15
Sep
2015
Rock Island, IL - The Foundation for TJX Companies, Inc.?one of the leading off-price retailers of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide and owner of TJ Maxx and Marshalls?awarded Christian Care a generous grant of $5,000 to support their Emergency and Transitional Housing Program. According to the organization's CEO, Dr. Elaine Winter, "Christian Care is pleased and humbled that TJX Companies has partnered with us to make it possible to continue Christian Care's vision of transforming lives."
Christian Care is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization operating two facilities?a domestic violence shelter for abused women and children and a rescue mission for homeless men. It serves homeless individuals, victims of domestic violence, veterans, men and women coming out of prison, and those with mental illnesses by providing them with safe shelter, nutritious meals, clothing, counseling, referrals and guidance.Christian Care's community meal site is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner on weekdays Monday through Friday, and for breakfast and dinner on Saturday and Sunday. Breakfast is served at 6:30 a.m., lunch at 12:15 p.m., and dinner at 6:30 p.m. If you know of someone in need, call Christian Care's crisis hotline any hour of the day at (309) 788-2273 or visit online at christiancareqc.org.
