The annual Help Them to Hope campaign benefits local service agencies that provide direct financial support and services to Lake County residents in need.
Agencies that benefit from donations this year are Beacon Place, Catholic Charities of Lake County, Christian Outreach of Lutherans, Community Social Services, Mothers Trust Foundation and Open Arms Mission.
To donate to the fund, send checks or money orders to Help Them to Hope, P.O. Box 364, Gurnee, IL 60031, or Help Them to Hope, c/o NorStates Bank, 1601 N. Lewis Ave., Waukegan, IL 60085.
Donations also may be made in person at NorStates Bank, 1601 N. Lewis Ave., Waukegan.
Donations for Friday were $950. Total to date is $46,007.27.
Beach Park
Jean Reidel: In memory of Lee and Alta Reed, $100.
Bill Reidel: In memory of Lowell (Bill) and Viola Reidel, $100.
Lindenhurst
Anonymous: $50.
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Wadsworth
BFF-Bev, Joanie, Betty, Mo and Betty: In lieu of Christmas presents, $250.
Waukegan
Mr. & Mrs. Howard Furniss: In memory of Mr. & Mrs. John Kasprzak, $50.
Winthrop Harbor
Nick Vidakovic: In memory of my parents Virginia and Joseph Vidakovic, and sons Buzzy and William Vidakovic, $100.
Bloomingdale
Janet Sweeney: $200.
Bristol, Wis.
Adrienne Will: In memory of my husband Raymond Will, 100.
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