Touched by An Angel: Save Energy & Save a Kid, Too
Bill Steinhauser's annual Toys for Tots drive and semi-annual push for the CHARGE Foundation have come to be recognized as two ways of doing business at his family's local hardware store.
Helping customers find ways to save on energy costs is a priority for Bill Steinhauser at this time of the year. So is helping those in need. Steinhauser, co-owner of Park ACE Hardware, 16725 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, collects toys as part of the Toys for Tots program. “We’re just trying to help kids in need in the Southwest Chicago area, collecting toys—unopened, unwrapped toys,” he said. “Bring them here. We’ve got a drop-off box right in the front of the store. And help a kid out this Christmas.” Toys will be picked up by Toys for Tots officials on Dec. 20 and distributed on time for the holidays. And, a cause more dear to Steinhauser’s own heart is the CHARGE Foundation. The Steinhauser family takes in donations at Park ACE to help …
