GOLDIE FLOBERG KICKS OFF THE HOLIDAYS WITH ANNUAL MOTHER CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

GOLDIE FLOBERG KICKS OFF THE HOLIDAYS WITH ANNUAL MOTHER CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

The program seeks the help of the community to make Christmas wishes come true.

ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS, November 17, 2025 – Goldie Floberg has a long history of ensuring holiday cheer and wonderful memories, especially through the decade’s long traditon of Mother Christmas and her gift-giving program. Mother Christmas needs help again this year to provide wonderful Christmas giDs for the children, teenagers, and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities served by Goldie Floberg. Clients worked hard on their on wish lists and are excited for the Christmas season to come with presents under the tree.

“Mother Christmas comes each year through the generosity of our community,” says Floberg president/CEO John Pingo. “Year-after-year we are amazed at the outpouring of care and the kids and adults we serve are amazed at the treats and treasures under the tree.”

Wish lists are ready and Mother Christmas’ helpers are taking calls at (815) 395-6070 and messages at MotherChristmas@nullGoldieFloberg.org for suggesBons in the range of $10-$40 and donations to support the project. Individuals, service groups, and businesses are encouraged to take part and make this the best Christmas for the kids and adults Goldie Floberg serves.

Unwrapped gifts are collected at Floberg’s administrative office at 4450 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. by Friday, December 12th.

Additional drop off sites are Roscoe Pack & Mail, 5062 Rockrose Court in Roscoe, and Getz Fire Equipment, 2420 Harrison Ave in Rockford. Drop-offs should be made inside the buildings during their regular business hours.

For those interested in helping, but not shopping, Mother Christmas is glad to shop with your donation! Contributions can be made safely online at GoldieFloberg.org.

Goldie Floberg is a 107-year-old nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children, teenagers, and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities in the communities surrounding Rockford, Illinois. Through group and community living, learning, adult employment services, and added enrichment and entertainment, Goldie Floberg empowers and enriches the lives of all people served. We enhance the lives of our clients by giving them opportuni8es and the ability to make choices to build lives of purpose and fulfillment. Please learn more and donate today at GoldieFloberg.org.