OVER 700 CONFIRMED SOUTHLAND KIDS TO LINE UP EARLY FOR POPULAR CHICAGO AREA-BASED CHRISTMAS GIFT GIVEAWAY


OVER 700 CONFIRMED SOUTHLAND KIDS TO LINE UP EARLY FOR POPULAR CHICAGO AREA-BASED 

CHRISTMAS GIFT GIVEAWAY


 

MAYOR SHEILA CHALMERS- CURRIN AND RICH TOWNSHIP

SUPERVISOR CALVIN JORDAN WELCOME HIGHLY ANTICIPATED CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY, “CHRISTMAS IN THE SOUTHLAND”

 

RICH TOWNSHIP AND THE VILLAGE OF MATTESON SET TO GIVE AWAY HUNDREDS OF BIKES, SCOOTERS, TELEVISIONS, AND CLOTHES FOR STUDENTS IN NEED

 

 THOUSANDS OF TOYS TO BE DISTRIBUTED

  

Sunday December 21st, 2025@ 11:00 AM

Matteson Community Center, 20642 S. Matteson Avenue, Matteson, Illinois

 

(Matteson, IL) The Village of Matteson President Sheila Chalmers-Currin and Rich Township Supervisor Calvin Jordan will be joined by State, County, the Village of Matteson Board of Trustees, the Rich Township Board of Trustees, locally elected officials and by over 700 incredibly happy children in a successful holiday giveaway and programming that has made its way to the south suburbs.


“Christmas in the Southland” is an uplifting community program that serves over 10 southland towns with record-breaking holiday giveaways. For the third consecutive year, the Village of Matteson has been selected as a breakout suburban location.


The arrival of “Christmas in the Southland” is vital as inflation worldwide has burdened some with holiday expenses. Mayor Sheila Chalmers- Currin and Supervisor Calvin Jordan are excited to collaborate and add dynamic programming to help provide relief for children in great need.


“It is miraculous when the hearts of children and others are at the forefront. It is quite refreshing and needed. To host “Christmas in the Southland” is a tremendous honor, and we are so grateful to be of service to countless families. Southland residents have fought hard to survive the pandemic, rising inflation, and remained tremendously optimistic despite economic hardship. We are just as thankful for the unwavering support from donors and local officials like Rich Township Supervisor Calvin Jordan.” says Mayor Chalmers-Currin.


Supervisor Jordan adds, “It is moving when people share the same mission as you during the holiday season, and the reward on our children’s faces is priceless. We hope to continue blessing families in need and students that need resources to have competing value to obtain academic achievement. We cannot wait to see what the future holds. Mayor Chalmers-Currin has been phenomenal in working with me and continues to be a dynamic partner in this endeavor.”


The morning will be full of fun, Christmas gifts , food , music and laughter. Kids will line up as early as 9:00 AM to witness Santa’s helpers prepare to distribute thousands of toys to over 700 families that have confirmed through pre-registration.


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