The Caring Hearts Society

11/22/2025

🎄❤️ Help Us Bring Christmas Joy to Local Children ❤️🎄

The Caring Hearts Society is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and we are collecting donations and gifts to sponsor children from Terre Du Lac Community this Christmas.

🎁 We are currently in need of:
• Boys and girls gifts
• Suitable for children up to age 8

📍 Drop-Off Location:
Terre Du Lac Dollar General — look for our decorated donation box in the store.

⏰ Deadline:
All gifts will be picked up by 4:00 PM on Friday, December 5th.

💵 Ways to Donate Money:
• Venmo: -HeartsSociety
• Or contact directly for other options

📞 Contact:
Melissa Patt — President, The Caring Hearts Society
573-315-7183

Your generosity makes this possible. Every gift and every dollar helps a child experience the joy of Christmas.
💖 From the community, to the community.

11/13/2025

🎄❤️ Support The Caring Hearts Society This Christmas ❤️🎄
We are a 501(c)(3) charity, and your donation of up to $1,000 is tax-deductible for 2025 when itemized. Your generosity directly sponsors children from West County and North County Schools who need help this Christmas.

If you would like to receive tax documentation for your donation:
📧 Email [email protected]
and we will send you the required information.
If you donate via Venmo (-HeartsSociety), please be sure to include your email address in the memo, and your tax receipt will be emailed to you.

🎅✨ Santa Event – Dec 6 • 9–11AM at the TDL Country Club Pavilion
Cookies, hot chocolate, gifts for kids, and photos with Santa — all made possible by volunteers from:
• The Terre Du Lac Country Club
• The Caring Hearts Society
• Providence Baptist Church

Your donation helps bring Christmas joy to children in our community.
🎁💖 From the Community to the Community.
Thank you for helping make the season brighter!

08/17/2025

🌟💖💖 The Caring Hearts Society 💖💖🌟

We’re excited to share our limited-edition fall canvas shopping bags designed for Terre Du Lac lovers! 🍂

👜 Cost: $10 each
💵 Profit per bag: $5 (all proceeds benefit our Kids’ Christmas Fundraiser)
📦 Inventory: 50 bags
🎯 Goal: $250 = Christmas for 2 local children

In years past, we’ve helped 8–13 children annually in partnership with West County & North County schools. Families are selected anonymously, and our board allocates funds to meet local needs. We also assist families with seasonal needs brought to our attention. Reach out if you have/know of a need in our community.

🗓️ Where to buy:
• Contact Melissa Patt today to get yours!
• Also sold at the Terre Du Lac Fall Festival — October 4

🎅 Join us for our Santa Event!
Saturday, Dec 6 • 9:00 AM • TDL Country Club Pavilion

Ways to Donate:
💵 Checks payable to: The Caring Hearts Society
📬 Mail: c/o Melissa Patt, 1591 St. Francois Rd, Bonne Terre, MO 63628
📲 Venmo: -HeartsSociety

📞 Contact: Melissa Patt — 573-315-7183 (or PM)

Let’s spread holiday cheer across Terre Du Lac! 💖💖

08/15/2025

The Caring Heart Society 💞– School Supply Fundraiser Wrap-Up 🎒✏️

We’re thrilled to share that this year’s school supply fundraiser brought in an estimated $1,200 worth of donations — an incredible show of generosity from our community!

Thanks to you, we were able to collect an amazing variety of items, including crayons, colored pencils, pencils, glue sticks, glue, erasers, rulers, pencil pouches, notebooks, backpacks, Clorox wipes, scissors, leggings for middle school students, and so much more.

These supplies will directly benefit children in the Terre Du Lac community. Our local schools keep them on hand to ensure that any child who needs a little extra help throughout the year has the tools they need to succeed.

This is one of our most relied-upon fundraisers, and we could not do it without your kindness, donations, and continued support. From the bottom of our hearts — thank you for making a difference for our kids! ❤️

We’re already looking forward to our next fundraiser — Christmas for the Kids! Each year, we sponsor children right here in our community, making sure they have gifts under the tree and smiles on their faces. You are always welcome to donate — just contact Melissa Patt at 573-315-7183 or send a PM. Keep an eye out for our call for donations as we get closer to the holidays.

🎅 Mark your calendars! Our annual Santa Event will be held on Saturday, December 6th. We can’t wait to see you there!

08/06/2025

We only have a few more days left! We need more donations for the Back-to-School Supply Drive — through August 10!
We’re collecting donations to help local kids right here in Terre Du Lac head back to school feeling prepared and supported.
Everything we collect goes straight to students in the West County and North County School Districts — nothing leaves the area.
This is neighbors helping neighbors, and we need your help.
Drop-off Location:
ReMax Best Choice
1599 St. Francois Rd, Suite C, Bonne Terre
If the office is closed, there’s a bin by the door (we check it daily!)
Questions or donations? Call or text me: 573-315-7183
Ways to donate:
Checks payable to The Caring Hearts Society
Venmo: -HeartsSociety
What we need most:
All general school supplies + backpacks
Lice kits
Socks, slip-on shoes, and underwear (Preschool/Elementary sizes)
Art boxes, wide-ruled paper (spiral & loose-leaf)
Crayons, markers, colored pencils, pre-sharpened pencils
Glue sticks, Elmer’s glue, plastic folders with pockets
Fiskars scissors, highlighters, Sharpies, dry erase markers
Tissues, hand sanitizer, Ziploc bags, Clorox wipes

Let’s come together and send these kids back to school with everything they need to thrive
From the Community, To the Community

The Caring Hearts Society

08/01/2025

🎒 Back-to-School Supply Drive — Now through August 10!

Hey everyone — it’s Melissa with The Caring Hearts Society 💛

Missouri’s Tax-Free Weekend is August 1–3, and it’s the perfect time to grab a few extra supplies while you’re out shopping. We’re collecting donations to help local kids right here in Terre Du Lac head back to school feeling prepared and supported.

Everything we collect goes straight to students in the West County and North County School Districts — nothing leaves the area. This is neighbors helping neighbors, and we’d love your help.

📍 Drop-off Location:
ReMax Best Choice
1599 St. Francois Rd, Suite C, Bonne Terre
If the office is closed, there’s a bin by the door (we check it daily!)

📆 Drive runs through August 10
📞 Questions or donations? Call or text me: 573-315-7183

Ways to donate:
💵 Checks payable to The Caring Hearts Society
📲 Venmo: -HeartsSociety

🖍️ What we need most:

All general school supplies + backpacks

Lice kits

Black leggings (Sizes S–XL, for middle schoolers)

Socks, slip-on shoes, and underwear (Preschool/Elementary sizes)

Art boxes, wide-ruled paper (spiral & loose-leaf)

Crayons, markers, colored pencils, pre-sharpened pencils

Glue sticks, Elmer’s glue, plastic folders with pockets

Fiskars scissors, highlighters, Sharpies, dry erase markers

Tissues, hand sanitizer, Ziploc bags, Clorox wipes

Let’s come together and send these kids back to school with everything they need to thrive 💙

From the Community, To the Community.
— The Caring Hearts Society

07/23/2025

📣 Back-to-School Supply Drive — Now Through August 10!

Missouri’s Tax-Free Weekend is August 1–3, so it’s a great time to help local children in Terre Du Lac get ready for school!

🚌 The Caring Hearts Society is a legal 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in Terre Du Lac for Terre Du Lac.
We raise money and collect donations from the Terre Du Lac community to give directly back to families in our community.
“From the Community to the Community”

We're collecting school supplies for local kids through our partnerships with West County and North County Schools. All donations will stay right here in TDL.

📍 Drop-off Location:
ReMax Best Choice
1599 St. Francois Rd, Suite C
Bonne Terre, MO
If the office is closed, place items in the bin next to the door — checked daily!

📅 Drive runs now through August 10

📞 To donate or ask questions, contact Melissa Patt at
573-315-7183
Checks payable to: The Caring Hearts Society
Venmo -HeartsSociety

🖍️ Items Needed:

All general school supplies & backpacks

Lice kits

Black leggings (Sizes S–XL, middle school age)

Socks, slip-on shoes, and underwear (Preschool/Elementary)

Art boxes

Wide-ruled paper (loose-leaf & spiral)

Crayons, colored pencils, markers

Pre-sharpened pencils

Glue sticks & Elmer’s glue

Large pink erasers

Plastic folders with pockets

Fiskars scissors

Highlighters, dry erase markers, Sharpies

Tissues, Germ-X

Ziploc bags (Sandwich & Gallon)

Clorox wipes

Let’s send our kids back to school prepared and supported 💙
— The Caring Hearts Society
"From the Community to the Community"

04/01/2025

Exciting News & Heartfelt Gratitude!

I’m incredibly honored to receive an award recognizing my contributions to the community through The Caring Hearts Society 💕. But the truth is—this award belongs to ALL of us. This charity is only possible because of the generosity, dedication, and kindness of our amazing community.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who donates, volunteers, and supports our mission. A special shoutout to:

💖 Debbie Johnson
💖 Sarah Barnett
💖 Jennifer Krueger
💖 Christine Ketcherside
💖 Tracey Wibbenmeyer
💖 Susan Northcutt
💖 Pam Hart
💖 Emily VanVacter
💖 Abigail VanVacter
💖 Providence Baptist Church
💖 Terre du Lac Country Club volunteer members

And to every single person who has helped along the way—if I missed your name, please know it wasn’t intentional! Your support means the world, and I’d be happy to add you.

This award may have my name on it, but it represents the kindness, generosity, and love of our entire community.

As always, if you have or know of a need that we can help with don't hesitate to reach out. If you would like to donate to this organization please contact Melissa Patt @573-315-7183 or PM.
"From the Community—to the Community." ❤️

The Caring Hearts Society 💕
Melissa Patt, President

01/24/2025

The Caring Hearts Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is entirely funded through the generous donations of the Terre Du Lac community. We are committed to maintaining transparency within our operations.

Below, you will find the 2024 financial report that was submitted to our CPA for filing. We deeply appreciate the support of everyone who helps make this organization a success, and we look forward to a productive and charitable 2025!

If you are interested in contributing to the charity, please reach out to Melissa Patt at (573) 315-7183 or via email at [email protected].

Additionally, if you or someone you know in the Terre Du Lac community is in need, please don’t hesitate to contact us to learn how we can assist.

Beginning Balance: $523.02

Expenses:
Taxes: $200.00
Annual report filing fee: $10.45
Donations to families in need: $2421.57
Supplies: $1019.28
Office expenses: $132.24

Incoming Donations: $5296.00
Ending Balance: $2035.48

"From the Community-To the Community" The Caring Hearts Society

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12/07/2024

We are pleased to announce that our recent Santa visit in Terre Du Lac was a resounding success, thanks to the dedication of nearly 30 individuals who helped make the event a memorable experience for the kids this year. The event drew 153 kids and 157 adults. As the event is entirely funded by donations, we would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt appreciation to all volunteers and donors who played a crucial role in making this year's event a success! We look forward to welcoming you back next year on December 6th.

12/01/2024

Preparations are in full swing for Santa's visit to Terre Du Lac on Saturday, December 7th, from 9 am to 11 am at the Terre du Lac Country Club Pavilion, promising a range of delightful activities for children.
Upon arrival, they will be welcomed by The Caring Hearts Society members who will guide them through their visit and present them with their good boy/girl coin. Families can savor complimentary hot coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies courtesy of the Terre du Lac Country Club volunteers. The children will have a chance to receive free gifts and hear enchanting stories from the Providence Baptist Church members. A trip to the Winter Wonderland Park awaits, where Rudolph will greet each child before they meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and behold Santa's sleigh. Following their photo with Santa, the children will head to the Winter Wonderland store to exchange a 'good kid coin' for a toy, and as an extra treat, each child will receive a free bag of candy from the candy tree. It's set to be a magical experience!