We're still collecting gifts through Wednesday for Big Family of Michigan, a local organization that aids children in foster care. In the past few years, I'm really proud that I have introduced so many people to this incredible organization, and probably will continue to spread the word throughout my entire life. I hope that everyone will visit the website and consider doing what they can for these children.
This year, our donations will go directly to children ages 14-17 in the tri-county area.
We have decided to help support these older children particularly as they tend not to get sponsors for Christmas because they are not really children, and they don't ask for "fun" gifts. These kids have usually spent a long time in "the system" and have never had a choice in anything, so having gift cards tends to be very exciting to them as they are able to finally make a decision for themselves. Gift Cards are requested to: Wal-Mart, K-Mart and Target. Big Family of Michigan prefers that the gift cards are in $20 increments as they like to give each child $100 to spend at Christmas and they can mix & match cards easily. Any value is acceptable, but $20 is preferred.
For those who would like to purchase a gift, there are some general gift items that are always requested, and in short supply. Big Family of Michigan will give each child a gift, along with the gift cards so that the children have something tangible to open. These items include: skateboards, basketballs and footballs. For the girls, general bath & body supplies such as lotions, poufs, lip balm, and hair supplies are welcomed and appreciated.
There is also a constant shortage of Barbie dolls (both Caucasian and African American) as well as toy cars & trucks, including Matchbox cars.
Big Family serves 20,000 foster children in the state of Michigan. Of that, there are 10,000 in the tri-county area in need of Christmas gifts, predominately in Wayne County. Last year, sponsors were able to supply 5,000 children with Christmas gifts. They are truly grateful for our support.
We will deliver the gifts to Big Family this Thursday. If you would like to participate, please contact me ASAP.
Thanks!
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Thanks for posting Meagan, I would like to donate. Are you going to the Santa thing Weds night? I could get it to you then. Otherwise, can I just mail them to Big Family myself? Please let me know. Also, I posted the same info on my blog - hopefully my readers will want to help too!
Sorry for the delay- I haven't been on the blog in a couple of days. I won't be @ Santa because I had some serious dental work today, and need to just chill.
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