Saint Viator High School - Arlington Heights, IL
Walter Payton College Prep High School - Chicago, IL
Saint Mary’s College - Notre Dame, IN
Tutor Time - Aurora, IL
McHenry High School West Campus- McHenry, IL
Who will be the top 3 schools of 2008? Check back Mid December!
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Walter Payton always believed it was important to
giving back...And so do we!
Walter Payton once stated, "There are a lot of studies that show that one
act of kindness to these children has a 40% chance of making that child have a
completely different outcome in their life. What we hope, is that we can get a kid to
believe in something and to believe in themselves. Children have always brought
a tremendous amount of joy to me and I feel that if you can catch them at
a young age you can really change a life."
"Gifts during the Holidays for abused and neglected children may
not seem like alot, but in terms of establishing self-worth, confidence, and a
feeling of pride, I believe it may mean everything. I want them to feel good about
themselves and to have self-esteem and self-respect and they deserve - just as
much as the kid down the street. Can you imagine the impact this has
on these kids?..... Can you imagine?"- Walter Payton
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How can you get involved?
*Volunteer your time to help us sort toys at our warehouse located in
Wood Dale, Illinois during December. Click on the Volunteer Opportunities
tab on the main web page for details.
*Donate a new toy(s) to any of our area toy drop locations listed on our website.
*Host A Toy Drive at your place of work, school, place of worship, health
club, home, or any other location that you are involved with during
October thru early December.
*Help WCPF with Toy Drive pick-ups and deliver the toys to our warehouse.
Click on the Volunteer Opportunities tab on the main web page for details.
*Get your community, local school, library, etc. involved in collecting toys for WCPF!
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Messages from just a couple Foster Care Organizations:
"Nothing can match the sparkle in their eyes as they opened their presents.
Many of these children are abandoned by their families, abused or neglected, and unfortunately, not often enough are their lives touched by human kindness. What you
have given to these children can not be measured in terms of dollars and cents.
You have given them so much more. You have given them hope where
there was none - and that in itself is truly priceless." - Lifelink
"The Walter and Connie Payton Foundation has been a blessing and a
beacon of light in the lives of thousands of children in care over the years. Despite
the economic woes of this state and country Connie Payton and her staff
exhibited a sincere passion and spirit of benevolence that is unmatched. Each year
DCFS staff and volunteers look forward to partnering with the
Walter and Connie Payton Foundation to bring joy to the hearts of
thousands of children and youth during the holiday season."
- Arthur Bishop, Assistant to the Chief of Staff, Illinois DCFS
Make a child smile this Holiday Season!..........
Donate a new toy to WCPF!
Contact Nancy Wilson, WCPF Event Coordinator, at Nancy@Payton34.com for
Toy Drive information and/or registration forms, or call WCPF at 847-605-0034
Click here for a list of all 2008 Donation Sites!
Click here for the 11th Annual Printers Row Flyer
