The Giving Tree Returns!
Sunday, November 23rd - December 14th
Join the countless generous Old St. Patrick's community members who make Christmas merrier for men, women and children who lack resources and opportunities.
Here's How You Can Help
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Take an ornament with a person in need's item from The Giving Tree that will be outside of church after all the Masses on November 23rd & 30th and December 7th.
Return the ornament and UNWRAPPED gift/gift card to the Old St. Pat's Giving Tree parked in front of the Church December 7th and 14th. Gifts can also be delivered M - F, 9 AM - 4 PM to Fr. Jack Wall Center, 711 W. Monroe St. Donations of wrapping paper, scissors, and tape are also appreciated. Cash donations to bit.ly/GivingTreeDonate2025 are welcome. Join us at the Gift Wrapping Party on Sunday, December 14th in Hughes Hall, 6 PM - 8 PM. Meet new friends and enjoy refreshments as well as holiday cheer! Register at bit.ly/ospwrappingparty25 or use the button below. Thank you and we hope you can make the Giving Tree a way to reach out to those in need this Christmas season as well as to live into the Old St. Pat's Mission & Vision! |
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Recipient Organizations
Buena Park Migrant Assistance
Providing not-for-profit assistance and support to Venezuelan refugees in the Chicago area.
Building Brighter Futures Center for the Arts (North Lawndale)
Improving the quality of life for underprivileged youth and their families by providing safe, stable, and nurturing experiences that enhance social, emotional, academic and career development.
Career Transitions Center
Career coaching, employment programming and outplacement and customized training services for small businesses, universities, nonprofit organizations, mid-career professionals, first-generation college students and college graduates.
Children's Place Association
Empowering children and families in under-resourced areas to overcome barriers, foster resilience, improve health, and equip them with the knowledge to navigate life’s challenges successfully.
Franciscan Outreach - House of Mary and Joseph
Ministering to men and women who are marginalized and homeless by sheltering and empowering them to gain stability to transition into permanent housing.
Horizons for Youth
Transforming children’s lives by providing targeted resources, rooted in education in trusting partnerships with their families and communities.
Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly
Supplying resources at no cost and steadfast friendship to thousands of older adults who no longer have friends and family to rely on.
North Lawndale College Prep’s Phoenix Pact
Connecting college-ready NLCP graduates with colleges that have track records of graduating students of all backgrounds and supporting them to sustain and complete their education.
St. James Catholic Church
A diverse (near southside) Chicago community rooted in vibrant Eucharistic Liturgy, serving those in need in partnership with others.
St Vincent DePaul Society - Old St. Pat’s Conference
Serving those in need through home visits and access to food, clothing, hygiene supplies, utility assistance and referrals for other vital resources.
Su Casa - Frieda’s Soup Kitchen
Supporting people in the Back of the Yards community through free warm, healthy meals, clothing, books, and child care.
The Boulevard
Providing high quality, cost-effective medical respite care, holistic support and housing services to help ill and injured homeless adults break the cycle of homelessness, restore their health and rebuild their lives.
Providing not-for-profit assistance and support to Venezuelan refugees in the Chicago area.
Building Brighter Futures Center for the Arts (North Lawndale)
Improving the quality of life for underprivileged youth and their families by providing safe, stable, and nurturing experiences that enhance social, emotional, academic and career development.
Career Transitions Center
Career coaching, employment programming and outplacement and customized training services for small businesses, universities, nonprofit organizations, mid-career professionals, first-generation college students and college graduates.
Children's Place Association
Empowering children and families in under-resourced areas to overcome barriers, foster resilience, improve health, and equip them with the knowledge to navigate life’s challenges successfully.
Franciscan Outreach - House of Mary and Joseph
Ministering to men and women who are marginalized and homeless by sheltering and empowering them to gain stability to transition into permanent housing.
Horizons for Youth
Transforming children’s lives by providing targeted resources, rooted in education in trusting partnerships with their families and communities.
Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly
Supplying resources at no cost and steadfast friendship to thousands of older adults who no longer have friends and family to rely on.
North Lawndale College Prep’s Phoenix Pact
Connecting college-ready NLCP graduates with colleges that have track records of graduating students of all backgrounds and supporting them to sustain and complete their education.
St. James Catholic Church
A diverse (near southside) Chicago community rooted in vibrant Eucharistic Liturgy, serving those in need in partnership with others.
St Vincent DePaul Society - Old St. Pat’s Conference
Serving those in need through home visits and access to food, clothing, hygiene supplies, utility assistance and referrals for other vital resources.
Su Casa - Frieda’s Soup Kitchen
Supporting people in the Back of the Yards community through free warm, healthy meals, clothing, books, and child care.
The Boulevard
Providing high quality, cost-effective medical respite care, holistic support and housing services to help ill and injured homeless adults break the cycle of homelessness, restore their health and rebuild their lives.
For more information or questions: Vincent Guider, Kinship Initiative Director | [email protected]