Christmas Store
Each year, MCH hosts a Christmas Store for neighborhood families. The store is offered to families by invitation from MCH staff. Typically, over 150 families are invited to participate in the store. Items are donated by generous friends of the Mission Centers and are offered for free to the families. The parents "shop" without the need for money which allows them to choose presents appropriate for their children. It also allows the parents to maintain dignity in receiving donated items. Additionally, their children receive amazing gifts.
For information on the Christmas Stores, email mara@missioncenters.org. See below for volunteer information. To download the Christmas Store brochure, click HERE.
How You Can Help
Provide toys for the Store - click here for a list of suggested toys.
To prepare for the store's 1-Day opening—volunteers are needed to help sort toys and stock the shelves, decorate everything with Christmas cheer and help on the day of the Christmas Store's opening.
Decorate The Store
November 30, 2012| 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fletcher, Gano, & Joy Centers15 volunteers are needed at each mission center (Fletcher, Gano & Joy) to finalize and decorate the store. Please bring a sack lunch.
All volunteers must apply here.
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The Christmas Store
December 1, 2012 | 11:30 am -4:30 p.m.
Fletcher Center, Gano Center & Joy CenterVolunteers will interview parents, assist in "shopping" for their children's gifts, wrap presents, provide snacks and assist with delivering gifts to families' vehicles or homes.
Volunteers serving in The Christmas Store must be 15 years old and up. Both English and Spanish speaking volunteers are needed.