Help for today. Hope for tomorrow. Hand up for life!
217 West Mill Street, Waterloo, Illinois 62298
Telephone: 618-939-8900 or Help Line: 618-939-8680
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Help for today. Hope for tomorrow. Hand up for life!
217 West Mill Street, Waterloo, Illinois 62298
Telephone: 618-939-8900 or Help Line: 618-939-8680
Festival of Christmas tickets now tickets available! Click to get yours today!
The Weller Rainbow is a sought-after collection of W.L. Weller bourbons, making this a pretty incredible prize for any bourbon fan. One lucky winner takes home the entire collection—and every ticket supports HNS and our work right here in Monroe County.
Tickets: $25 each or 5 for $100
Drawing: Festival of Christmas — Friday, November 13
Must be 21 or older to win. Need not be present to win.
Make a statement while supporting a great cause with this stunning red Gucci handbag, featuring rich textured leather, the iconic interlocking GG detail, gold-tone chain hardware, and a coordinating tassel.
Valued at $2,500, this show-stopping bag could be yours for just $25 a chance—or get 5 chances for $100.
Every raffle ticket supports House of Neighborly Service and helps provide assistance to neighbors right here in Monroe County.
Join House of Neighborly Service for an evening of good food, great company, and giving back to Monroe County at the annual Festival of Christmas.
Enjoy a traditional Turner Hall dinner, open bar, live and silent auctions, exciting raffles, unique holiday décor, one-of-a-kind experiences, and plenty of surprises throughout the evening. From the Gucci Handbag Raffle to the Weller Rainbow Raffle, there will be lots of ways to join the fun—and support a great cause.
More than a holiday celebration, Festival of Christmas is an important fundraiser for HNS. Proceeds help provide emergency food, financial assistance, resource navigation, and other critical support to individuals and families throughout Monroe County.
Come celebrate the season, bid on something special, take a chance on a raffle, and help make a difference for our neighbors.
Festival of Christmas
Friday, November 13, 2026
Turner Hall
Help for Today. Hope for Tomorrow. Hand Up for Life.
House of Neighborly Service – Monroe County, IL is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2015 with one mission: Help for today. Hope for tomorrow. Hand up for life. Every dollar donated and every resource shared stays right here in Monroe County, directly supporting local families and individuals who could use a hand up during challenging times.
Through the power of community partnerships and local generosity, we provide practical assistance, compassionate support, and hope—ensuring that Monroe County remains a place where neighbors truly care for one another.
Want to learn more or get involved? Call us at 618-939-8900.
Join us at Vintage Wine Bar on the first and third Tuesday of evey month for Rock & Roll Bingo!
Enjoy music, fun, and friendly competition while supporting Monroe County neighbors.
Free-will donations welcome—come play, laugh, and give back!
Big thanks to Vintage Wine Bar for hosting.
Join the Fun, Make a Difference