JOLIET-"Gifts for Guardians," a program that gives children the opportunity to select gifts for

their parents and other guardians during the holiday season, is seeking donations of new items

for the youngsters to give their caregivers. The shopping event allows children to shop from

donated items for their parent or guardian, so they may experience the joy of giving at Christmas.

It also recognizes and encourages struggling parents during this time of year that often go

without, sacrificing for their children's happiness. Families/parents get to enjoy a hot cocoa bar

and cookies while the c...