United Way of Effingham County

11/11/2026

11/10/2026

🎁🎉CHRISTMAS CASH 50/50 IS BACK! 🎉🎁

United Way of Effingham County is holding a 🎅Christmas Cash 50/50 Raffle 🎅 to raise funds for our 2026 Campaign that supports 21 local partner agencies and to give one of YOU some spending money this Christmas!

Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased online via the link below. (Don't forget to change the contribution to the website host to $0 to avoid any fees!)

Winner will be drawn on Giving Tuesday (December 1st) at 10AM and posted right here on Facebook.

Winner will be contacted via phone and provided 50% of the funds raised through this raffle.

Link to purchase: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/united-way-christmas-cash-5050--2026

Good luck! 🎀🎄

11/05/2026

11/04/2026

Time to put away those jack-o-lanterns and get out your reindeers because it's officially Christmas Store time!

The 2026 FISH & Catholic Charities Christmas Store - Effingham County efforts are officially underway! 🎁 There's TONS of information on this post, so start taking notes now!

You may know that this one is especially near and dear to our heart because the Head Elf of this operation is a United Way of Effingham County Board Member! Molly does a FANTASTIC job at executing this project each and every year to make Christmas magical for so many families in Effingham County.

🎄How to help:

As you can imagine, this operation could not be possible without THOUSANDS of donations! There is opportunities for bulk donations, ease of Amazon Wishlist shopping and simply dropping off items.

Bulk Donation Spreadsheet:
In the case that your business, organization, or family would like to donate, there is a Google Sheet to sign up for a bulk donation. This will help get a variety of the items needed. If you don’t quite make the entire donation, THAT IS OKAY!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/152EsPDyUVILlHKdn031wXcFlXmLnhMchQV9r8OvGFbE/edit?usp=sharing

Amazon Wishlist:
The Amazon list is set up for easy shopping. You can send donations directly. Now that family registration is open, it is being updated regularly with individualized gift requests from parents.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1RXV5KI74M2HK?ref_=wl_fv_le

Have donations to drop off?
Bring to the X & KJ Athon on Wednesday, December 9th! 6AM-6PM corner of Fayette & Willow at Premier Broadcasting

🎅🏻 Christmas Store Registration:

Link to Family Registration & Volunteer Signup:
(Yes, this is ONE link that will direct you where you need to go based on your selection if you're registering as a recipient or a volunteer. You're in the right place!)
https://forms.gle/zxNuM6sggz3VLcY27

Link to Christmas Store Website:
www.effinghamchristmasstore.com

📆 Important Dates:
-Family Registration will be open November 1st – November 25th
-Gently used KIDS coats can be dropped at Wiedman Cleaners during the month of November
-X & KJ Athon will be held on Wednesday, December 9th
-Family Pickup will be Saturday, December 12th

Attached are flyers with updates and volunteer schedules.

Thank you SO much for your support for this effort. It takes a HUGE village to make this happen and brings so much joy during the Christmas season.

Feel free to reach out to the Head Elf herself, Molly Bushue at [email protected]. (Or message us here, we know a way or two to get in contact with her 😉)

(PS - We titled her the Head Elf. She may hate that. Sorry, Molly 😂❤)

11/04/2026

An exciting update from one of our partner agenncies!📚

Effingham Imagination Library now serves ALL of Effingham County! 🎉

We're excited to share!! Please help us spread the news! Visit https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/ to register your child.

10/28/2026

FISH Holiday at Home is helping make Christmas a little brighter for Effingham County seniors and disabled citizens who may otherwise spend the season alone.

Formerly known as the Christmas Store for Senior and Disabled, Holiday at Home provides food, small Christmas gifts and other essentials to local residents during the holiday season.

There are several ways our community can help this year, from donating food and gifts to volunteering during packing and delivery week.

Applications will also be available beginning November 1.

Find registration information, donation needs and volunteer opportunities:
🔗 Link in bio ▶ News

10/28/2026

Hi Effingham County!

Our partner agency, Effingham County FISH needs your help! The Winter / Christmas season is a BIG deal for this organization. As they prepare, they are in need of winter coats and clothes for the entire family! Inventory has been checked and there is a massive shortage this year. As you get your gear out, if you have good condition items that no longer fit your family, please donate to FISH. If you feel called to purchase new, those are always accepted and so appreciated as well!

Donations can be dropped off anytime in the donation tote at the front of the FISH office located at 708 S Linden in Effingham, or call (217) 342-2200 to make arrangements for donation. 🧤🧣🧥

* Reminder - the need is for the entire family this year! Infants to elderly! So make sure to go through the back of your own closet too, Not just what the kiddos outgrew last year! ❤