any amount
• ·         Help with set up for the event
• ·         Walk families through the shopping area
• ·         Help tear down when the event is over  

If you are interested in being a part please reach out to us!

It Takes a Village Central IL

PO BOX 245

Mahomet IL 61853

Connect with us through Facebook

"Free Sale" Open to the Public

It Takes A Village Central Illinois will be hosting a “FREE SALE” on Saturday, December 12th, 2015 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM at Grace Church in Mahomet, IL. Grace Church is located at 800 E. Oak Street in Mahomet (right off of Route 150 – You can’t miss it!!!) Come shop between 1:00PM – 3:00PM for your Christmas needs. We will have a variety of items to choose from (toys, Christmas, misc.). None of the items will be priced – It’s all based on monetary donations! Any and all monetary donations are being accepted during the “FREE SALE”. Please help us stuff the GIANT stocking!! All of the proceeds will go towards paying our monthly rental unit fees and to help fund next year’s Christmas Giveaway Program!! We can use your help!! $5, $10 - It all adds up!!
We will also be holding a raffle drawing for a 24” Flat Screen TV, DVD player, a Kindle, a Toddler Basketball Set, Baby-Alive Doll, and a few other items!! Raffle tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Be sure to stop by the Raffle table for your chance to win some great prizes!!!
Please consider stopping by and supporting ITAV while checking items off your Christmas list!! We really appreciate your support so that we may continue serving our community in 2016! Thank you!!

Please help purchase a gift for a child in need this Christmas Season

Here is the final total of children registered for the It Takes a Village Central Illinois Christmas Giveaway. If you see an age group you'd like to purchase a toy for please contact me or another Admin. We appreciate all your help and donations to make this Christmas brighter for those in need this holiday. 
Total Count for Girls 2015 Christmas Giveaway
Under 1: 3
1 year: 3
2 years: 3
3 years: 6
4 years: 6
5 years: 6
6 years: 6
7 years: 6
8 years: 2
9 years: 3
10 years: 6
11 years: 3
12 years: 2
13 years: 6
14 years: 1
15 years: 5
16 years: 2
17 years: 2
18 years:2
19 years:
Total: 73
Total Count for Boys 2015 Christmas Giveaway
Under 1: 9
1 year: 5
2 years: 4
3 years: 4
4 years: 6
5 years: 5
6 years: 3
7 years: 3
8 years: 10
9 years: 7
10 years: 3
11 years: 4
12 years: 8
13 years: 1
14 years: 5
15 years: 3
16 years:
17 years: 2
18 years: 3
19 years: 1
Total: 85
Total Children Registered: 158
Donations are being accepted until December 11th. Here are the following places to drop off a toy

Mahomet Locations:

• Abby LaBoyteaux 1605 Mitchell Drive
• Busey Bank 312 E. Main Street
• Millies 204 S. Prairieview Road (Package side)

Monticello Locations

• Pizza Hut 777 Bridge Street (Bring in a toy and get a free drink)

White Heath Locations:

• Jackie Butler 201 E. High (Front Porch)

Champaign Locations

• This is it Furniture Country Fair Shopping Center 245 S. Mattis Ave

Paxton Locations:

• Cheryl Melchi 343 E. Chestnut

You may also send gift cards, monetary and packages to:

It Takes a Village Central IL

PO Box 245

Mahomet IL 61853

Christmas Toy Drop Off Locations

Christmas Giveaway

Important information regarding Christmas Registration. 
It Takes a Village Central IL Christmas Giveaway will be held on December 12th, at Grace Church in Mahomet. 
Registration will be held at 702 S Lake of the Woods Rd in Mahomet during the following days and times. 
October 29th from 12 pm to 3 pm
October 31st from 10 am to 12 pm
November 5th from 12 pm to 3 pm
November 12th from 12 pm to 3 pm
November 14th from 10 am to 12 pm
November 19th from 12 pm to 3 pm
You must be a verified member in order to register. If you have not verified, please read the Rules and Guidelines found under the Files tab (on our Group Page), to see what you need. If you have any question please message Heather Denam through Facebook, or by email at ittakesavillagemahomet@yahoo.com

May Totals

This May we had a total of 71 families that shopped. We handed out 1,343 articles of clothing and 46 household items!

To Date for 2015:
Families: 218
Clothing: 3,690
Household items: 303

God is great! 

Giveaway Totals

January
Shoppers: 49
Clothing: 550
Household: 132

February
Shoppers: 9
Clothing: 195
Household: 53

March
Shoppers: 59
Clothing: 809
Household: 30

April
Shoppers: 41
Clothing: 793
Household: 42

Current Total as of 5/6/15
Shoppers: 149
Clothing: 2,347
Household: 257

Update

It Takes a Village is now a proud member of the Mahomet Area Chamber of Commerce

Upcoming Events:

• Get up and Go! Family Expo in Mahomet - April 18th
• Dye Dash in Mahomet - May 1st 
• Sangamon River Music Festival  in Mahomet - August 28th and 29th

Support our Organization

It Takes a Village Central IL requires hard work and dedication to keep the doors open--it's a job we are all honored to do. During 2014 the Board Members volunteered a total of 3,310 hours. We pour in many hours at the units to keep things going so families can shop weekly for their needs. We also meet monthly, and talk daily about the operations and how we can better the organization. 

We also work year round to come up with funds to support ITAV. Last year the Board Members spent a total of $3,571.96 out of pocket and ITAV itself spent $4,373.00.

ITAV relies on monetary donations to remain a success. Every penny we receive goes back into ITAV and supports families in need. No one receives monetary pay for their work. 

This year our goal is to raise $10,000. This money will go towards our rent, restocking our shelves, our Christmas Giveaway and special purchases for items families need.

Our long term goal is to move into a bigger space, that will allow for easier shopping.  It would also allow additional space for large items we can't store and offer to families.

Please consider helping us help those in need. We can't do it without you!  

Please click the paypal link to support ITAV today or go to our  Go Fund Me Page.

The Village Comes Together to Help Mahomet Apartment Fire Victims

We would like to thank the community for their outpouring support to those affected by the Lake of the Woods Apartment Fire.

ITAV was on the scene immediately helping those displaced by the fire, as well as other First Responders.  We coordinated with the First Responders and local churches to fill immediate needs. 

The fire resulted in 32 residents that lost all or most of their belongings. 

With donations from Walgreens, community members and ITAV Board Members we put together cleaning bags and are working on putting together a hygiene bag that includes toiletries. 

 

We have a list of the families affected by the fire and are working with them. 

Families are slowly moving into new homes, and ITAV will be here to continue to fill and meet their needs!