2024 Holiday Gift Drive! This year, we are thrilled to announce our Holiday Gift Drive, and we need your support to ensure that every child and teen in our program feels the joy and excitement of receiving a special gift. For many of our youth the holidays can be a challenging time, but with your help we can make this season something truly special. Here’s how you can join us in bringing joy: Donate a Gift: Organize an office-wide collection of gifts. We can provide decorative tags with suggestions for the teenagers in our program, as 2/3 of our youth are in middle and high school with unique interests. Your generosity will ensure that every youth, regardless of age, feels valued and remembered. To sign up please email Joanna Laird at jlaird@friendspdx.org Shop Our Amazon Wish List: Browse our Amazon Wish List and choose a gift to be delivered directly to us. Wish List Monetary Contributions: Prefer to make a cash donation? Contribute via our website, comment Holiday Gift Drive and we will use your donation to purchase and wrap gifts on your behalf. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a huge impact. Volunteer to organize and wrap gifts as the mentors shop for the youth. Spread the Excitement: Share our mission with friends, family, and colleagues who might also want to help make this holiday season unforgettable for a child. Our Holiday Gift Drive runs from November through December 12th. Your generosity will not only provide a tangible gift but will also deliver the priceless gift of happiness and excitement to a child. Together, we can ensure that every child in our community experiences the magic of the holiday season. Thank you for your support and for helping us create joyful memories for the youth in our community.