The deadline for first consideration is the Western Illinois Regional Council’s Project Santa Program is this Friday, September 30th at 4 pm. Public Relations Manager Jamie Roth says the program has been around since 1983:
“It’s mission is to provide a Happy Holiday full of gifts, food, and clothing to children of income eligible families in Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, and Warren Counties in Illinois, so it is a big area. Last year we had an exceptionally high number of applications and kids that we were able to assist. We helped over 500 children.”
Applications can be completed online at http://wirpc.org/projectsanta or by calling 309-837-2997.
