United Community Concerns Association Prepares for Holidays

Elmhurst's United Community Concerns Association (UCCA) is busy preparing for the holiday season and there are several ways you can help! UCCA assists Elmhurst District 205's most needy children, providing food, referrals and services to them in an effort to fight hunger. Ours is a "neighbors helping neighbors" approach, driven by volunteers and empowered by a generous community and dedicated partners. This year UCCA will be providing food and gifts to almost 300 Elmhurst District 205 families who are experiencing difficult times.

Collections of non-perishable foods items are taking place at the Elmhurst Public Library, the Elmhurst Park District and the Elmhurst YMCA now through November 27.

Volunteers are needed to sort and pack the food boxes on November 28, 29 and 30 from 9am-3pm at the Elmhurst Public Works Garage, 985 S. Riverside Drive. Volunteers with muscle are needed to help deliver the food to our local families.

The Elmhurst Police Department is holding their annual UCCA Toy Drive from November 25 - December 24. New toys are wonderful for the younger children, and age appropriate gifts for the teens are much needed and would be most appreciated. Toys can be dropped off at the Police Department lobby.

To learn more about how you can help UCCA please contact us at ucca.elmhurst@gmail.com