St. Coletta's of Illinois

11/02/2026

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“November is chill, frosted mornings with a silver sun rising behind the trees, red cardinals at the feeders, and squirrels running scallops along the tops of the gray stone walls.”

There’s something special about slowing down and noticing the little moments that make each season beautiful. This November, take a moment to appreciate the crisp mornings, changing colors and simple joys all around you. ❤️

Sometimes, a little gratitude is all we need to brighten the day.

11/02/2026

🚗✨ Drive & Shine: Give Your Ride Some Love! ✨🚗

Whether you're due for an oil change or your car could use a little sparkle, our Drive & Shine silent auction package has you covered!

🛠️ Here's what's included:
🔧 Two $100 oil-change gift certificates from Phillips Chevrolet
⛽ A $50 Gas N Wash gift card
🧼 Six car wash passes
🚘 Black car seat protectors with red trim

It's the perfect package to keep your vehicle running smoothly and looking its best! 🚙

👏 A big thank-you to Phillips Chevrolet and Gas N Wash for donating these great items!

🎯 Place your bid today! Every bid supports St. Coletta’s of Illinois and the children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities we serve.

👉 Bid now: https://e.givesmart.com/events/P3d/i/_All/B8WF/?search=

11/01/2026

🎉 Family Fun Getaway: Make Memories Together! 🍿🍦

Looking for your next family adventure? Our Family Fun Getaway silent auction package has everything you need for a little fun, delicious treats and quality time together!

🎁 This fantastic package includes:
🍦 A $25 TruGurt gift card, five coupons for free TruGurt products, a T-shirt, travel cup and organic chamomile and jasmine petal tea sachets.
🍽️ A $150 Patio Foods Restaurant gift certificate for a delicious meal.
🎬 Four Classic Cinemas admission tickets for a family movie outing.
🏨 An overnight stay at a Drury Hotel for a fun getaway!

A huge thank-you to Trugurt, Patio Foods Restaurant, Classic Cinemas and Drury Hotels for donating to this family-friendly package!

🎯 Place your bid today! Every bid supports St. Coletta’s of Illinois and the children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities we serve.

👉 Bid now: https://e.givesmart.com/events/P3d/i/_All/B8gB/?search=

10/31/2026

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from St. Coletta’s! 👻🎃

Wishing everyone a spooktacular Halloween filled with treats, laughter and plenty of fun! 🍬🧡 May your day be full of smiles, sweet surprises and just the right amount of spooky!

Have a safe and happy Halloween from all of us at St. Coletta’s of Illinois! 🦇🎃

10/31/2026

✨ You Deserve a Little “Me Time”! ✨

Ready to relax, refresh and recharge? 💆‍♀️ Treat yourself to some well-deserved pampering with our Relax & Refresh silent auction package!

🌸 Enjoy a $100 gift certificate to Kelly’s Healing Touch in New Lenox! Choose from relaxing massages, rejuvenating facials or professional waxing services. It’s the perfect excuse to take a break and indulge in a little self-care!

💖 A special thank-you to Kelly’s Healing Touch for donating this wonderful package!

🌐 Learn more about their services at https://kellyshealingtouch.com/

🎯 Place your bid today! Every bid supports St. Coletta’s of Illinois and the children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities we serve.

👉 Bid now: https://e.givesmart.com/events/P3d/i/_All/B8h4/?search=

Revitalize your mind and body with our spa services.

10/30/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU to our friends from Knights of Columbus Council 10858 and St. Francis of Assisi Orland Park Council 16369 for bringing the Halloween spirit – and 41 delicious pizzas! – to St. Coletta’s today! 🍕🎃

Your generous donation helped make our annual Halloween Party extra special for the children and adults we serve. We are so grateful for your continued kindness, generosity and support!

Thank you for helping make the day a little more fun (and a whole lot tastier)! ❤️

10/30/2026

Our staff got into the Halloween spirit today with some creative costumes and plenty of fun! 🎃👻

The BHC team was among those dressing up, sporting UNO card costumes inspired by one of our participants' favorite games! ❤️💛💚💙 We love seeing our staff bring smiles, laughter and a little extra Halloween magic to the day.

Looks like they played their cards right! 😉🃏

10/30/2026

Our Pumpkin Decorating Contest is in full swing! Take a look at all the creative, colorful and spooktacular pumpkins our students and adult participants have decorated this year! Each one has its own personality, but only one from each group can take home the title!

Who do YOU think is going to win? Cast your vote in the comments!

Thank you, Berkot’s Mokena, for supplying the pumpkins!

10/30/2026

🌟 This Week’s : Donnisha! 💼🎨✨

Meet Donnisha — a true entrepreneur with a big personality and even bigger talent! She’s known around St. Coletta’s for her amazing handmade bracelets, keychains, necklaces, and paintings… and many of us are proud customers! 💛🛍️

Outgoing, creative, and always ready to make a sale, she brings that same energy to her job at Portillo’s, where she loves earning her own money and spreading smiles.

Help us cheer on Donnisha and her incredible entrepreneurial spirit! 🌟

10/30/2026

🏒 Calling All Blackhawks Fans! 🔴⚫

Ready to cheer on the Chicago Blackhawks? Our silent auction has a winning combination for hockey fans! 🏆

🔥 This exciting package includes:
🏒 Four tickets to a Chicago Blackhawks game of the winner’s choice, on a mutually agreed-upon date.
👕 A Blackhawks team jersey signed by hockey legend Denis Savard!

Tickets will be mailed directly to the winner after the auction. 📬

A huge thank-you to Team One, Advertising Partner of Lexus Central Area, for donating this fantastic package!

🎯 Place your bid today! Every bid supports St. Coletta’s of Illinois and the children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities we serve.

👉 Bid now: https://e.givesmart.com/events/P3d/i/_All/Ba1w/?search=