Letters to Santa 2024 is underway
To order a letter, send an email to directeffect@ameritech.net or call 312-296-5311.
Support Michelle
Direct Effect Charities is no longer a 501(c)(3) and Michelle DiGiacomo is now running her Letters to Santa program independently. If you would like to support her in her time of need, you can do so via GoFundMe or via Zelle: +1 (312) 296-5311
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Build-A-Backpack
Stay tuned for the next BUILD A BACKPACK
Follow the link below to find out what to include in the backpacks
Get 4 FREE Brookfield Zoo tickets for each backpack donated!
Chicago Kids Closet
We collect items year round and are always happy to help you start a collection at your business, school or church. It's a wonderful project and special way to honor a child's dignity.
Read MoreLetters to Santa
We're happy to run the LETTERS TO SANTA program exclusively through Chicago's public schools! In the past 20+ years, we've distributed and answered well over 100,000 Letters to Santa.
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