Christmas Gift Sponsorship Program
Since 2014, we have been coordinating a Christmas Gift Sponsorship Program to help the children in School District 303 receive gifts from wish lists that each family personally creates. Our program is different from many other holiday assistance programs because the sponsor has the chance to feel a special connection with their “adopted” child because the sponsor receives a personalized wish list that the parents have provided to D303 social workers. These “wish lists” are comprised of a few toy ideas as well as basic items like clothing, coats and shoes.
When shopping for a child(who remains anonymous), we ask that you purchase 5-10 items from their wish list. Since this, in many cases, will be the only gifts they receive you can expect to spend around $75 for each child.
We encourage individuals, families, neighborhoods, PTOs, businesses, teams, churches and other local organizations to partner with us to help us achieve our goal which is to support approx 550 children each year.
Will you join us in our efforts to make the lives of under-resourced children in D303 around us a little brighter this holiday season?
Wish list example…
I was a recipient in the Christmas program this year and after they put the bags in my vehicle, I cried the whole way home. I wouldn’t have been able to provide Christmas gifts for my kids this year and what you guys did was absolutely amazing. I’m just so thankful for everything you guys do.
I was overwhelmed at all the people you help and it hit home because you guys have done so much for my family. I am hoping next year I will not be struggling and will be able to help you guys help a family in need.