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The Geneva Women’s Club will host its 50th Annual Holiday Craft Fair at the Geneva High School, 416 McKinley Avenue, Geneva, IL.
Over 110 artists and crafters will be offering original ceramics, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, glasswork and so much more. All proceeds will benefit Fox Valley charities. Show hours are on November 9 from 9AM to 4PM. Admission is $5 and kids of all ages are free.
“We are excited to be back at Geneva High School with the holiday craft fair that our community looks forward to year after year”, said Debbi Walker, chairperson of the event. “We are delighted for the opportunity to raise funds to so many worthwhile local charities.”
Also available will be the long-running bake sale, Santa and Mrs. Claus, free glitter arm tattoos for children, and a 50/50 raffle.
The Geneva Women’s Club is a 501(c)3 nonprofit philanthropic organization dedicated to improving the lives of women, children and families in the Fox Valley. The club supports eight charities including CASA Kane County, Living Well Cancer Resource Center, Mutual Ground, Lazarus House, TriCity Family Services, Tri City Health Partnership, Fox Valley Hands of Hope, and families in need at Geneva District 304.
CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates Kane County is a volunteer organization that advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the Juvenile Court System.
Fox Valley Hands of Hope is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing expert support for children, families, and adults who are experiencing grief from a death loss.
Lazarus House is an emergency shelter and the only transitional-housing program in the greater Tri-Cities area. They help individuals become self-sufficient by offering food, clothing, transitional housing, health services, education and work preparation.
Mutual Ground, Inc. provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and their families. All services are victim-centered and focus on advocacy that empowers everyone to make her/his decisions.
TriCity Family Services provides quality, affordable counseling, early intervention, prevention, and crisis services that promote sound mental health and effective family functioning. TriCity Family Services champions excellence, honesty, hope, personal responsibility, and respect for others.
Tri City Health Partnership provides dental and healthcare services for lowincome residents of central Kane County who are uninsured or do not have Medicare or Medicaid/Public Aid. They are staffed by dedicated physicians, and local healthcare professionals, who volunteer their time.
Living Well Cancer Resource Center provides comfort and community to anyone experiencing the effects of cancer. Programs include support groups, educational workshops and nutrition, art and exercise classes.
Geneva Women’s Club provides support for students in need throughout Geneva District 304. Numerous academic and vocational scholarships are awarded annually to graduating Geneva High School seniors.
For more information, visit genevawomensclub.org or the club’s Facebook page.
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