Every year we have a day before
Christmas that we set aside for the parents/guardians of the children
who attend Cottage Cove. Brand new donated items from bicycles to
Barbie dolls are set up in a fashioned store and can be purchased at
extra low prices by the parents/guardians. We provide free
refreshments and free Christmas wrapping. This event came about after
seeing parents watch their children receive “gifts from
strangers” that they wish they were able to purchase. Thus, the
“Dignity” is restored to them as they provide for their
children. Parents/guardians are always told in advance what day this
will be held so that they can save for the event. This is one of our
most successful programs and has brought us closer to the
children’s families.
Item Needs: New Items For
Christmas Presents: Games, Stuffed Animals, Bicycles, Dolls, RC
Vehicles, Electronic Games, Batteries, Wagons, Sleeping Bags, Tonka
Toys, Skate Boards, Basket Balls, Children's Clothing, etc. Wrapping
paper is welcome too!
Participation: Along with
providing items for Christmas with Dignity, we require numerous
volunteers the night before to setup the store, label items, plus
assemble bicycles, tricycles, wagons, etc. Also, the day of this
event, we need volunteers to be "store staff," gift
wrappers, greeters, etc. A great opportunity for teens and adults to
help out!
