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Chaddock Legacy Society

It's gratifying to know that we can help children during our lifetime through Chaddock's work. It is even more meaningful to discover new ways to extend that support beyond our lifetime through planned giving. By thinking ahead and taking some simple steps, any of us can create a powerful, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to change children's lives.

You can help children during your lifetime through Chaddock's work. We are here to help you discover exciting ways to extend your support beyond your lifetime through planned giving. By thinking ahead and taking some simple steps, any of us can create a powerful, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to change children's lives.

You Can Change a Life.

Your Legacy Gift will help us improve the lives of generations of boys and girls at Chaddock. What form that gift takes is up to you. We and your financial professional can help develop a plan that:

Balances Your Current Needs with Future Plans
Maximizes the Impact of Your Gift

a legacy for generations to come

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Contact us today to request additional information on how your gift can best be utilized to meet Chaddock's needs and fulfill your wishes.

Grandma's Closet

Grandma's Closet at Chaddock is dedicated to the daily personal needs of our clients. Chaddock serves over 400 children daily in our Residential, Foster Care and School programs. We supply basic necessities such as hygiene supplies and clothing, as well as items for comfort such as pillows, blankets, stuffed animals, toys, and books. Our children access Grandma's Closet with the assistance of staff to ensure their needs are met. As the number of clients continues to grow, it is imperative that we maintain an adequate supply of Grandma's Closet items. For more information, contact Shawna Bunnell, Outreach & Church Relations Manager at 217.222.0034 ext 330 or email sbunnell@chaddock.org.

Daily Personal Care Needs List

Body Wash
Shampoo and Conditioner
Stick Deodorant
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
African-American Hair Care Products
Shaving Cream
Lotion
Combs and Brushes

New Client Needs

Bed Pillows
Twin Sheet Sets
Bath Towels/Wash Cloths
Laundry Baskets

Gift cards & cash gifts to purchase these items are always welcome.

Special Opportunities

Chaddock spends the vast majority of our charitable dollars and fees for service on direct care for our children. However, we also have special ongoing needs that aren't met by our general daily budget. Here are just a few of these special "capital" items which help us provide better service to the children and families in our care. For more information, contact Jeff VanCamp, Executive Director at 217.222.0034 ext 328 or email jvancamp@chaddock.org.

Cottages

The environment we are able to provide our children can have a positive impact on their progress. Each of our cottages has various needs for upgrades/remodeling. These range in estimated price from $500 to $5000. Needs include:

Window replacement
Furniture replacement
Carpet/Flooring replacement

Agricultural Partnership

Our Ag Partnership is a network of grain producers and elevators throughout Illinois who support Chaddock’s mission. Producers donate grain to Chaddock at participating elevators. Chaddock sells the grain at current market prices and the funds are applied to the Chaddock’s Visitation fund.

Administrative

Staff are working with older equipment, especially computers. Certain operating systems Chaddock uses are no longer supported by their manufacturers any more. Replacing these with CPU's or laptops will improve efficiency. At current count, we need to replace 25 desktop computers. In addition, we need to increase our digital storage and other technology capacities in order to meet the growing demand for our services.

Real Stories. Real Donors.

"Not having children of our own,

yet being very involved in our family's children, we recognize the children Chaddock serves often do not have loved ones who can provide more than just the necessities. Chaddock giving affords us an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people who in turn may one day do the same."

"The single best learning experience of my career

was teaching at Chaddock for six years. It was plenty of hard work, but our teaching staff was great. We were deeply rewarded by seeing students discover and apply their talents and work within their potential."

"There will always be children who need

extra help as long as there are parents who are not perfect. Chaddock helps many of these children. Helping Chaddock help children in need helps our world."

"I have been blessed in so many ways.

This is one way I can give back to those who have not been as fortunate."