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Hi there, Glen Ellyn! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Glen Ellyn nonprofit is changing homeless families’ futures

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Eve Services and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Glen Ellynfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Glen Ellynfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Monday: Cloudy and breezy, with a high of 42 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Areas of fog in the morning, temps: high: 45, low: 33.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, afternoon mist, with a high of 45 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Neighbors in Need: Glen Ellyn nonprofit provides families a bridge to a better place (dailyherald.com) — A Glen Ellyn-based nonprofit, Bridge Communities, is quietly transforming the lives of homeless families across DuPage County from its office on Roosevelt Road. The group provides transitional housing, mentoring, and financial coaching that help most clients move into permanent housing, and it’s now receiving support from the Neighbors in Need campaign, giving local residents a clear way to donate or get involved.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

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