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Chicago Lights Holiday Card designs and verses are created by students in the Chicago LightsTutoring Program.

Holiday card sales directly fund the Chicago Lights Tutoring Program and help to promote literacy initiatives, contribute to library books, computer and job training and hot dinners nightly. For more information about the Tutoring Program click here.
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 2009 collection will feature four new designs, each with an 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 and at various in-store locations beginning Nov 2009.
Click here to learn more about where to buy cards

Is Imprinting Available?
Personal imprinting is available for the cards and envelopes. Imprinting is an additional fee added to the cost of the cards, it also takes 4-5 weeks to process. All imprinting orders must be received by October 31, 2009.

We also have recommendations of printers that could quickly process your card order. Also, cards can be delivered flat for your own printing purposes.

Please contact Allison for more details about imprinting at 312.981.3596 or agraham@fourthchurch.org

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 Stacy Jackson, Director of Tutoring at 312. 981.3562 or sjackson@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 Allison at 312.981.3596.

What else do you want to know?
Do you have additional questions about Holiday Cards? Contact Allison Graham at 312.981.3596 or agraham@fourthchurch.org

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