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

• Donated $500 to the the Temple Baptist Hurricane Relief Fund as Painting Friends of Ginger Edwards plus individual member contributions.

• 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

• Donated painted pieces to the Society of Decorative Painters auction to contribute to its philanthropic endeavors.

• 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 Family Shelter Service, WINGS, and local food pantries.

• 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.

• Sponsored a Christmas gift program of boxes filled with art supplies to be given to children in family shelters during the holidays.

• Collected donated items of clothing, notions, phone cards, etc. to be distributed by the Red Cross to the wounded Veterans at Walter Reed Hospital.