12/04/2025
Details in comments. Happy Holidays to all! 🎁
We have had people ask if they can just drop off gifts and not sponsor a child/children. The answer is absolutely! If you’d like to purchase general gifts that can be used for any child, our biggest age groups this year are ages 4–7, 8–12, and 13–17. We also have almost twice as many boys as girls, so boy-friendly items are especially helpful.
🎁 Best age group to buy for:
4–7, 8–12, and 13–17 — these are our largest groups by far.
🎁 Gender most needed:
Boys ..... we have nearly twice as many boys as girls.
🎅🏻 Gift Ideas by Age Group:
🎈 Ages 0–3
Stacking toys
Soft books / board books
Bath toys
Light-up sensory toys
Developmental toys (Wooden puzzles, shape sorters)
Plush blankets
Toddler clothing (neutral colors)
Ms. Rachel
🧸 Ages 4–7
Legos (small & medium sets)
Play-Doh kits
Hot Wheels
Barbie or fashion dolls
Super Heros
Simple craft kits
Beginner art sets
Storybooks
Character blankets (Bluey, Spiderman, Disney Princess)
Medium puzzles
🧩 Ages 8–12
Larger Lego sets
Science or slime kits
Jewelry-making kits
Sports balls (basketball, football, soccer)
Sketchbooks + colored pencils
Chapter books
Board games like Trouble, Uno Attack, Guess Who
Hair accessories for girls
Graphic hoodies
Fidget packs
🎧 Ages 13–17
(One of our larger groups AND hardest to buy for)
Hoodies (adult S–XL)
Fuzzy blankets
Journals
Makeup sets
Nail kits
Cologne or body spray
Bluetooth earbuds
Card games
LED room lights
Drawing pens / markers
Haircare sets
Sports team hats or tees
Jellycat Key Chains
Weighted stuffed animals (the pink and blue dinosaurs are most popular)
Gift Cards
Owala Water Bottles
🌟 Ages 18+ (3 youth)
Cozy blankets
Adult hygiene kits
Food gift cards
Soft sweaters or joggers
Planners
Coffee tumblers
Adult art kits
Gift Cards
Owala Water Bottles
