Help give 1st Ward families a wonderful holiday season! The 1st Ward office has partnered with several elementary schools in our communities to coordinate a holiday gift drive for families in need. The majority of these families have been negatively impacted by immigration activity, are facing food insecurities, or are experiencing other hardships this holiday season.
If you would like to participate in the toy drive, check out the wishlist items here!
Once you choose which gift you'd like to order, please have the item shipped to your own address and join us on December 13th from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. for a wrapping party and mixer! If you're not able to join us on the 13th, feel free to bring the gift to the 1st Ward office during normal operating hours before the mixer. Our hours are Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
When purchasing an item, please write in the notes during check out which family you would like this to be for. Several families have the same or similar items in their wishlist, so it will help us make sure the gift is going to the correct person. You can see which family requested it by reading the notes on the item in the wishlist.
Once a gift has been purchased, click the “Reserve Gift” button on Listful to let others know the item has been purchased and avoid potential duplicates.
If you prefer to purchase your gift in person, please email info@the1stward.com to let us know the details of your purchased item, so that we may mark it as reserved on our end.
If you are unable to donate any gifts, your time would be equally valuable! Please join fellow volunteers at a wrapping party and mixer at the 1st Ward office (1958 N Milwaukee Ave) from Saturday, December 13th. Holiday-themed beverages will be provided :)