<![CDATA[CRESS CREEK MOMS & TOTS - Community Efforts]]>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:52:04 -0600Weebly<![CDATA[Loaves and Fishes Donation Drive]]>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:43:24 GMThttps://www.ccmomsandtots.org/community-efforts/loaves-and-fishes-donation-drive
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]]><![CDATA[Cradles to Crayons Donation Drive]]>Tue, 21 Sep 2021 03:26:19 GMThttps://www.ccmomsandtots.org/community-efforts/cradles-to-crayons-donation-driveThank you to everyone who donated to the Cradles to Crayons donation drive!

Together we provided 75 reading books, 14 art books, 56 packs of art supplies and a 50 pack of play dough for children ages 0-12 in the Chicagoland area! 

Cradles to Crayons mission is to provide children from birth through age 12 with the everyday essentials they need to thrive — at home, at school, and at play. Our overarching vision — a future free of childhood poverty — inspires our work every day. ​

For more information on Cradles to Crayons mission and other ways to donate, please visit there website: https://www.cradlestocrayons.org”
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]]><![CDATA[Come support NephCure Thursday March 8th and Friday March 9th at 2Toots Train Whistle Grill in Naperville]]>Mon, 05 Mar 2018 18:31:12 GMThttps://www.ccmomsandtots.org/community-efforts/march-05th-2018
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]]><![CDATA[Toy Drive]]>Fri, 03 Nov 2017 14:08:55 GMThttps://www.ccmomsandtots.org/community-efforts/toy-drivePicture
Ready to purge old toys before the holidays? 
Please consider donating clean and working used toys to the CCM&T Toy Drive. CCM&T will be donating the used toys to The Toy Box Connection, a non-profit that will redistribute the toys to other non-profits who place those toys directly into the hands of the children who need them. A list of acceptable used toys can be found at http://www.toyboxconnection.com/donate/


We are collecting toys at the Coughlan’s home from now through November 15th or at the following events: Couple’s Night Out on November 4th and the Ladies Holiday Event.
]]><![CDATA[Bernie's Book Bank Drive]]>Tue, 03 Oct 2017 01:03:18 GMThttps://www.ccmomsandtots.org/community-efforts/bernies-book-bank-drivePicture
CCM&T raised almost 200 books to support Bernie's Book Bank, a non-profit organization that provides books to children in the Chicagoland area who normally wouldn't have any books to read in their home. According to Bernie's Book Bank, "2 out of 3 low income children have no books of their own." Thank you to everyone who donate!

Check out what Bernie's Book Bank has to say about their mission:
"We are a small but mighty organization with a rapidly growing mission. In the last year alone we have distributed over 2.6 million books to over 250,000 children. We are making an impact but there are still more children that need our help. This year our goal is to distribute 4 million books to 350,000 children in the Chicagoland area. We provide books for children ages birth through 6th grade. Each child in our program gets 6 books twice a year. If a child enters our program at birth, they can end up with 144 books in their own private library. 144 books that they may not otherwise have if it were not for our program!"

You can read more about Bernie's Book Bank at https://www.berniesbookbank.org​
]]><![CDATA[Meet Nora]]>Fri, 08 Sep 2017 17:57:38 GMThttps://www.ccmomsandtots.org/community-efforts/meet-noraPicture
Nora LaBanco is a 4 year old Cress Creek Commons resident that is currently battling a rare kidney disease called FSGS (Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis). This disease causes permanent scarring of the kidneys and may lead to kidney failure (requiring dialysis or transplant).


The goal is to find a medication that Nora will respond to in order to get into remission and slow down the scarring of her kidneys. The hope is that there will be enough funding for research to find a cure or at least better treatment options so Nora will never need dialysis or a transplant.


Please follow Nora’s brave battle and learn her whole story at https://www.facebook.com/NoraBeanFSGS/  Thanks for your support!

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Please join Nora, her family, and CCM&T to raise awareness and funding for a FSGS cure by participating in a walk on September 17th in Downers Grove. Please consider walking or donating:
https://give.nephcure.org/Chicago/NoraBean.                            
​Together we can make a difference!
]]><![CDATA[2016-2017 Philanthropic Efforts]]>Fri, 26 May 2017 20:51:41 GMThttps://www.ccmomsandtots.org/community-efforts/2016-2017-philanthropic-effortsThis year CCM&T Participated in the following Philanthropic Efforts:
  • Collaborated with Junior League of Kane and DuPage Counties (JLKD) to supply backpacks and school supplied to children.
  • Blood Drive at St. Timothy Lutheran Church  
  • Feed My Starving Children MobilePack event
  • Edward J. Hines Jr. VA Hospital Donations
  • Habitat for Humanity Women’s Build
  • Karissa Shopping Event 
]]><![CDATA[ Edward J. Hines Jr., VA Hospital Donation Drive]]>Sat, 04 Mar 2017 15:30:13 GMThttps://www.ccmomsandtots.org/community-efforts/-edward-j-hines-jr-va-hospital-donation-driveEdward J. Hines Jr., VA Hospital
What: The Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System depends on the goodwill of benefactors who wish to give something back to America's heroes. CCM&T is collecting donations for the Edward Hines Jr., VA Hospital, which provides many services to Veterans in the region. Individual/Travel sizes of toiletry items are preferred.  
  • Cash donations (please make checks payable to Edward Hines Jr., VA Hospital or donate online https://www.pay.gov/public/form/start/53167010/)
  • Alcohol free aftershave 
  • Alcohol free mouthwash 
  • Chapstick or lip balm 
  • Combs 
  • Denture adhesive 
  • Denture cleaner (tablets) 
  • Deodorant 
  • Disposable razors
  • Hand & body lotion 
  • Nail clippers 
  • New undershirts (all adult male sizes) 
  • New underwear (all adult male sizes) 
  • Shampoo Shaving cream 
  • New sweatpants (all adult male sizes) 
  • New sweatshirts (all adult male sizes) 
  • Toothbrush 
  • Toothpaste 
  • New winter gloves 
  • New winter hats
  • Crossword puzzle/game books 
  • Word-find books 
  • Playing cards 
  • Magazines: Weekly magazines must be current / within 1 month; Monthly magazines must be current / within 6 months 
  • Books: Only paperback books are accepted
When: From March 11th-26th
Where to Drop off Donations: Kate’s Porch, 925 Royal Blackheath Ct.]]><![CDATA[Habitat for Humanity Women's Build]]>Sat, 04 Mar 2017 15:29:19 GMThttps://www.ccmomsandtots.org/community-efforts/habitat-for-humanity-womens-build
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]]><![CDATA[Feed the Need Volunteer Event]]>Mon, 06 Feb 2017 16:38:34 GMThttps://www.ccmomsandtots.org/community-efforts/feed-the-need-volunteer-eventPicture
​Feed the Need Volunteer Event
What: Join CCM&T at Feed the Need Illinois, annual Feed My Starving Children MobilePack in Naperville, Illinois. This event will draw 6000 area volunteers from 37 religious organizations, district 203 & 204, colleges, civic organizations and local businesses to pack 1.2 million meals in 36 hours! Children age 5 and older are welcome to participate with a parent. 
When: February 18 & 19
Where: North Central College
How to Register: http://www.feedtheneedillinois.org/ Please click on the "Event Info" tab to find a list of available volunteer shifts.
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