Dear Friends,
It is not without regret that we have had to cancel our popular holiday events for 2020 including the Evening Holiday Party and Pictures with Santa. In the midst of a pandemic we cannot consciously hold these events knowing that they normally draw large indoor crowds. Even more regretful, these events always brought in a good amount of donations for some wonderful local charities. This will be a very difficult season for charities that may not receive the usual amount of donations from fundraising events and private donors. If you are able and can find it in your heart, we ask that you please give to our many wonderful local charities in honor of the Holiday Season.
Here are pictures of donations in 2019
Below is a list of charities that we collect donations for through our events this time of year. You can send donations to the charities directly by mail or online for some. If you will be visiting our store this season, you can also leave your donation with us and we will give the donations to the charities at the end of the season.
Loving Hearts Outreach, 1902 West Main Street, Washington, MO 63090 http://www.lovingheartsoutreach.org/
Graces Place Crisis Nursery, PO Box 83, Washington, MO 63090, https://gracesplacecrisisnursery.com/
The Pregnancy Assistance Center, 310 International Ave, Washington, MO 63090, https://www.facebook.com/pregnancyassistancecenter/
Franklin County Humane Society, P.O. Box 400, Union, MO 63084, https://fchsmo.org/
Area Food Pantries:
St. Peter’s UCC Food Pantry, P.O. Box 510, Washington, MO 63090, https://www.stpeters-washington.org/children
St. Francis Borgia Church Food Pantry, 115 Cedar Street, Washington, MO 63090, https://borgiaparish.org/food-pantry
ALIVE - Alternatives to Living In Violent Environments
Franklin County Office - P.O. Box 223, Union, MO 63084
St. Louis Office - P.O. Box 28733, St. Louis, MO 63146
https://alivestl.org/
Thank you all so much for your generosity throughout the years. We wish you a Happy Holiday Season!
The Hillermann Team