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* The most important part of my annual speech to the City Club of Chicago isn’t the speech, it’s the effort attendees make on behalf of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois’ vital early childhood programs. We ask that audience members bring toys to the event, and this year people brought 106 toys, along with $235 in gift cards and $601 in cash.

That cash haul seems a bit lower than in the past, but the good folks at LSSI also told me today that online contributions are still coming in, so click here if you weren’t able to attend, or if you forgot to bring a toy with you yesterday. We need to drive those numbers up!

posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Dec 20, 16 @ 11:24 am

Comments

Should the designation be the Christmas Matching Challenge?

Comment by James the Intolerant Tuesday, Dec 20, 16 @ 11:39 am
James, it really doesn’t matter. Pick whatever you prefer. Thanks!

Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Dec 20, 16 @ 11:40 am
Thank you, Rich, for promoting a very worthy NFP.

We may individually have our preferences, but often attempt to give a little when we can to other causes.

Thank you for your involvement and advocacy.

Comment by illini Tuesday, Dec 20, 16 @ 11:43 am
here’s hoping Santa remembers this very nice thing that Rich does. whichever charity one contributes to, it’s important to help others as Rich does.

Comment by Amalia Tuesday, Dec 20, 16 @ 11:55 am
Done

Comment by James the Intolerant Tuesday, Dec 20, 16 @ 12:20 pm
I thought your point about the “supposed well informed opinion makers in this state” was more fair and pointed than the supposed well informed opinion makers in this state can fathom.

Comment by Dirty Red Tuesday, Dec 20, 16 @ 3:33 pm