This year our club has decided to support a local church Holiday Meals program for needy families in lieu of sponsoring specific families for Thanksgiving and Christmas.  

It was thought that our donated dollars will positively impact more families in need by partnering with ongoing church efforts versus picking one or two "lucky" families.  
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Through our church partners, every $16 donated will purchase a complete holiday meal for a family in need.  With each holiday meal that our members' donations buy will be enclosed a card stating the meal was donated by the Rotary Club of Grayslake.

In past years where we have sponsored families for the holidays, the typical donation requested of each of our club's members has been approximately $35.  Therefore, we are asking all members interested in supporting this Holiday Meals program to consider donating $32 this year, sponsoring two families with Holiday Meals.  

To donate, please send a check to our Treasurer, John Christian, for whatever amount you choose, made out to the Rotary Foundation and "Holiday Meals" in the memo line.  Please make your donation before 30 September so the funds can be delivered to the church in time for this year's Holiday Meal distribution.

Thanks to Denise Kindle for her coordination with her church on this program, and to all of you in advance for your generous support for local families in need this holiday season.