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Dear John,
I’m writing to you first about something big.
Tomorrow, for Giving Tuesday, we’re offering the largest match in Start Early’s history. And because you’re one of our most important supporters, I wanted to give you access to this match before anyone else.
Donate now to Start Early, and we’ll match your new or increased gift up to $50,000 to respond to the most urgent needs facing families and our community’s littlest learners.* |
Right now, families across Illinois and the nation are facing immense stress.
Many have experienced disruptions in access to SNAP benefits, WIC support and other critical resources over the past few weeks. Heightened uncertainty in their communities means many caregivers are limiting travel. They’re keeping their children home from school and avoiding community spaces altogether.
Our community’s youngest children are bearing the brunt. Their brains are forming 1 million neural connections per second, and food insecurity, stress and unsafe environments threaten this development.
That’s why Start Early is mobilizing emergency support for families. We’ve expanded our Family Stores at Educare Chicago and Healthy Parents & Babies — and launched brand-new stores at both our Waukegan and Beach Park locations in Lake County.
Families can now walk into our stores and leave with diapers, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, and groceries — at no cost, no questions asked.
We're also helping early learning programs across the state to become safe havens where families know their children are protected and their information is secure.
In a moment when so much feels uncertain, your gift is a concrete action that counters what we’re seeing — and creates real stability for families who need it most.
At this critical time, your gift will be multiplied to make a bigger impact. Donate now and your new or increased gift will DOUBLE, up to $50,000.
This is not a moment to shrink back. It’s a moment to reach out and support the most vulnerable families and children in our community.
Will you make your matched gift today? |
With gratitude,
*This match is real. It will double any new gift made or any amount above your last previous gift to Start Early, up to $50,000. |
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