Congregation Etz Chaim

Support the congregation and have a chance to win $5,000 or other CASH prizes! The live drawing will take place on the last day of Sunday School at the Brotherhood picnic on May 21, 2023 so come have a hotdog or hamburger and see if you won! There are many ways that you can enter the raffle. 1. Go to www.mycec.org/raffle. The raffle site makes it quick and easy to enter. You can even use ApplePay or GooglePay! 2. Text mycec to (406) 302-5086 and you'll get a direct link to the raffle site. 3. Scan the QR code on the big banner in the lobby the next time you are in the building. 4. Call the CEC office at 630-627-3912 and a member of the staff will be happy to process your purchase of raffle entries. Frequently Asked Questions: Q: How much are ticket entries? A: You can buy as few as ten tickets for $25 or as many ticket entries as you want! The price per ticket goes down the more tickets you purchase! Q: What can I win? A: You can win one of eight (8) amazing CASH prizes (there will be FIVE winners of the $100 prize). GRAND PRIZE = $5,000, Second Prize = $2,000, Third Prize = $1,000, Fourth Prize = FIVE winners of $100 each Q: What do the proceeds go for? A: The proceeds from the raffle will support all the good work our congregation does like fun family gatherings, community outreach programs or lifelong learning events & guest speakers. The congregation also works with community partners to educate and help create a loving and tolerant community here where we live. Q: When is the drawing? A: The drawing will take place on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 12:15. This is the last day of Sunday School and will take place during the annual Brotherhood picnic. Q: Can only congregants enter the drawing? A: Nope! Anyone can enter and we encourage you to share the opportunity Q: Does someone have to live in IL to enter the drawing? A: Nope! Anyone, anywhere can enter! Q: How do I find out if I won? A: We will contact the winners the week of May 22, 2023 Q: How do I pay for my entries? A: You can pay for your tickets at the raffle website with a credit card or by Apple Pay or Google Pay. Q: Do I get “tickets?” A: You will get an email confirmation of your entries so you know you are entered. You will not receive physical tickets. Q: Is my purchase of entries tax deductible? A: No. According to federal law, money spent on fundraisers such as bingo games and raffles are not tax deductible. Q: How can I help? A: Besides purchasing your entries there are lots of ways you can help. You could: o Tell your family and friends to go to mycec.org/raffle and enter for a chance to win and support the Jewish community o You could share the opportunity on social media and encourage people to support something important to you o You could bring a flyer to a Starbucks, etc and ask for permission to post it o You could share the opportunity to win with your co-workers and ask for their support (you bought their kids cookies, right?

Check out our book sale to support the library! We have paperbacks, hardcovers, young adult books, and a variety of Jewish books—there is something for everyone. All the proceeds will go to help support our library.

Come take a look! Cash only please!