CASA and Starbucks Deliver Holiday Gifts to Hundreds of Foster Kids Starbuck s Hillary Bohmann, manager of the store at 560 E. Route 173, in Antioch, helped collect gifts donated by customers to Lake County foster children. The participation from customers in Antioch this year was outstanding. Courtesy of Liz Fales, CASA Lake County
Updated 1/7/2021 8:34 AM
Any time of year can be difficult for children in foster care. The holidays can be particularly hard. This past holiday season, 21 North and Northwest suburban Starbucks stores, in conjunction with CASA Lake County, helped brighten the season for over 400 local foster children. The children received new clothing, toys, books and other special gifts, all purchased and donated by Starbucks customers, and distributed by CASA volunteers.
CASA Lake County, Starbucks launch gift drive for foster kids Shannon McBride-Bromberg, CASA Lake County advocate manager, picks up gift donations from Starbucks in Mundelein. Courtesy of Deborah Rashman
Updated 12/18/2020 3:09 PM
CASA Lake County s annual Giving Tree program, which provides new clothing and holiday gifts to Lake County foster children, is moving forward again this season despite the pandemic.
Twenty-one local Starbucks are participating this year. Local residents are urged to stop by a Starbucks to participate through December.
CASA Lake County provides each Starbucks with a small holiday evergreen decorated with colorful tags. Each tag is marked with a specific gift item needed or requested by a child. The items range from warm winter coats and clothing to baby blankets, toys, books, gift cards, and more.