This holiday season, DF teamed up with Meijer, ComEd, and a host of other sponsors to carry out their 7th annual Holiday Magic event at Howe School of Excellence in Chicago on December 13th, 2023. The event consisted of surprising 500 deserving West Side students with a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, gift giving with help from the elves, and a holiday-themed dance party! Panera will be providing lunch for all students and over 100 teachers.
By the end of the week, DF surprised 2,200 students and 420 teachers and staffers throughout Chicago, Milwaukee, and Houston.
Sponsors for this year’s event included: Meijer, ComEd, Panera, Exelon, Old National Bank, Molina Healthcare, Shiraleah, Benefit Cosmetics, Penske, ROW 24, Women’s Bar Association of Illinois, Raising Canes, Kraft Foods, Pendry Hotel, Pink Pewter, Daisie Project , J. Crew, and Wantable.
