Community Corner

Lazarus House Slates Annual Thanksgiving Feast

The event will be from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thanksgiving Day at the Tri-Cities Salvation Army, 1710 S. 7th Ave., St. Charles.

Lazarus House invites the community to join its staff, guests and many supporters at its annual Thanksgiving Feast. The event will run from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day 2012 at the , St. Charles.

Dining will begin at noon. 

The feast has become a tradition within the community. It is a chance to sit alongside our guests and clients to share fellowship and a meal. The feast was established for folks who are homeless or alone for Thanksgiving as well as those who simply want to add more meaning to their holiday.

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For those able to cook, a dish to pass is most appreciated. Food should arrive between 11:30 and 11:45 a.m. in a disposable container and ready to serve. Needed dishes (stuffing, vegetables, etc.) and supplies are posted on the website www.lazarushouseonline.com. A courtesy email to juliep@lazarushouseonline.com with what you are bringing is appreciated. Everyone is invited to join for dining and fellowship. There is no cost. Registration is not required but appreciated (630-587-2144).

Lazarus House is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization based in downtown St. Charles. It offers safe shelter, food, and support services to men, women and children connected to St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia and western rural Kane County who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

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On average this fiscal year, Lazarus House is providing nourishing food, safe shelter, case management and other supportive services to 63 people daily at its facility and assisting another 33 households with monthly rent subsidies.

For information about Lazarus House services, call 630-587-2144.


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