Help us fill the Santa Shop: Gifts for Youth and Families Experiencing or at Risk of Homelessness

ByCarley Noyce

YouthLink is planning our annual holiday party and Santa Shop, and we need your help to make it a success.

You can make a real difference this holiday season by donating items to our Santa Shop, where youth can “shop” for gifts for themselves and their children.

Last year, your generosity provided gifts for a record-breaking 264 young people, including 113 teens and young adults, plus 151 of their children. With increased demand for YouthLink services, we are expecting another busy year.

Consider organizing a donation drive at your workplace or church, shopping Black Friday deals for a good cause, or hosting a giving tree at business. Together, we can make sure every young person feels loved and cared for this holiday season.

Amazon Wish List

Santa Shop Wish List

We are accepting the following new items for the Santa Shop:

  • SMALL ELECTRONICS: headphones, wireless earbuds, charging bricks, and phone chargers
  • SELF-CARE & PERSONAL CARE ITEMS: lotion, gift sets, body wash, perfume/cologne, hair products (especially for curly/coily hair), hair brushes, etc.
  • WINTER GEAR: Coats, gloves, and hats for both young children and adults
  • SOCKS/UNDERWEAR: thick winter socks, athletic socks, men’s and women’s underwear, PJ sets, and slippers
  • SMALL HOUSEHOLD GOODS: Towel sets, sheet sets, throw blankets, small toasters and coffee makers, cooking utensils, shower curtains/rings for youth and families moving into new housing
  • FAMILY/CARD GAMES: Uno, Connect 4, Sorry!, Clue, Jenga, Taco Cat, etc. that families or teens can play together
  • CHILDREN’S TOYS/ BOOKS: For under age 10. Majority of children served are babies, toddlers, or preschoolers.

AMAZON WISH LIST: https://bit.ly/holiday-gifts-26

DEADLINE: Please drop off or have gifts shipped to us by December 14th so we have time to inventory and organize donations before the party on the 17th.

QUESTIONS? Reach out to donations@youthlinkmn.org with any questions or to arrange a donation drop-off.

DONATION DRIVES/GIVING TREES: If you are organizing a donation drive or giving tree, please let us know as it helps us with planning. If your donation drive location is open to the public, we can also help advertise.

Resources

Printable Flyer and Giving Tree “How-To” Guide coming soon…

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