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Support Naperville and NEF on Giving Tuesday

Show your support for Naperville and NEF on December 1 for Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving and doing good.

Help NEF raise $10,000 necessary to ensure that our programs continue to support Naperville 203 students in this year like no other, when needs are so high. Every dollar makes a difference in the lives of Naperville 203 students.

Six Ways to Support NEF (and Naperville) on Giving Tuesday

 

  • J. McLaughlin
    J. McLaughlin

    Shop for clothing and accessories at J. McLaughlin

    Shop for clothing or accessories in-store, call to shop virtually or email the store team to make your purchase on December 1 and 15% of proceeds will benefit NEF.

    Bring a local grocery store gift card to the store to be entered in a raffle! All gift cards will be distributed to Naperville 203 families in need.

    J. McLaughlin
    10 AM – 5 PM
    216 S. Main Street, Naperville
    630.300.5147
    stilnaperville@jmclaughlin.com

  • Enjoy Mexican food made with fresh ingredients and authentic techniques at Guzman y Gomez
    Enjoy authentic and fresh Mexican food from Guzman y Gomez ALL DAY on December 1. Mention NEF when ordering at the restaurant, online or through the app and 20% of your purchase will support NEF!

    Guzman y Gomez
    6 AM – 11 PM
    1519 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville
    www.guzmanygomez.com

  • Pinot’s Palette
    Pinot’s Palette

    Celebrate your creativity with a painting class or take home kit from Pinot’s Palette
    Two ways to participate!

    1) take-home kits for any painting at any time (all supplies included with video recorded or printed instructions) and use code NEF at checkout. 20% of store sales will support NEF. Fun for all ages!
    2) Join the NEF fundraiser class on December 1 from 7-9 PM, at home (virtually) or in-studio, to paint the Catchin Snowflakes painting. $10 from each seat will support NEF!

    175 W. Jackson Avenue, Suite 123, Naperville
    Take-home kits (use code NEF)
    In-Studio event (no code needed)
    Virtual event (no code needed)

  • Feed your curiosity with a book or toy from Anderson’s Bookshop or Toyshop
    Shop at Anderson’s Bookshop or Toyshop on December 1 and they will donate 20% back to NEF. Mention NEF at checkout.
    Or shop online on December 1 and use code NEF for 20% of proceeds to support NEF. Shipping or in-store pickup available.

    Anderson’s Bookshop
    123 W. Jefferson, Naperville
    10 AM – 6 PM
    www.andersonsbookshop.com

    Anderson’s Toyshop
    111 W. Jefferson Ave, Naperville
    10 AM – 6 PM

  • Set up a Facebook fundraiser in support of NEF
    Active on Facebook? Want to support NEF? You can create a personal fundraiser to raise funds for NEF. Facebook will match $7 million in qualifying donations made on Facebook on Giving Tuesday!
    Go to https://www.facebook.com/fundraisers to set up your own fundraiser and your friends can donate directly through Facebook.

  • Donate to support the students of Naperville 203 at any time.
    www.nef203.org/give
    Monthly giving options available.

    Or mail a check payable to NEF to:
    Naperville Education Foundation<
    203 W. Hillside
    Naperville, IL 60540

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