Pickers Outlet Mall Charitys
"No One Can Help Everyone...Everyone Can Help Someone!"
We want to give back to the community as much as possible we do that by giving money and sponsoring events that help them.
Since we opened Nov 2012 we have helped raise over $4000 to different charity's.
The charity for Dec 2012 Is Gumdrops http://gumdropkids.org
Gum Drops, NFP provides a weekend backpack of child-friendly food to help enhance the quality of life for at-risk children throughout Southern Illinois. This program removes barriers to academic success for these at-risk children. It is very likely that these at-risk children will endure lifelong consequences as a result of having limited or no food. HUNGER DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE. It can affect any child, even those you would least expect. These children suffer significantly in health issues, behavioral difficulties as well as academic performance. Gum Drops plays a crucial role in the lives of these at-risk children by breaking down barriers caused by hunger.
Gum Drops, NFP began in January 2008 feeding 12 at-risk children. Currently, we are feeding over 1,000 at-risk children every week of the school year. We are in 6 Southern Illinois counties, 11 different school districts, and 35 schools throughout Southern Illinois.
Officers
Amy Simpson
Lisa Heise
Ronnie Simpson
David England
Jean McNeil
Advisors
Carey Gil
Mark Carney
Participating Schools:
- Carterville Unit #5
- Herrin Unit #4
- Murphysboro Unit #186
- Giant City Unit #130
- Christopher Unit #99
- Pinckneyville Unit #
- DeSoto Unit #
- Marion Unit #2
- Egyptian Unit #5
- Johnston City Unit #1
- Elverado Unit #196
- Dongola Unit #66
GumDropKids is Endorsed By:
- Carterville Ministerial Alliance
- United Way St Louis
- Food Bank
- Carterville Chamber of Commerce
