"You make a living by what you get; you make a life by what you give"

December is the time of the year when snowy neighborhoods dazzle with lights, Christmas trees display in the front window with gifts and families decorate their lawns with lights. Between all of the celebrations, this time of the year always inspire us to give back to those in need with everything that is important in their life - warm clothes for winter, food for holiday meals, books and gifts for children.

This past holiday, several companies and organizations brought many smiles to the community through the spirit of giving:

Aptar's Food Drive for Libertyville Township Food Pantry

Associated Bank's School Uniform Drive for Carman-Buckner Elementary

Fresenius Kidney Care's Winter Clothing Drive for One Hope United

Fuji American Corporation's Holiday Donation Drive for Glenwood Elementary

Pfizer Inc.'s Toy Drive for A Safe Place

United Way of Lake County's Winter Clothing Drive for Oakdale Elementary

There are a few companies that held donation drives without photos, but we'd definitely like to thank AbbVie, BMO Harris Call Center and LG Electronics for their generosity this holiday season!

There are several ways your company or organization can get involved to make lasting change in Lake County. Visit www.LIVEUNITEDlakecounty.org/for-companies to learn more.