Edward Jones agent Christine Short hosts diaper drive for Community Action

[November 10, 2017] 

LINCOLN

Edward Jones Agent Christine Short encourages giving back by hosting a diaper drive for local children. The collected diapers will be donated to Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois (CAPCIL) Head Start Centers located in Lincoln.

All brands and sizes of diapers/wipes are welcome, with larger sizes (size 4-6) encouraged. This is Short’s second year hosting the diaper drive and hopes to collect more than the 300 items donated in 2016.

“The Early Head Start center based programs use thousands of diapers each year. The agency does their best to supply diapers so that families can focus on working to pull themselves out of poverty. Diapers are a large expense therefore donations from local businesses and the communities we serve have allowed us to use grant dollars on other classrooms needs such as educational materials and developmentally appropriate toys, said Head Start Director, Jenifer Deweese.

Diapers can be dropped off at Christine Short’s office located at 515 Broadway Street in Lincoln during regular business hours. For additional information please visit CAPCIL’s website (www.capcil.info) or contact Christine Short’s office at 217-735-2585.

It is the mission of CAPCIL, in partnership with communities in our service area, to empower persons with low income and the aged by creating and implementing poverty-fighting initiatives for those in crisis and those that endeavor a life of lasting independence.

[Breann Titus
Volunteer Services Director
Fundraising Co-Chair
Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois]