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125th Anniversary Celebration
Soul Children of Chicago
Care Package to Soldier
Prairie Homes Builder
Donate Your Boat
Blackhawks Tickets!!

125th Anniversary Celebration

 

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 4, 2011, for a special evening celebrating the 125th anniversary of the beginning of our ministry to children and older adults.  Staged at the Woodstock Opera House, friends and associates of Hearthstone Communities will gather amid an inviting selection of fantastic food, music and friendship to commemorate the rich history of this storied organization.  The evening begins at 6:00 p.m. with silent and live auctions accompanied by delicious hors d'oeuvres and fantastic desserts. Entertainment will be provided by the Soul Children of Chicago, an internationally renowned children's choir.  The group has performed in front of U.S. Presidents and at the World Cup.  Plan to attend and bring your guests to this historic event located in Woodstock's most elegant and famous location.

 

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Dear Friends:

 

We've emerged from a snowy February and are thankfully heading toward Spring!

 

Here's something to think about as you go about your Spring cleaning.  Consider donating your old boat, car, van, camper or snowmobile to Hearthstone.  You'll get a tax deduction along with the good feeling that you've helped one of McHenry County's oldest non-profit organizations.  Sue and I donated an old car to a non-profit I worked for in Wisconsin and found it was an easy way to contribute to a good cause.

 

Check out the Blackhawks tickets below.  The seats are fantastic!

 

Regards,

 

Terry Egan, President & CEO

Children of Chicago             Soul Children of Chicago

to Entertain at 125th Gala

 

Attendees at the Hearthstone 125th Anniversary Celebration are in for a special treat.  The internationally acclaimed Soul Children of Chicago Choir will perform on the stage of the Woodstock Opera House filling the chamber with soul-filled gospel music and inspirational contemporary melodies.  The choir that has performed throughout Europe and at the World Cup has as its objectives to Educate the Minds, Elevate the Spirits, and Illuminate the Souls of our Youth. 

    

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What would Jesus do bookCare Package to Afghanistan

 

Children at the Hearthstone Early Learning Center are reading What Would Jesus Do as part of their weekly Bible curriculum.  This children's book is an adaptation of Charles M. Sheldon's classic work In His Steps. They are learning that although they may be young, they too can make a difference.  Among other things they are making a care package for T.J., the nephew of one of our teachers who is stationed in Afghanistan.  Treats like mint gum, jolly ranchers, hard candies in addition to greeting cards are being collected at the Early Learning Center. 

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Lafontaine Enterprises is a specialty home builder and residential real estate developer in Woodstock.  Its owner and founder, Tom Lafountaine has built over 50 custom and spec homes in the McHenry County area.  Lafontaine's newest project is Prairie Homes of Hearthstone, duplex homes for active seniors who want to enjoy a maintenance free lifestyle on the campus of Hearthstone Communities.  Completion of the first units is scheduled for Spring 2011. Contact Beth Burg for additional information, 815-321-4078 or at BurgB@HearthstoneWoodstock.org.

Vehicle Donation FamilyVehicle Donation Program

The first donations of used cars and a boat have been processed through a new fund-raising program initiated by Hearthstone Communities.  The program is as easy as 1 -2 - 3.
  1. Call 847-599-9490;
  2. We pick up your car, SUV, truck, boat, RV or motorcycle within 24 hours of your call;
  3. You get a receipt for the amount of the sale for tax purposes.

You receive a tax deduction and feel good knowing that Hearthstone Communities receives a charitable donation to help us continue to serve older adults and children in our community. 

 

Make your donation go even farther by dropping your vehicle at the donation center conveniently located on Rt. 120 in Waukegan and we will give you a $25 gift card to a local restaurant.

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Tickets!! Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay (Sunday, April 3)
 
Donate $500 to Hearthstone Communities and get 3 tickets to one of the last regular season games at the United Center plus a tax deduction.  The Blackhawks face-off against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday, April 3, at 6:00 p.m. at the United Center.  The first person who responds to this opportunity with a $500 donation gets the tickets.   Email Dick Hattan at hattand@hearthstonewoodstock.org and we'll get the tickets to you.

How Your Generosity Affects Your Kids

 

Family first, that is what we always hear, but what if your loved ones wanted to put others first instead?  A public opinion survey shows what your loved ones really think about sharing a piece of their inheritance with organizations such as ours.  Click here for full article

 

Sincerely,




Dick Hattan
Director of Development 
Hearthstone Communities