LZ95 Joanie's Closet

05/27/2026

☀️ The last day of school is here! ☀️

As the 2025–2026 school year comes to a close, everyone at Joanie’s Closet would like to wish all students, families, teachers, staff, and administrators a happy, safe, and relaxing summer break.

Congratulations to all of this year's graduates as you begin your next chapter—we wish you the very best in your future endeavors! 🎓

Thank you to our incredible community for your support throughout the year. Because of you, we were able to help so many students and families across District 95.

Have a wonderful summer, and we look forward to supporting our community again in the 2026–2027 school year! 💙

05/24/2026

💙 As we wrap up the 2025–2026 school year, we want to say THANK YOU to our incredible community.

Because of your generosity, support, volunteerism, donations, sponsorships, and kindness, Joanie’s Closet was able to make a meaningful impact for under-resourced students and families throughout Lake Zurich School District 95 this year.

From snacks and school supplies to backpacks, holiday support, community events, and so much more — none of this would have been possible without YOU.

Thank you to our volunteers, families, schools, sponsors, local businesses, community partners, and everyone who supported our mission this year. We truly could not have achieved all that we did without this amazing community standing beside us.

We are so grateful and already looking ahead to helping even more students and families in 2026–2027. 💙

As we begin preparing for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year, please consider donating school supplies through our Amazon Wish List. Every donation helps ensure students start the school year prepared and confident. 📚✏️

See link below to donate.
https://a.co/01gZpTtF

05/23/2026

💙 A heartfelt thank you to the incredible Generous Crafters (Ela Knitters) for inviting Joanie’s Closet to speak at your end-of-year celebration!

We are so grateful for your continued generosity, kindness, and support of our mission to help under-resourced students and families in Lake Zurich School District 95. Your donations and dedication truly make a meaningful difference in our community. 🧶📚✨

Thank you for standing alongside Joanie’s Closet and helping us continue to support local students and families!

05/20/2026

💙 A heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible Joanie's Closet committee members! 💙

Your dedication, compassion, and countless volunteer hours help make Joanie’s Closet such a meaningful and impactful organization for students and families throughout our community. From organizing events and supporting school initiatives to helping provide snacks, school supplies, and essential resources, your contributions truly make a difference every single day.

We are beyond grateful for each and every one of you and all that you do to help support under-resourced students across District 95. Thank you for your time, your kindness, and your unwavering commitment to our mission. 💙

Together, we are making a difference!

05/19/2026

💙 A huge thank you to the amazing students at Middle School North for generously volunteering your time to help pack school supplies for Joanie’s Closet! 📚✏️

Your hard work, kindness, and willingness to give back to the community will help ensure local students start the school year prepared and confident. We are so proud of the compassion and leadership shown by these students.

Thank you for making a difference and helping support families throughout Lake Zurich School District 95! 💙

05/18/2026

💙 A heartfelt thank you to Baird & Warner for their continuous support of Joanie’s Closet!
Your generosity, partnership, and commitment to our community help us continue serving under-resourced students and families throughout Lake Zurich School District 95. We are incredibly grateful for all you do to help make a difference. 💙

05/14/2026

📢 Save the Date!
Join us this Saturday, May 16th from 1:30–4:30 PM for a Drive-Thru Shred Event!

📍 100 E. Main Street, Lake Zurich
A big thank you to Baird & Warner of Lake Zurich for bringing this amazing event back in support of Joanie’s Closet 💙

🗂️ Shredding is FREE with a donation, including:
Cash
Grocery store gift cards
Gas cards
Fast food/restaurant gift cards
Clean out your files and give back to a great cause—we hope to see you there! 🙌

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Joanie’s Closet! 💙

Today we celebrate and thank all the incredible mothers and mother figures who make a difference every single day — moms, stepmoms, grandmothers, foster moms, adoptive moms, caregivers, guardians, aunts, teachers, mentors, and all those who love, support, and care for children like their own.

Your kindness, strength, compassion, and endless support help shape our families, schools, and communities in meaningful ways.

Wishing you a day filled with love and appreciation. Thank you for all that you do! 🌷

05/07/2026

As we wrap up another incredible school year, we invite you to take a look at the Joanie’s Closet End-of-Year Newsletter and all that was accomplished together for our community. 💙

From snacks, winter gear, and school supplies to community events and support for local students and families, none of this would be possible without the generosity of our volunteers, sponsors, donors, schools, and supporters.

Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us make a difference throughout Lake Zurich District 95. We are so grateful for each and every one of you! ✨

Joanie's Closet

04/30/2026

💙Thank you to the Hicks family for donating 45+ filled backpacks! Your kindness will make a real difference for students in our community. We are beyond grateful! ✏️📚