GiftGivingDonationGuidelinesandSuggestions:
•We would be happy tomakearrangementsfor members of our Administrative teamtomeet withrepresentativesof your group upondelivery.
•Forthe privacy ofthe children,donations will be delivered to our main lobby unless otherarrangementshave been made in advance. The lobbyhoursareMonday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
•Topromotea consistent and courteousenvironment it is recommendedthatyousuggesttoyourgrouptwo or threemainstreamstoresto shop and a price rangefor the itemslistedbelow. This will helpensure that each ofthe children receive giftsof similarqualityand willprevent hurt feelings.
•Pleasedonotgift wrap items.We welcomegiftsplacedin reusable totebagsor donationsofgiftwrapping supplies.
Instead of a miscellaneous toydrive, sponsor a drivefor one or twoitems
Suggestions forresidents aged 0 to17 years oldwith the average age being 12-17.
Items in bold represent items in greatest need:
•Hats,Snow/SkiGloves, Adjustable Ball Caps
•Sports Equipment(Basketballs,Footballs)
•Gift Cards: Wal-Mart, Meijer, Target, Amazon
•New Puzzles (250-500 pieces)
•MenandWomen’sBodyWash, LipBalm,andLotion
•AM/FMRadioHeadsetsandBatteries (no antennas)
•New Hooded Sweatshirts(Adult Sm - XL, College/Sport Themed, i.e. a ‘Helping Hoodies’ drive)
•Artsand CraftsSupplies (No beads, no spiral bound sketch/drawing pads)
•NewBoard Games (Risk, Checkers, Chess, Sorry, Monopoly)
•NewPlayingCards/Card Games(UNO, Skip Bo, Phase 10)
•Jeans and/or Khakis, new or gently used (i.e. a ‘JeansforTeens’drive)
•Sweatpants (Adult Sm-2XL) and/or PajamaPants(Adult Sm - 2XL)
•New gym shoes (Adult men and women size 6-13)
•Mainstream stores & brandsin the $25-$50.00 range: Walmart, Costco, Meijer (Avia, And1, Kirkland, Reebok)
1/23/18