Can we start posting some of the items that we think the families will need? This way when we shop, we can start picking items up and put the items aside and it will be less of a crunch as we get closer. Just a thought.
I am fairly new to this area, do we have something like this? In the Yosemite area (Wawona, Fish Camp, Oakhurst) we had a children's wish tree at the local country store and the kids would make their paper stars, paper chains or little gift envelopes, and write their name and a wish gift (usually it was coats, shoes, or a gift for their siblings; it was so amazing). The community would go to the store and be able to take off as many stars, chains, envelopes etc and then return the packages to the store where they would be handed out by Santa and the volunteers closer to the holidays.
I have alot of brand new women's clothing I would be glad to donate.
I donated a man's leather jacket (new) a few years ago to a charity that had a store to pick out gifts for parents. But either way, I can donate some to other charities there too.
pound dog mom wrote: Can we start posting some of the items that we think the families will need? This way when we shop, we can start picking items up and put the items aside and it will be less of a crunch as we get closer. Just a thought.
I am fairly new to this area, do we have something like this? In the Yosemite area (Wawona, Fish Camp, Oakhurst) we had a children's wish tree at the local country store and the kids would make their paper stars, paper chains or little gift envelopes, and write their name and a wish gift (usually it was coats, shoes, or a gift for their siblings; it was so amazing). The community would go to the store and be able to take off as many stars, chains, envelopes etc and then return the packages to the store where they would be handed out by Santa and the volunteers closer to the holidays.
Those are great ideas! I especially like the wish tree. I wonder if any of the local businesses would be willing to do that?
We don't have kids (we have cats!), so I go thru this every year...can some folk who have kids give me a clue what the hot toys are this year? Maybe too early for that - but when the time comes closer that would sure be a help.
Maybe the MRC Thrift Store could put up a wish tree for the Conifer/Aspen Park etc areas. And then perhaps we could find another location out in Pine/Bailey for a 2nd wish tree.
I could drop in the MRC Thrift Store and ask them if they would put up a BIG tree for the community - I would think that we would want to get it up early, say the beginning of November (that way we have time to shop, wrap, and get the packages back). We could start promoting it in October so the kids could start their stars, chains, and envelope decorations. Maybe we could even start gathering supplies and have a box next to the tree so they could have some colored paper, glitter, glue, fun stuff to play with and make the decorations. Thoughts?
I think that would be great! I've only been to the MRC store once - to drop off some furniture. So I don't know the folks there too well. But I go past there on a regular basis and would be willing to make some flyers and check in with them from time to time or whatever if they're willing to put up a tree.
