Worth Township's 'Christmas Care' Helps Fill Empty Stockings

ALSIP, IL -- Worth Township Youth Commission is now accepting donations of new toys, new clothing and donations or money or gift cards that will be used to buy children’s items in bulk for the township’s Christmas Care Program. The program provides families who are struggling financially with a little extra help filling stockings for their children up to age 14. Toys and other gifts can be dropped off during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, at Worth Town Hall, 11601 S. Pulaski Road, Alsip.

New toys should be wrapped and tagged for a boy or girl. Items don’t have to be expensive. Suggested gifts include books, board games, puzzles, Barbies, superhero action figures, basket balls, soccer balls, footballs, craft kits and dolls. The youth commission is especially in need of gifts for the 10 to 14 age range. For older kids, consider watches, jewelry, purses, wallets, art supplies, PG rated DVD movies, personal hygiene, perfume, aftershave, pajamas, socks and winter gear. The youth commission is especially in need of gifts for the 10 to 14-year age range.

If you know of any family residing in Worth Township that is in need of help to fill Christmas stockings, applications are being taken now for the Christmas Care Program. Applications are being taken now through Dec. 11 at the Worth Township office or downloaded online. Complete the application and drop it off IN PERSON. When returning the applications, bring the following documents to be verified:

• Valid driver's license or state ID with the current township address,
• A utility bill with current address (electric, gas, water)
• Birth certificates of all children who qualify (up to the age of 14 years old)
• All documents must be valid and have the current address listed. All document will be verified and all documents will be returned immediately.

Qualifying applicants will be notified by phone for a date and time for pick-up between Dec. 11 and Dec. 21. Applicants must pick up items in person and show ID. For more information call 708-371-2900, ext. 45.

Worth Township includes the communities of Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park, Alsip, Blue Island, Palos Heights, Chicago Ridge, Worth, Crestwood, Merrionette Park, Bridgeview, Hometown and Robbins.

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