Kindercottage

Transforming our Nation One Child at a Time.

+618 874 6505

564  Veronica Ave

East St. Louis, IL 62205

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2023

2022

November 2022 Big Thanks; Request for Playground Support; Winter Coats Needed
December 2022 - special request for cleaning supplies, winter clothing, and financial contributions of any type.
May 25, 2022 - Director Report, Parent Engagement, Wish List, Dental Visit, Picture Gallery
June 9, 2022 - Keller Williams Realty Group O'Fallon IL ; Bd Mbrs Mary Ann Jenkins, Erin Beavers, Phil Kerschner
October 13, 2022 - Kindercottage and what's to come
January 21, 2022 - Salem UCC in Alhambra, First Presbyterian in Edwardsville, MLK gift from the 2 year olds, introducing Aimee Washington-Hart new Director.
March 21, 2022 - New Staff and new beds. Welcome to LaDerricka and Alexus. Thanks to Mr. Kenneth King and Medline Industries for the donation of beds. 
April 24, 2022 - Easter Fun! Community party at Uni-Press Kindercottage; lots of Easter eggs, and lots of fun!

2021

November 3, 2021 - Thank you for O'Fallon UCC  treats, dental visits and COVID Vaccinations
November 24, 2021 - United in Faith Church in Pana surprised us and bought a new coat for each child at Uni-Pres Kindercottage. 
December 22, 2021 - Gifts from Grandma Betty's family, Columbia Boy Scouts, Evangelical UCC Godfrey, and Brighton and Centralia UCC churches. 
April 28, 2021 - Thanks for Christmas gifts. Birthday news and spring activities; volunteers needed for Cleanup.
May 25, 2021 - Thanks to Cleanup volunteers and staff, Belleville West Key Club, and to Keller Williams group!    
October 15, 2021 - Big kids' graduation to Big School and getting ready for the surprises of Halloween costumes!

2020

September 29, 2020 - Kindercottage reopens from COVID-19 restrictions, but remains committed to serving the community.
October 28, 2020 - Gifts from St. John Trenton Women's Fellowship, Bethel UCC Cahokia, Rainbow Farms!    
March 4, 2020 - Happy St. Patrick's Day! Letter from a Parent. 
April 15, 2020 - Brenda reminds us of a girl named Faith!    
June 17, 2020 - Kindercottage reopens with COVID-19 restrictions
January 1, 2020 - Power Outage during Christmas Luncheon; Kindercottage Shines       
January 15, 2020 - Many Gifts, Santa Delivers, Joy abounds
February 12, 2020 - Happy Valentines Day! New Board Members, Grateful for our Partners

2019

December 4, 2019 - Thanks for Thanksgiving Gifts! Anticipating Christmas!       
December 18, 2019 - Christmas gifts and cheers from many! 
October 29, 2019 - Resignation of Ms Patsy and the return to full time for Ms. Brenda.
November 7, 2019 - Farm visit courtesy of St. Peter's UCC Okawville  and Halloween Fun!
November 20, 2019 - Thanks to Illinois South Conference & others - Thanksgiving!
September 11, 2019 - Back to School Celebration and Happy Grandparents Day!
September 25, 2019 - Back to School; Visitors from UCC in Godfrey! 
October 9, 2019 - Grandparents' Day; Girl Scout Visitors! 
July 30, 2019 - Honoring Brenda at UCC Churches in O'Fallon and Lebanon!
August 14, 2019 - Summer Activities; Magic House, Swimming, & Birthdays!
August 28, 2019 - Making a difference in the lives of the families we serve!
June 19, 2019 - Golden Gala Celebration - get your tickets now!
July 3, 2019 - Golden Gala Celebration; Cheers to 50 Plus Years!
July 17, 2019 - Thank you from Ms. Brenda; St. Paul UCC Lebanon Celebration.
May 8, 2019 - Springtime at UNI-PRES Kindercottage; Easter Eggs and High Schoolers! 
May 22, 2019 - Spring Cleaning at Kindercottage  and Thank You Belleville West Key Club
June 5, 2019 - Summer is coming and so is our Gala Event, on  Saturday, June 29, 2019.
March 27, 2019 - Lights, Camera, Action! We have a new website - check it out! Recognizing Bill Whicher - for a job well done!!
April 9, 2019 - Brenda representing Kindercottage at St. Paul Mission Fair; Observing Week of the Young Child! 
April 24, 2019 - Celebrating Week of the Young Child with visitors from PNC Bank, the Fire Fighters, and Forest Ranger ! 
February 13, 2019 - Happy Valentines Day Indoor dress up play; Children's Hospital Visit
February 27, 2019 - Belleville West Key Club does crafts and O'Fallon UCC bring Valentines
March 13, 2019 - We're ready to be Irish - "wearin' of the green!" Update on Sherand Boyd, Jr.
January 2, 2019 - Board Party - Santa and gifts at Christmas, PNC
January 16,  2019 -  Winter Storms? We are still Grateful
January 30, 2019 -  Achievements of Sherand Boyd, Jr.

2018

November 21, 2018 - Thanksgiving  wishes and Qualified Charitable Donations information
December 5, 2018 -  Smiles on our faces! Dental Visit; Starbuck Employees visit; Adopt a child for Christmas
December 19, 2018 - Christmas Greetings and a Happy New Year! Elves bearing Christmas gifts
October 10, 2018 - Yummy lunch from Rev Mike Southcombe; visit by members of Salem UCC in Alhambra
October 24, 2018 -  Operation Clean Sweep; removed  uninhabitable homes, cleared overgrown lots and large trees
November 7, 2018 - Fall fun  visit Relleke's Pumpkin Patch in Granite City; School Halloween Party & Costumes
August 15, 2018 -  Brenda Crisp is honored and celebrated with a surprise party for her and her mother's 84th birthday
September 12, 2018 -  Operation Clean Sweep; to tear down unsightly house across the street from Kindercottage
September 26, 2018 - Stellar student Damarian; O'Fallon UCC Mary and Martha Circle provides school supplies
July 4, 2018 -  Christmas in July; Graduation day for 20 of our preschoolers; Christmas wish list
July 18, 2018 - Brenda's thank you for donations for a family in dire need; summer water play
August 1, 2018 - summer fun! Tie die and Grant's Farm visit with Belleville High School Key Club
June 7, 2018 -  Special request from Brenda - Family with household supply needs
June 8, 2018 - Brenda ends request for household goods - huge response! Thank you!
June 20, 2018 - Sizzling in the city in summertime! Time for real casual dress (PJ's) 
May 9, 2018 -  Celebration of the Young Child; Shop Amazon Smiles program and help Kindercottage
May 23, 2018 - Youth from Evangelical Godfrey UCC -cleaning rooms and playing with children
June 6, 2018 - partnering with Food Bank - delivery and information. Recipients are so appreciative!
March 28, 2018 -  Happy Easter; Visits from Evangelical UCC Highland and St. Peter UCC Okawville confirmands
April 11, 2018 - Improv night publicity; thanks for the Easter gift cards from Zion UCC New Baden and St Mark's UCC DuBois
April 25, 2018 - "Night at the Improv" fund raiser huge success with great entertainment and delicious food.
January 31, 2018 -  Brenda's thoughts on Christmas and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
February 28, 2018 - Thank you Key Club; labelled Belleville East, but was Belleville West
March 14, 2018 - Diakonie group from Germany visits; Apologies the Belleville West Key Club
January 3, 2018 -  Silver Circle of Quality award to Kindercottage; Board, staff and children enjoyed Christmas dinner together
January 17, 2018 - A reflection by Bill Whicher on civil rights movement and its impact on establishment of Kindercottage