Christ Child of the Western Reserve is a nondenominational and nonprofit organization comprised of a volunteer group of over 200 women who have helped Lake County children in need for over 40 years.

In 2024 the organization helped 1,599 children in need spending $147,000.  Services they provide include but not limited to:

• Christmas gifts (including books)
• Hygiene kits
• Layettes for newborns
• Eye exams for preschoolers
• Clothing 
• Scholarships for both private and public school high school seniors
• Camperships 
• Hunger relief on weekends

In order to provide these services the group sponsors a number of fundraisers.  This year the Red Wagon Luncheon will be on April 30 at Regovich’s Catering in Eastlake (formerly the Patrician.)  Tickets are $50 each and available at www.christchildwesternreserve.org. 
Other events include their 29th annual Daisy Golf Classic and Luncheon at the Pine Ridge Country Club on July 14, and on September 6 they will have a table at Harbor Hogs and Hot Rods at Fairport Harbor with raffles and baskets.  More info on these is coming in May.
In addition to events, the organization also raises money through their retail site, Clothing Cottage, where they sell gently-used or even new clothing for women, men, and children.  They also have scarves,  jewelry, purses, ties, and belts. 

The shop is at 9324 Mentor Avenue across from Walmart in the Pastina Rustic plaza in Mentor.  Hours are 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.  They also take gently-used or new donations during the hours of operation.  Tickets for the Red Wagon Luncheon are available here.

They are always looking for new members to help them fulfill their mission statement: “Nothing is ever too much to do for a child.” 

Info on joining Christ Child of the Western Reserve is available at www.christchildwesternreserve.org.