From the office of the Mayor of the City of Wheaton comes the following proclamation . . .

WHEREAS, Christmas Sharing, which began in 1969, is a community-based all-volunteer charitable organization serving families within the boundaries of Wheaton-Warrenville Community Unit School District #200; and

WHEREAS, 53 years of thoughtfulness and compassion continues today through Christmas Sharing by serving over 750 families with the mission of making Christmas more joyful for those in need; and

WHEREAS, Christmas Sharing this year will partner with 20 Community Unit School District #200 schools, eight Wheaton and Warrenville area churches and local businesses: and

WHEREAS, these community partnerships and the many volunteers are a valuable part of the Christmas Sharing program to provide families with fresh food, produce, gift cards, a non-food items box, diapers, new coats and more through mainly virtual and drive through distributions.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Wheaton hereby proclaims December 8 and December 10, 2022 as “Christmas Sharing Weekend” in Wheaton, to bring awareness that contributions made during this season of giving will help make the holiday season merrier for families who are less fortunate.

DATED, this 5th day of December, 2022.

Philip J. Seuss, Mayor
Andrea Rosedale, City Clerk

From the office of the Mayor of the City of Warrenville comes the following proclamation . . .

WHEREAS, Christmas Sharing, which began in 1969, is a community-based organization serving families within the boundaries of the Wheaton-Warrenville Community Unit School District #200; and

WHEREAS, schools within District 200, churches, businesses, and other organizations collect funds and items such as gift cards, paper supplies, and cleaning supplies for distribution to families in December; and

WHEREAS, Christmas Sharing, which originally served seven families, has grown over the years to serve over 700 families today with the mission of making Christmas more joyful for those in need; and

WHEREAS, Christmas Sharing this year will partner once again with Northern Illinois Food Bank for food stock for our families: and

WHEREAS, with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the organization strives to serve families in the best and healthiest means possible; and

NOW, THEREFORE  be it resolved that I, David L. Brummel, Mayor of the City of Warrenville, proclaim the week of December 4 -10, 2022, as “Christmas Sharing Week” in Warrenville, to bring awareness that contributions made during this season of giving will help make the holiday season merrier for families who are less fortunate.

GIVEN under my hand and seal of the City of Warrenville this 21sh day of November, 2022.

David L. Brummel, Mayor