"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!