The folks at Hesed House have announced that through the generosity of Jordan and Jan Ayan, holiday donations will have double the impact on the men, women and children at Hesed House this holiday season.

According to Executive Director Ryan Dowd, “Jan and Jordan are successful entrepreneurs in the digital marketing field and longtime Hesed House supporters.”

Though the couple no longer resides in Illinois, they continue to support individuals and families at Hesed House,” where the nonprofit organization’s mission is  “to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless and give people the chance to hope again.”

Located in Aurora for nearly three decades, Hesed House has evolved into a Comprehensive Homeless Resource Center, a campus of centralized highly skilled professionals collaborating to provide the tools necessary to help individuals and families break free of homelessness.

Gifts  made to Hesed House Dec. 14 through Dec.  25 will be matched by the Ayans  dollar-for-dollar through their “12 Days of Christmas Matching Gift Challenge.”

Whether you write a check to Hesed House, make an on-line donation or donate by credit card, all donations arriving at Hesed House between Dec. 14 and Dec. 25 will be matched through the Gift Challenge up to $25,000.

Simply write in the memo section of your check (or online donation) “12 Days of Christmas Match.”

You can participate in the 12 Days of Christmas Matching Gift Challenge by:

Mailing your check to Hesed House at 659 S. River Street in Aurora, IL 60506;

Dropping off your donation at Hesed House Monday through Friday between the hours of 9AM and 5PM.

Donating by credit card by calling (630) 914-6428; or

Donating on-line by going to http://budurl.com/hesedweb

Thanks & happy holidays to all!

Dowd expressed his appreciation for all gifts and support, wishing everyone  happy holidays.

“And a heartfelt thank you to special friends of Hesed House, Jordan and Jan,” said Dowd.

Hesed House is located at 659 South River St. in Aurora.  For an overview of the services and needs at Hesed House, visit  www.hesedhouse.org

For additional  information contact Hesed House at  (630) 897-2156 or info@hesedhouse.org.

FYI: Hesed House is one of the three beneficiaries of the Rotary Club of Naperville Soup’s On held annually in October.

On May 4, 2013, Hesed House will host its second annual Kentucky Derby Gala at the Chicago Marriott-Naperville.  Save the date.