WEAVER FUNDRAISER COLLECTS $3,000 FOR PROJECT SANTA
Macomb, Illinois, November 9, 2021 – Tim Weaver, of Macomb business Weaver Guns and Ammo, recently held an online fundraiser for the Project Santa program. Thanks to his efforts and the generosity of his supporters, Weaver was able to collect and donate $3,000 to the special program.
The Project Santa program is managed by Western Illinois Regional Council-Community Action Agency (WIRC-CAA), a social service agency based in Macomb. The mission of this annual program is to provide food, clothing and gifts to children of income-eligible families living in Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, and Warren counties in Illinois.
Project Santa Coordinator and WIRC-CAA Public Relations Manager Jamie Roth says that the donation is truly appreciated this year, as the program has over 800 children enrolled at the time of publication. “On average, we spend $100 on each child. Many of the families are struggling with hunger, so we also provide them with a holiday meal to prepare at home,” said Roth. “This donation could not have come at a better time. We truly appreciate Tim Weaver’s time and effort with his fundraiser.”
WIRC-CAA offers social service programs to help anyone in need, including a food pantry, clothing center, energy assistance program, scholarships, Project Santa, and more. The Community Action Agency also provides free counseling and advocacy services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence and/or stalking through its Victim Services department.
For more information about Project Santa, visit https://wirpc.org/projectsanta/ or call WIRC-CAA at 309-837-2997.
Caption: On October 21, 2021, Tim Weaver (right) of local business Weaver Guns and Ammo presented a $3,000 donation to Project Santa Coordinator Jamie Roth (left) to help children through the Project Santa program.
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