Join us this holiday season in bringing joy to our community while strengthening belonging and well-being among children and families. This year's gift drive will benefit hundreds of children in the Jewish and broader communities supported by JCFS Chicago.

Here are the ways you and/or your club, organization, or synagogue can help:

Sponsor a Child’s Wish 

Choose to sponsor one or more children and fulfill their gift wishes. You will be matched with a child or teen whose detailed wish list will be shared with you as a reference for when you go shopping. Wish slips will be available, beginning October 14th. 

  • You don't have to buy everything on the list. However, to be fair to each individual our goal is to spend $50 per child. 

Gift Collection 

Hold a gift drive at your workplace, club, synagogue and/or condo building for new, unwrapped gifts.

  • Gift cards are also welcomed (in amounts of $10, $25, and $50) and greatly appreciated as they allow our youth and families to get exactly what they want, as well as alleviate logistical issues.
  • New, unwrapped gifts can be delivered by Tuesday, December 3rd to JCFS Seigle Building, 5140 Golf Road, Skokie, Monday – Thursday from 9am-5pm and/or Friday 9am-4pm.
  •  JCFS will arrange pickup for collections of 50 or more gifts. 

COMING SOON! Amazon Wishlist Shopping

Explore our wish list on Amazon and contribute to making a child’s wish come true with just a few clicks. Check back here for updates.

Make a Monetary Donation 

Your cash donation will be put to good use by our dedicated staff who will ensure each child receives a gift. 

Volunteer Your Time 

Help us pack and sort over 700 holiday wishes by volunteering your time. Your dedication can bring joy to many hearts.  

  • Volunteer opportunities are scheduled to begin on Friday, December 6th. We will have four shifts available, please sign up and indicate your shift preference. Volunteers will be assigned shifts on a first come first serve basis.

Please drop off UNWRAPPED gifts by Tuesday, December 3rd

Seigle Building, 5140 Golf Road, Skokie
Monday – Thursday from 9am-5pm and/or Friday 9am-4pm

For more information about donating or volunteering, email our Winter Projects team.