Local Edward Jones agent hosts annual diaper drive for Community Action

[December 28, 2018]   LINCOLN - Over the last four weeks, Edward Jones Agent Christine Short encouraged her clients and community members to give back by hosting a diaper drive for local children.

The collected diapers were donated to Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois (CAPCIL) Head Start Centers located in Lincoln.

This annual event has continued to collect more items than the year before. This year was no exception collecting more than 3700 units, a 48% increase over the 1900 units collected in 2017. In addition, a second community partner participated in this year’s donation. Thrivent Financial Agent, DavyLynne Wills, along with CAPCIL employee Margie Dollinger contributed $250 made possible through Thrivent’s Action Team Project that includes a mission of “Live Generously”.

Thank you to everyone that donated. Your generosity makes a large impact. “The Early Head Start center-based programs use thousands of diapers each year.

"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.

For additional information about Head Start or how you can get involved please visit CAPCIL’s website - www.capcil. info .

[Breann Titus
Volunteer Services Director
Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois]

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