PayPal is Active!

Thank you all for your generous donations thus far!  We have the PayPal link up and running at the top left of this page.  If you are viewing this on a mobile device you will need to click on the web version to see the side tab with the donation button.  Donations through this website will be deposited directly into a bank account set up for the Leighner's at their local bank. 

If you have items you would like to donate, you can drop them off at 2051 Edinburgh Lane, Aurora, IL 60504, or leave your email address in a comment and we will contact you to work out a pickup time. 

Once the Leighner's are able to move from the hotel into temporary housing we will be looking for more furniture and household items.  When that time comes, we will update when and where these items can be dropped off. 

Happy 4th Birthday Samantha!

Today was Samantha's 4th birthday.  A family friend made her an amazing princess castle cake, while family, friends, and members of the community donated lots of birthday surprises for our little friend.  We are so glad Samantha was able to have a happy birthday surrounded by friends and family.

Donations

Last night we went through the many donations that have been made and sorted the clothes for each family member.  We also decorated for Samantha's 4th birthday!  We are so thankful too the kind members of the community who have pulled together for the Leighner family.  We would also like to thank the following businesses for donating goods to the Leighners:

Home Depot Oswego

On the Border Mexican Grill

TGI Fridays

Boston Market

Red Lobster

Airtastic Playland

 

Also, a huge thanks to the Colts football team for donating over $600 in gift cards, and Oswego East High School for holding a fundraiser at your football game Friday night!  

 



Fire at the Leighner Home

Last night our dear friends the Leighner family lost their house in a fire. This has been a terrible year for them, as they also lost a daughter a few months ago.  The family was able to get out of the house safely, although one of their cats is still MIA.  The house is uninhabitable for at least six months.  They lost both vehicles and most of their belongings.  They will be staying in a hotel until their insurance company can move them into temporary housing, where they will stay while they rebuild.  This could take up to a year.

~DONATIONS~

Monetary donations are greatly appreciated and can be made through the PayPal link on this page.  (The link should be active on Monday 9/24/12) These donations will go directly to the Leighner's account. 

IMMEDIATE NEEDS

• Clothes, coats, etc. for the family in these sizes: Men's 42x32 pants, Men's XL-XXL shirts, Men's 30x32 pants, Men's S/M shirts, Boys 8-10 husky tops & bottoms, Girls 7 tops and bottoms, girls 4 tops and bottoms.
• Shoes in Women's 11, Men's 12, Boys 4/5, Girls 13/1, and Toddler Girls 9/10.
• Gift cards for restaurants (while in hotel).
• Gift cards to stores like Target, Walmart, and grocery stores.
• Daily living supplies.
• Toys/games for the kids.

FUTURE NEEDS
The Leighner's will need to replace their entire household with items such as furniture, small household items, bedding, appliances, etc., although much will be covered through their insurance.  Financial donations are very much appreciated.

Donation's can be dropped off in the Naperville area at 2640 Hoddam Road, Naperville, IL, 60564, or in the Aurora/Oswego area at 2051 Edinburgh Lane, Aurora, IL 60504.