Peaceful Paths: 2021 Holiday Gift Giving Program “Financial donations and general gifts help us when children enter our care within a few days of the holidays.”Ĭlore said donors who purchase gifts through the online wish list should drop them off at PFSF’s main office. “We are fortunate to have all of our children currently sponsored, but as children enter care, we may have a need for more sponsors,” said Clore. 29, presents for about 164 of the 1,250 sponsored children had been checked in.ĭonors may sponsor an individual child’s wish list or purchase gifts from the organization’s general online wish list. “As many of these children will be away from family, we believe they deserve an especially bright holiday which is why we seek community support to fulfill their holiday wish lists.”Ĭlore said as of Nov. “Back in 2020, the toy drive served around 1,200 local children within our system of care,” Jacob Clore, a community engagement specialist at PFSF, said. PFSF describes itself as an organization designed to protect local children from abuse and aids in establishing a permanent home with their family or guardian. Financial donations toward the initiative are accepted until Christmas day. 29 and will accept toy donations until Dec. The toy drive is collecting donations at 5950 NW. This holiday season Partnership For Strong Families (PFSF) is hosting its 14th annual Wish Upon a Star toy drive. Partnership For Strong Families: Wish Upon a Star However, Toys for Tots in Alachua County has collection points around Gainesville to gather gifts for children in need throughout the month. Wicker said CityLight Church is only collecting toys at the event on Dec. “It’s going to be a day of food, fun, music and memories that will result in putting smiles on the faces of thousands of children this Christmas morning all across our county,” Wicker said. He said he’s excited to share a little cheer and joy with children in Gainesville this holiday season. Josh Wicker, the lead pastor of CityLight Church, said the organization is asking those who attend Light Up The Night to bring a new, unwrapped toy for children ages 3 to 15. This is the church’s first time collecting toy donations on its campus. The event is a Toys for Tots food truck event featuring food vendors, live music and activities like games, face painting, pony rides and more. 23rd Ave., will host its Light Up The Night event on Dec.
Among the local charity groups participating in events and toy drives this season, CityLight Church, Partnership For Strong Families and Peaceful Paths have brought the essence of Santa to Gainesville families. Some local organizations are collecting items for families in need this holiday season.
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