Politics & Government

State Sen. Curran Holds Valentine's Day Card Drive For Seniors

Students, churches, Scout groups and other community organizations can donate homemade or store-bought cards.

LEMONT, IL — State Sen. John Curran will hold his fourth annual Valentines for Seniors card drive, and invites residents and community groups to donate cards that will be delivered to senior facilities in the 41st Senate District, according to a release from his office.

Students, churches, Scout groups and other community organizations can donate homemade or store-bought cards.

“Our seniors helped build the amazing community we live in today,” Curran said in a release. “These cards are just a little way to remind them how much we appreciate and value their lives and contributions.”

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Cards, poems and other well wishes can be mailed or dropped off to Sen. Curran’s District Office at 1011 State St., Suite 205 in Lemont, until Feb. 5, according to Curran's office. Those dropping off cards in-person can place them in the valentines box located inside the office door during business hours, which are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., or in the small mailbox outside of the office during off-hours.

“Caring people in our district have donated thousands of cards over the last few years,” Curran said. “I hope all families and organizations in the district will consider spreading some love and joy to seniors throughout our community.”

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