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Holiday Cards

Chicago Lights Holiday Cards, created by students in Chicago Lights Tutoring, help 400 underserved students succeed in school. Proceeds from card sales directly fund Chicago Lights Tutoring, which promotes literacy initiatives, and provides library books, computer and job training and hot dinners nightly. For more information about Chicago LightsTutoring click here.

Purchase the All-Purpose Blank NoteCard Today!

Tutoring student, Simone Murray, captured the iconic Chicago Skyline in this all-purpose, blank notecard that is perfect to send year-round to friends and family or as a gift. These notecards are available for sale online or in person at our exclusive, summer retailer:

Shaker Traditions
817 Dempster St
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 869-0293
Email: shakertraditions@aol.com

Holiday Cards Featured in the Press
The student artists, Chicago Lights holiday cards, and Chicago Lights Tutoring program have been featured in the media in 2009.

Click here to read the article in Chicago Parent
Click to read the Chicago Tribune Article

FAQs and Feedback

Are the Holiday Cards all the same?
No. The 2010 collection will feature four new designs, each with a unique inscription written in the child's hand writing. These can be purchased in individual packs or assorted packages. The 2009 designs are now available for sale.

Click here to see the 2009 Designs.

Classic Designs from years past are also available for sale.

How many cards per package?
The individual designs include 16 identical cards per package; the assortment includes 4 of each of the 4 designs, Chicago Skyline not included. The blank Chicago Skyline notecards are sold separately in packages of 16 cards.

How much do they cost?
All packages are $15.00 for 16 cards and envelopes.

Are the cards printed on recycled paper?
Paper stock used for the cards and envelopes have been approved by the Forest Stewardship Council, meaning that the paper came from forests that are managed to meet the social, economic and ecological needs of present and future generations. 10% of the paper is recycled stock.

Where do I buy cards?
The 2009 Holiday card collection are available for sale online now.
Click here to learn more about where to buy cards

Is Imprinting Available?
We are unable to provide personal imprinting services, but we can send you to a printer who can. We have worked with two printers who know our cards, have printed them in the past, and have been told you're on the way. Simply contact the printer directly and they will take care of the rest.

When will I receive the cards once I have purchased them?
Cards are shipped out the day the order is received and sent through the US postal service via first class. You should receive them within 3- 5 business days of placing the order.

How can I get more information about the Chicago Lights Tutoring Program?
Click Here or contact Alex Cornwell, Director of Tutoring at 312. 981.3565 or acornwell@fourthchurch.org.

How can I help to promote Holiday Cards?
Volunteers for the Holiday Card Committee and recommendations for additional sales outlets are needed! Contact Nancy at 312.274.3815.

What else do you want to know?
Do you have additional questions about Holiday Cards? Contact Nancy Davis at 312.274.3815. or ndavis@fourthchurch.org.

Mark Your Calendar

Every Saturday
Fresh Produce is available for sale at the Urban Farm
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

September 7
New Tutor Orienation
6:00 p.m.

September 9
Center for Life and Learning Free Open House
10:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m.

September 9
Lunch and Reception to learn about Volunteering with Caring Cirlces
12:30 p.m.

September 9
T'ai Chi Classes Begin
5:00 p.m.

September 13
New Tutor Orienation
6:00 p.m.

September 16
New Tutor Orienation
6:00 p.m.

"The biggest draw for us to Chicago Lights, both as volunteers and benefactors, has been the sense of being apart of a strong community that inspires others and leads by example.

Chicago Lights has allowed both of us to share the gifts we have been so blessed with while gaining new perspective on the challenges our community faces."
--Craig and Alison Naish