It Takes a Village Central IL: January 2014

Friday, January 3, 2014

Atwood Armory Lends a Helping Hand!

It Takes a Village was recently contacted by Atwood Armory, in Atwood Illinois. Each quarter for the past several years they do a fundraiser to help a local organization that helps the community. Atwood Armory has chosen It Takes a Village for their first quarterly fund raiser.
Last year alone Atwood Armory raised over $52,000 for local charities! They have made headlines across the United States! This year, and with their 1st Quarterly fundraiser, they plan to break their fundraising records!
From Atwood Armory:
"For each $20 donation that you make to benefit It Takes a Village Central Illinois, your name will be entered into the drawing to win this Limited Edition Ruger SR1911 .45acp. There are only 300 of these in existence! Drawing to be held March 29. Tickets can be purchased at ATWOOD ARMORY or by mailing a check or money order to ATWOOD ARMORY, 65 E CR 1175 N, Atwood, IL 61913. For those of you that don't live in our area, should you win this beautiful firearm, it will be shipped to an FFL in your area."

Check out ATWOOD ARMORY on Facebook! For all your Firearm needs please check out Atwood Armory today!

Bryan & Charidy Butcher

Owners of The Atwood Armory

217-578-2767

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Christmas Giveaway 2013

A note from our Founder:
"I'm overwhelmed with the success of It Takes a Village Central Illinois Christmas Giveaway! We were concerned with the amount of families registered, and had to somehow get 15 families through the line in an hour. But we were so organized and prepared we got them all through in 20 minutes, giving us 40 minutes to restock, organize and rest before the next group came through. We soon realized we were going to have tons of extra so we raised our limits and then for the last hour we opened up to the public. The whole experience was awesome! And "thank yous" have been pouring in. This would not have been possible without the help of our community for giving us gifts to give, Slot and Wings Hobby, Dinosaur Motorcycle Club, James Dirt Dorner, Mahometdaily.com and many other businesses in Mahomet. Also, the many volunteers throughout the year who helped, and those who came and helped during the event. Also all the people who donated snacks and drinks, the support was unbelievable. We also had a surprise visit from Mahomet Citizen.
At It Takes a Village we work year round to throw this event and this year it was another huge success! Again Thank You for all your support, love and kindness!
A special Thank You to: Kim Melchi- Conder, Jess Conder, Cheryl Melchi and her mom Betty, Jackie Butler, Abby Ziegler LaBoyteaux Shawn Butler, Shannon Cross,Amanda Stewart Berry, Michelle Pointer, Janice Stewart, Heidi D. Ponder, Mandi Pryor. I know I'm forgetting some, I'm just so overwhelmed with all the gratitude I have for everyone, I can hardly think straight. If I didn't mention your name your help has not gone unnoticed, the success is proof of all your hard work!"
Heather Denam, President of It Takes a Village Central IL.

It Takes a Village Central IL helps 239 Children that Pre-Registered for the event, and the last hour the event was open to the public. Enjoy our pictures!