Kids Get a Bit of Christmas Early Thanks to Nonprofit Group

Together We Cope brings early Christmas cheer to 1,800 children. Organization is still accepting holiday donations for children and teens.

Employees and volunteers from Together We Cope got to play the role of Santa early this year, handing out donated Christmas gifts last week to families in need as part of the nonprofit's Adopt a Child program. READ: Together We Cope Provides Christmas for Needy Kids This year, the program had 1,800 children from needy families, up from last year's 1,300. People and organizations have "adopted" these kids, donating gifts that Together We Cope gathered together in gift bags. Although the program is officially over for the year, Together We Cope is still accepting donations for children who weren't sponsored. Donors can find out what is needed by calling 708-633-5040, and more information can be found on the nonprofit group's website. …

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Together We Cope Provides Christmas for Local Kids in Need

The organization which serves families across the southwest suburbs says need is increasing.

Together We Cope and its Adopt a Child program hopes to create Christmas smiles for nearly 1,800 local children this holiday season. Instead of empty stockings, these children will be able to unwrap gifts given to them by strangers who care. In these ongoing difficult economic times, Together We Cope turns to the communities it serves and asks for help. In turn they help individuals and families in need in four townships: Bremen, Orland,  Palos and Worth. The communities they serve include Oak Lawn and Evergreen Park and 24 other nearby towns. When it comes to the annual gift drive the sponsors have been generous, according to Margaret Seltzner, communications manager at Together We Cope. The Adopt a Child program brings together children …

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Alden Estates Hosts Fall Fishing Festival

Families are invited to fish in Alden Estates of Orland Park Rehabilitation Center's fully stocked pond for prizes and more benefiting Together We Cope.

Over the Top! Together We Cope Has Lots of Friends

Patch and Together We Cope have reached our goal of 350 claimed Patch directory listings in 30 days. We want to thank everyone who helped us!!!

Stores, restaurants, doctor's offices, churches, schools, government offices, a local mosque, bars, financial advisers, movie theaters — in the last four weeks, folks from all walks of life have stepped up and claimed their Patch directory listing on the south suburban Patch network. In the last few days alone, 55 listings were claimed. As of today, we have 377 claimed Patch directory profiles. And if you've been following our crusade, you know that we've reached and exceeded the magic number of 350. That means Together We Cope will become the beneficiary of a free digital promotional campaign — the first advertising campaign in the history of the organization. In March, our staff hit the streets to ask business owners and agency leaders …

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March to 350: We've Got 322 Supporters for Together We Cope

322 signs of support have been logged in our effort to help spread the word for Together We Cope. Can you help us reach 350?

Since last Thursday, 23 more businesses and organizations have signed onto Patch's partnership with Together We Cope to help spread the word about this agency's unique and much-needed mission in the Southland. As of today, we have 322 claimed profiles. When 350 businesses and groups join the cause, Together We Cope will become the beneficiary of a free digital promotional campaign. In March, our staff hit the streets to ask business owners and agency leaders to claim their Patch profile in our local directories. We're aiming for 350 claimed profiles in 31 days. Our campaign continues through the week. Today, we thank the following businesses, schools, houses of worship and organizations for showing their support. If you've ever been a …

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299 Claims and Rising: It's Easy to Support Together We Cope

Look out for our staffers as they go door to door talking to businesses about claiming a free Patch Directory profile and helping Together We Cope. Already, 299 claims of support have been registered.

The owners and operators of 51 local businesses or civic agencies can make a difference for Together We Cope and the Southland this coming week — if they claim their free directory profile on Patch. As of today, we have 299 claimed profiles. When 350 businesses and groups join the cause, Together We Cope will become the beneficiary of a free promotional campaign. In March, our staff hit the streets to ask business owners and agency leaders to claim their Patch profile in our local directories. We're aiming for 350 claimed profiles in 31 days. This is just the beginning of a multi-faceted partnership between Together We Cope and the south suburban Patch network. In the coming months and years, we hope to enlist our growing legion of fans …

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Join Us: 137 Businesses and Agencies Step Up for Together We Cope

Will yours be next? Look out for our staffers as they go door to door talking to businesses about the Patch Directory and Together We Cope.

Don't be left out. Join the 137 businesses, schools, houses of worship and organizations that are helping Patch and Together We Cope spread the word about people in crisis throughout the Southland.  In March, our staff hit the streets to ask business owners and agency leaders to claim their Patch profile in our local directories. We're aiming for 350 claimed profiles in 31 days. Today, we have 137 claimed profiles. When we reach 350, Together We Cope will be able to launch its first-ever advertising campaign.  We thank the following businesses and organizations for showing their support. If you've ever been a customer of theirs or user of their services, please click through and post a review to their Patch listing. Share your voice with …

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63 Businesses and Agencies Step Up for Together We Cope

Will yours be next? Look out for our staffers as they go door to door talking to businesses about the Patch Directory and Together We Cope.

Patch and Together We Cope are partners in a push to spread the word about people in crisis throughout the Southland.  To do that, we've asked businesses and organizations to show their support with a simple gesture. On March 21st, our staff hit the streets to ask business owners and agency leaders to claim their Patch profile in our local directories. We're aiming for 350 claimed profiles in 31 days. Today, we have 63 claimed profiles. When we reach 350, Together We Cope will be able to launch its first-ever advertising campaign.  We thank the following businesses and organizations for showing their support. If you've ever been a customer of theirs or user of their services, please click through and post a review on their Patch listing. …

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Help Together We Cope With a Click of Your Finger

We're on a mission. Patch and Together We Cope are partners in a campaign to raise awareness of the agency's good work helping people in the Southland. Can you lend a hand?

Together We Cope and your local Patch network lauched a campaign today to "Spread the Word" about Together We Cope's mission helping families in crisis. The nonprofit organization's client base is growing by the day, which means they need your help more than ever before. And we want to make offering that hand as simple as possible. Frequent visitors to Patch sites in the south suburbs know that each Patch is home to an extensive directory of local business, government and agency profiles. Many businesses have claimed their online profile and are posting photographs and events to their listings in our directory. They also interact with members of the Patch community who leave reviews and ratings on their businesses and institutions. For the…

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Oak Lawn Gown Shop Pays it Forward to Blushing Brides in Tinley Park

Eva's Bridal in Oak Lawn has shown, once again, that kindness can come from tragedy. The store donated dresses that will be sold at Tinley Park's NU2U resale shop today during its first ever Bride on a Budget expo.

Brides planning their big days on a budget will be beaming Wednesday, thanks to a little help from an area shop that knows what it's like to be down and out. More than one year after a devastating fire destroyed Eva's Bridals in Oak Lawn, the business is proving generosity can go a long way. That generosity most recently showed up at NU2U resale shop in downtown Tinley Park where Eva's owner Ronia Ghusein sent donated dresses that have gone unused. The cluster of about 100 gowns were originally sent to Eva's Bridal last year from donors around the country who wanted to replace customers' lost dresses. But they will be showcased Wednesday night at NU2U's first ever Bride on a Budget expo, in which blushing brides-to-be can buy them for $50…

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Lorraine Swanson

2:30 pm on Wednesday, January 25, 2012

I couldn't agree more, Pat.   more ›