Fountain Foyer

Help Bring Christmas Joy to 150 Evanston Children!

For 30 years, First United Methodist Church has partnered with Youth & Opportunity United (Y.O.U.) to help ensure children in Evanston have a special gift to open on Christmas morning.

Y.O.U.’s program has grown, and this year we have 150 children to celebrate! We need more Star Tree Heroes than ever to help make their Christmas wishes come true.

Consider sponsoring a child in honor of a family member or friend. What a wonderful way to give a gift that brings joy to someone else!

How It Works

1. Sign Up or Pick a Star: Sign up online to sponsor one or more children or pick a star from the tree in the church foyer beginning November 18. Please be a Star Tree Hero and take a Star (or more) so every child receives a gift!

2. Shop with Heart: The suggested gift amount is $50 per child. Purchase new gifts, wrap them, and include gift receipts when possible. Place all gifts for each child in one bag or box, clearly labeled with the child’s unique star code.

3. Bring Your Gifts to Church: Drop off gifts on any Sunday after receiving your star, or at the church office during office hours. **Final deadline: Sunday, December 6, at 10 AM.**

150 Children. 150 Reasons to Share the Joy!

Whether you sponsor one child, several children, or give in honor of someone special, you’re helping make Christmas morning brighter for an Evanston family.

Sign Up to Be a Star Tree Hero!

Questions? Linda MacCracken
linda.maccracken@comcast.net

Thank you for sharing the love and joy of Christmas!