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Crisis Nursery offers holiday shopping for kids - IPM Newsroom
- Crisis Nursery hosted its Holiday Shop at The Orpheum in Champaign for a multi-day event open to all kids.
- The event is a 40-year tradition with volunteer-driven support and affordable gifts for children to buy for relatives.
- Gift shopping supports crisis services, with Crisis Nursery offering a safe space and meals for children during visits.
- The 2025 event will run December 4–6 with specific hours on the 4th and 5th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on the 6th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- The event encourages community involvement, with a focus on making gift-buying accessible and enjoyable for children.
- Crisis Nursery relies on community partners, noting strong support from groups like the Eastern Illinois Food Bank during times of need.
- The Holiday Shop is open to all kids in the community, emphasizing inclusivity for families in Champaign and Urbana.
- Russell Zillman, Crisis Nursery’s Assistant Director, described the facility as an 'island of safety' for children in crisis.
- The organization plans to continue its outreach through events and family support services to prevent future crises.
- The Crisis Nursery has served the community for four decades and continues to adapt its services to meet evolving needs.
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