Join Building Hope in the City as we bless urban families with the gift of hope and dignity this Christmas. Through your generosity, parents nurturing children within BHITC enrichment initiatives will gain the means to acquire brand-new presents at a fraction of their regular price during our special two-day store event. Each year, we partner with Scranton Road Bible Church, as well as countless donors and friends, for this heartwarming event. Opportunity awaits for you to give the gift of service, support and donations to the families we serve this holiday season!
You can make a difference in the lives of urban families by:
- Donating new toys such as sports equipment, board games, legos, dolls from various ethnicities and more! Shop our Amazon wishlist below, and items will be shipped automatically to our offices!
- Making a tax-deductible financial donation.
- Organizing a toy drive at your church or workplace. Call us for resources or assistance!
- Volunteering to make this event happen. This year we added new opportunities to serve individually or as a group. See our volunteer sign-up link below!
Opportunities to serve:
Christmas Store Set Up (12/03, 12/05, 12/08, 12/10, and 12/12): Set up the store, sort gifts and price toys .
Day-of Operational Opportunities (12/13, 12/14): Greeters, Registration, Shopper Helpers, Cashiers, Gift Wrappers, Runners, Floaters, Childcare, Kitchen and Food Assistance.
Day-of Ministry Opportunities (12/13, 12/14): Story tellers, Music performances, Art Activities, Christmas Plays, Donate Cookies, Donate Breakfast or Lunch for volunteers.
Email Yomarie at yomarie@buildinghopeinthecity.org with questions.
Donations can be dropped off from November 4 - December 8 at Scranton Road Bible Church (3095 Scranton Road) Monday - Friday between 9 am - 2 pm.