Sharing and Caring

Windy Brushes of Northern Illinois has a long philanthropic history. One of its goals is to contribute time, talent, and donated items to help others in need through its Sharing and Caring program. This goal has been implemented through the following activities. Windy Brushes of Northern Illinois

• Contributes annually to the Decorative Arts Collection for the purpose of conservation, restoration, and preservation of its collection.

• Contributes annually to the SDP Scholarship fund to encourage education in decorative painting

• Painted and decorated walls of bedrooms in one of the homes for women at risk at the Family Shelter Service of Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

• Painted and decorated walls at WINGS shelter for women at risk.

• Conducts an Annual November Food Drive which makes donations possible to JOURNEYS, and local food pantries. Collects cold weather clothing (hats, mittens, gloves, coats, etc.) for area shelters.

• Collects used cell phones to be refurbished for women at risk.

• Collects and donates eye glasses to the Lions Club to be repaired for the needy in Third World countries.

• Sponsors a September gift program of boxes filled with art supplies to be given to children in family shelters for ‘back to school’.