Holiday Wish List 2024

For most, the holiday season is filled with hope and joy.

For individuals experiencing homelessness, this can be a time of stress and feeling alone. At HOPE 4 Youth, we believe all youth deserve to feel safe, valued, and supported while reaching their full potential. Help make this holiday season extra special by supporting a youth’s Holiday Wish List.

Starting in October, participants of HOPE 4 Youth will gather a list of wishes from the youth. As a member of the community, you can support a youth by purchasing these items to create an extra special holiday for them.

Who can support a Holiday Wish List?

All are welcome to join this event! You can join on your own, with your family, on behalf of your religious or social organization, or on behalf of your employer or business.

What is the monetary commitment?

The commitment is to spend $100 per youth for their gifts. If you have received a family, the commitment is to spend $100 per member of the family for their gifts. You are not required to purchase all items on the Wish List as they may total over $100.

We encourage you to provide a $50 - $100 gift card to Target, Walmart, or a gas station in addition to your gifts to provide the opportunity to purchase additional essential items over the holidays.

Will I get to choose if I receive an individual or family?

At HOPE 4 Youth, we have many individuals who use our services. 25% of these individuals are parenting children of their own. You are welcome to note at the bottom of your registration form that you would like to receive a family, but it is not guaranteed.

An example: When registering, if you would like to support “4 individuals”. You may receive a family of four, two families of two, a mix of a family and an individual, or all individuals.

How will I know what to purchase?

Once you have completed and submitted the response form, HOPE 4 Youth will match you. You will receive the Wish List that has been completed. It will include a gender note for all adults. For children, you will receive the child’s gender and age. The Wish Lists will not have names for confidentiality reasons.

Do I need to complete all purchases before bringing in items?

Yes, we do need all purchases to be brought in together for each youth. Gifts need to arrive in a box, unwrapped, with the family number clearly written on the box that you use to bring the items. For example, if I am assigned Youth #22, I will purchase, gather, label, and place all items together into a box and then label that box “Youth #22” to help organize drop-off.

When are items due?

All Holiday Wish List items must be received at the HOPE 4 Youth Center (located at 2665 4th Ave N, Suite 40, Anoka) on a Wednesday morning or specific Saturday morning or by additional appointment.

Should I wrap items?

Please leave gifts unwrapped.

You are welcome to add wrapping paper, tape, and ribbon to your gift to donate to the Center so youth can wrap their items.

QUESTIONS?

Contact: Mari Dahlke, Community Engagement Coordinator at mdahlke@hope4youthmn.org or call 763.323.2066 ext. 118