As the holiday season approaches, State Representative
Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) is once again partnering with other Illinois
legislators to help provide Thanksgiving and Holiday turkeys for hungry
families through the Fraternite Notre Dame Religious Order. Fraternite Notre
Dame operates religious and humanitarian missions on four continents, and
operates in this area from a church on Central Avenue in Chicago.
According to Wheeler, last year the mission served thousands
of holiday meals and passed out over 500 turkeys. “Fraternite Notre Dame
engages in charitable work which includes service at soup kitchens, hospitals,
schools and orphanages, and they also provide aid to needy families,” said
Wheeler. “The work they do on behalf of those facing hard times is very
meaningful and donations toward the holiday turkey project are greatly
appreciated.”
Those interested in providing assistance may do so either by
sending a donation or by volunteering to distribute meals and meal packages
before Thanksgiving. “Most of us are incredibly fortunate, in that we never
have to go without a meal,” Wheeler said. “This is a wonderful opportunity for
people to share their good fortune with those who know too well what it feels
like to be hungry. Legislative leaders from both political parties have already
made generous donations to this program, and I would urge others to help make
the upcoming holidays special for struggling families right here in Illinois.”
Donation checks made out to Fraternite Notre Dame should be
mailed to the church at 502 North Central Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644. Please
write “Thanksgiving Turkeys” on the memo line. People who are interested in
helping distribute food should contact Wheeler’s office at (815) 900-6759.
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