Santa was able to deliver $14,000 in contributions; $1,200 in gift cards and 12 family Bibles (Santa contributed those) to Hesed House in Aurora, Illinois for 36 “guest” families that are living there this Christmas. Thank you everyone who contributed! Thank you Britt, Adam, Kirsten, Joy, Mike, Ashley, Trey, Tom, Brian, Jon, Jim, Greg and Jennifer; Suzann, Morgan, Louis, Jamie, Harold and Theresa, Kimberly.
You all helped these 36 families celebrate Christmas this year. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Our goal is for Santa to visit 20 cities and help families in all of those cities. Contact us about those you know might be in need; contact us to pledge support; or just check back for the videos of Santa.
Email: Chairman@jointheraise.com
Contributions made will also be sent to Hesed in care of Santa, and can be made Here till December 31st, 2025.
Merry Christmas to all!
Help The Big Raise Bring “Santa to Town” for those in Need
Bring Santa to Town for families in Chicago area this 2025 holiday season. We are working to raise $18,000 for 36 families in need and give them each $500 towards clothes, gifts and food this year. Contributions can be made in any amount at:
https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/LDOS6Q?vid=1n4ybm or go to https://jointheraise.com/ and select “Contribute.” All contributions between now and December 15th, 2025 will help these families in need.
As of today we have already received $4,500. Any gift is appreciated in any amount and large gifts are recommended. Thank you for helping others during this holiday season and helping bring “Santa to Town” along with the Big Raise.
The Big Raise is bringing Santa to Chicago in 2025 and more towns in 2026 to help those families celebrate Christmas in a big way.
We are looking for:
Please email chairman@jointheraise.com for more information include subject line “Santa.”
Contributions and tickets are tax-deductible and should be made to “The Big Raise Inc.”
a Florida 501c3 Not-For-Profit. Please consult your tax advisor on specifics for your situation.
