Direct Effect Charities Gratitude Cafe
"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
DIRECT EFFECT CHARITIES is a 501 C3 tax exempt, non-profit private charitable foundation with a unique goal. Our purpose is to raise awareness as to what YOU can do to make a difference in the lives of children in need.
Coming soon hugs for everybody
05/09/2024
We are soooo excited to accept 430 CPS students from Montessori school in Englewood into our Letters to Santa program! It’s never too early to order your letters to Santa whether it’s one or 1000, so don’t hesitate to place an order today! We work for months to get those letters ready and in your hands by November 1 and we’ll put you at the top of Santa’s list! 🧑🎄🥰
Elenco Electronics Inc. Welcome to Elenco, leader of innovative toys and educational devices.
We are currently working on a toy donation from our friends at Elenco for both children at Chicago public schools and our local hospitals. Their amazing stem toys are magical and provide hours of both fun and education! Please check out their page!
If you would like to support our work, you can make a tax deductible donation using Zelle and our phone number, 312-296-5311. Please also consider joining us this summer for our annual Build a Backpack drive and of course our Letters to Santa program at Christmas! Letters will be available just after Halloween. 🙏🏼🎅🏼❤️ https://www.facebook.com/elencoinc?mibextid=JRoKGi
Elenco Electronics Inc. Welcome to Elenco, leader of innovative toys and educational devices.
03/01/2024
Send us your socks and underwear, please and thank you! 🙏🏼❤️
02/20/2024
The greatest show on earth 🙏🏼❤️
An early summer night with Jeff at The Vic in Chicago? Playing mostly requests? For charity? Count us in! Tickets for June 1 are sold out, limited tickets remain for May 31.
Wilcoworld.net/shows
02/15/2024
Please help support our students at SOA! Donations will be accepted through the end of May. The following items are needed;
Sweatpants - various adult sizes
Large bottles of body wash
Shampoo/conditioner
Sponges for body wash
Deodorant for men and women
Lotion for dry skin
Regular size toothpaste
Dental floss
Q-tips travel pack
Travel size mouthwash
Books
Items can be mailed to the school at;
Southside Occupational Academy
7342 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60636
Please also consider purchasing items through Amazon, or other retailers, and having them directly delivered. If you have a large connection you need picked up please contact us and we can help 🙏🏼❤️
02/15/2024
02/08/2024
Our fabulous crew of elves at our Southside Occupational Academy Christmas party! 🧑🎄🎅🏼❤️
02/07/2024
01/30/2024
It’s the greatest show on earth 🙏🏼❤️
Jeff Tweedy Get tickets for Jeff Tweedy promoted by Jam Presents at The Vic Theatre in Chicago, IL on Sat, Jun 1, 2024 - 7:30PM at AXS.com
01/28/2024
In two days and four hours you can own this pencil signed Joe DiMaggio! It’s the real deal and I bet none of your friends have one! All proceeds benefit Direct Effect Charities Gratitude Cafe so buy Joe and help kids all at the same time! 🙏🏼🎅🏼❤️
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JOE DiMAGGIO SIGNED SPORTS ILLUSTRATED LIVING LEGENDS LITHO HARVEY DINNERSTEIN | eBay This original lithograph was from a sports illustrated collection in 1974, Living Legends. It features the great Joe DiMaggio, and is pencil signed by him on the bottom center. The print was a limited edition and the plates were destroyed.
01/21/2024
Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio? ❤️
JOE DiMAGGIO SIGNED SPORTS ILLUSTRATED LIVING LEGENDS LITHO HARVEY DINNERSTEIN | eBay This original lithograph was from a sports illustrated collection in 1974, Living Legends. It features the great Joe DiMaggio, and is pencil signed by him on the bottom center. The print was a limited edition and the plates were destroyed.
01/12/2024
There is no greater joy in life than serving others 🙏🏼
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01/08/2024
01/04/2024
Coming soon to our auctions…. signed Joe DiMaggio Living Legends lithograph!!!
01/03/2024
Mickie Mantle anyone?
Beautiful Mickey Mantle Signed Triple Crown Lithograph by Wayne Prokopiak | eBay Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Beautiful Mickey Mantle Signed Triple Crown Lithograph by Wayne Prokopiak at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!
01/02/2024
Please support our charity auctions on eBay!
https://www.ebay.com/usr/dalaigirls
All proceeds benefit our operating funds! Let us know if you have an antique or collectible that you would like to donate and keep a watch for fun auctions in the upcoming months!
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Happy New Year to our angels on earth. We love you all ❤️
12/30/2023
Signed Mickey Mantle poster from 1956 anyone? Coming soon to our New Year’s charity auctions, along with many other pieces of sporting memorabilia, including a signed, framed, Ken Griffey Junior jersey! We are so grateful to have received this donation, and all proceeds will support our operating costs throughout the year. Keep a watch here for auctions launch in early January! 🙏🏼❤️
12/25/2023
More fun at Lowell School
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12/24/2023
Hoping Santa makes your wishes come true 🧑🎄🎅🏼❤️
12/24/2023
Happy Christmas! If you would like to support our work and score an awesome Christmas present at the same time, you’re in luck! Minus the opening bid, 100% of the proceeds go to the charity and we would be grateful for your support! We are not so good at fundraising, but we can offer you amazing treasures that you might not find elsewhere, so please keep a watch in the upcoming year for some fun offerings! We are grateful for your support and looking forward beautiful new year! 🙏🏼🧑🎄🎅🏼❤️
Stunning Antique Studio Camera J.A. Anderson with Bohmke Lenses | eBay The lens is pretty clean for its age, with only a bit of haze and separation. The bellows show wear.
12/23/2023
12/22/2023
Santa fun at Lozano School! ❤️🧑🎄❤️🎅🏼❤️
12/20/2023
And visits of sugar plums danced in their heads..🧑🎄🎅🏼❤️
12/19/2023
We are grateful for our friends at Cary Grove! They have been with us for about 20 years now and we hope they will stay with us for 20 more! 🙏🏼🧑🎄🎅🏼❤️
12/19/2023
On its way to Southside Occupational Academy from our friends at After School Matters 🙏🏼🧑🎄🎅🏼❤️
12/18/2023
The North Pole 🤗🧑🎄🎅🏼❤️
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