Do you want to get into the holiday spirit and help our neighbors?
Our Holiday Gift Drive for children in our community-supported programs runs through the middle of December. You can donate toys, clothing and educational items for newborn children through age 18. As toys and items are collected, we will transform our YMCA spaces into Holiday Gift Shops.
At Holiday Gift Shops, parents from our YMCA community-supported programs can personally select new toys, books, clothes and other items for their children. This approach lets parents choose the gifts for their child and as they are shopping with reduced prices, allows them to purchase items they may otherwise not be able to afford.
Area YMCAs are participating and gift guides are posted. We hope to serve more than 300 families. We also need volunteers to help organize the shops or wrap presents.
Locations
Additional locations and information will be added as they become available.
A.E. Finley and Kerr Family YMCAs
Nov. 18 - Dec. 8, 2024
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Alexander Family YMCA
Nov. 22 - Dec. 10, 2024
Chapel Hill - Carrboro YMCA
Nov. 4 - Dec. 1, 2024
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Kraft Family YMCA
Nov. 22 - Dec. 9
Select a tag from the tree in our lobby to buy gifts for a child in need. Learn more.
Northwest Cary and Taylor Family YMCAs
Nov. 18 - Dec. 9, 2024
Volunteer at the Holiday Gift Shop Dec. 14 at the Taylor Family Y from 4 - 8 p.m.
YMCA Camp Sea Gull and Seafarer
Gifts must be turned in by Dec. 9. Our event is held in conjunction with local community groups in Pamlico County on Dec. 11 and 12.
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Additional Information
Volunteers are needed to help staff the Holiday Gift Shops as parents shop. Please contact the branch for volunteer opportunities.
All gifts must be returned to, or shipped to the branch c/o Holiday Gift Drive. Gift cards are accepted as well. Please leave everything unwrapped.
