HAVE A DIRECT EFFECT

Since our inception, we have served hundreds of thousands of children in need through the generosity of countless individuals, corporations, and suburban high school students.

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

Welcome to Direct Effect Charities.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

~MARGARET MEAD~

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!

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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.

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Letters 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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