Shineforth Giving Tree Program

Thank you for making Christmas brighter for a child in the Shineforth, formerly United Methodist Family Services, foster care program!

The deadline to return gifts is Sunday, December 7.

When purchasing and returning gifts, please follow the instructions below.

SELECT A CHILD

View our online sign-up form to select your child. You will be asked to fulfill the entire gift list for the child at a value of approximately $150. You are also free to purchase additional items they may enjoy or gift cards from Walmart or Target in order to reach the $150 value.

PURCHASING GIFTS

View the complete Shineforth Giving Tree gift list (PDF) for each child, including links to specific items to purchase. Note that children are listed in the same order they appear on the sign-up form.

RETURNING GIFTS & DEADLINE

The deadline to return gifts is Sunday, December 7, at noon.

Gifts should be delivered to the church office in Reveille House. Drop-off times are Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, or on Sundays, 8:30 am-noon.

GIFT GUIDELINES

• Please do NOT wrap gifts. The Susanna Wesley Circle and Hub Team will sort and wrap the gifts.
• Clearly label each gift with Shineforth Giving Tree and the child’s name.
• Purchase items requested by the child on the specific item list, which can be found here.
• The value of all gifts purchased should be approximately $150.
• The maximum gift card amount per child is $50.
• If the exact item your child requested is not available, try to purchase something similar on another site or purchase a gift card instead. For assistance in purchasing another gift, email Kate Ockerman at Shineforth.
• Please include gift receipts (labeled for each gift with the child’s name) and place in an envelope. Please place any gift cards in this envelope as well to ensure their safety.
• Return gifts by Sunday, December 7, at noon.

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Kim Cronheim.