The Children’s Center Holiday Shop allows parents and guardians to shop free of charge from a wide array of new items in a festive holiday atmosphere. By supporting this event you will create a joyous holiday season for 1,500 children and their families. 

Sponsorships

Sponsorships:

Make the holidays brighter for children and families while showcasing your company’s commitment to our community. Explore sponsorship opportunities below.

Three levels of sponsorship are available: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Without the support of our event sponsors, The Children’s Center Holiday Shop would not be possible.

Sponsorships: Opportunities
Sponsorships: Commitment Form

Gifts Needed

Donate Gifts:

Every gift you give helps parents provide their children with the magic of the holidays—chosen with love and opened with joy.

 

Now Accepting:

  • New, unwrapped gifts
  • $25 Gift Cards to stores
  • For children from birth to 18 years old

Gifts Can Include:

  • Toys (value averaging $30)
  • Books
  • Blankets
  • Hats and Gloves
  • Stocking Stuffers (valued $5 and under)
  • $30 Grocery Gift Cards (for the parents)
  • Gift Wrapping Supplies

Donation Drop Off Dates:

  • November 18-21
  • December 2-5

Please schedule a drop off time by emailing, Carin Jones, cjones@thechildrenscenter.com.

 

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Donate

Online Donations:

This holiday season, your generosity makes the magic happen! Each tax-deductible gift to our Holiday Shop helps children and families celebrate with warmth and joy.

Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities:

It takes many hands to make this holiday event a success! Shifts are available to help with family registration, set up and decorate prior to shopping days, assist shoppers during the event, and with cleaning up afterward. We can accommodate groups of up to 20 per shift, making this a great team building opportunity!

 

Family Registration: 

      • November 7 & 8
      • 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
      • Assist families at The Children’s Center with registering for the Holiday Shop and preparing reminder cards

Set Up: 

      • December 1-4
      • 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
      • Help turn the Tau Beta Family Success Center into a winter wonderland by setting up all the toys and decorations

Holiday Shop: 

      • December 8-12
      • 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
      • Help families pick out the perfect gifts for their kids and assist with organization and gift stations

Clean Up: 

      • December 15 &16
      • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
      • Help us reset the Tau Beta Family Success Center

For more information contact Katie Olex at kolex@thechildrenscenter.com