Toy Drive: November through mid-December each year, we collect holiday toys for boys and girls at Joseph's. Together with other congregations, the PRISM Toy Shoppe drive provides new toys and gifts to hundreds of families and children each year.
A list of suggested toys and gifts is provided, as well as online shopping registry at LINKTR.EE/PRISMMPLSwhere gifts can be purchased and shipped directly to PRISM. The link also includes an Amazon wish list for needed food shelf items and supplies.
Most Desired Items:
teen gifts (headphones, gaming keyboards, hair tools, slipper)
jerseys and sports attire, i.e. snapback hats, hoodies
socks and underwear, athletic shorts, gamer t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts
blanket hoodie, weighted blanket
dolls and action figures, fidget spinners, LED light strips, Anime figurines/posters
Legos and building sets
puzzles and 13+ board games, Diamond art, magnetic dart board, Pokemon cards, glow-in-the-dark items, gel pens
art drawing pads, canvas boards, journals, sewing kits
video games, gaming keyboard
earbuds, headphones, bluetooth speakers, karaoke microphones
$25 gift cards
Fill the Van Events – See Upcoming Events for dates and times of local businesses hosting this event or bring gifts to PRISM (1220 Zane Ave N, Golden Valley) and help fill the van!
POP UP for PRISM Events - Great for youth, adults, families and friends to support our local food shelves. events range from collections, to grocery bagging!
The SJCC Sharing Tree: The donation tree arrrives mid-November at the Parish Center and the Little Church. Please stop by and take "an ornament" or two, purchase the requested item(s) and place unwrapped presents under the Sharing Tree at church. A great family Christmas tradition to support those in need!
PRISM Fund Box: Those who wish to donate money or gift cards may do so in the PRISM Fund Box at the Parish Center or Little Church, or bring these donations to the Parish Office.
Volunteers!Helpers are aways needed to sort donations, set up the event, assist with distribution and clean-up. To sign-up to volunteer, please see www.prismmpls.org/volunteer.
RECEIVE Holiday Toy Shoppe Gifts for My Children
Let the PRISM Holiday Toy Shoppe brighten your holidays! Choose gifts for your kids at no cost. Registration for qualified participants opens late October. Visit PRISMmpls.comfor more information and hours of operation.
To Qualify:
Your children must live in your home and you must verify children prior to registration (e.g. medical card, birth certificate, social security card, school record).
You must be a resident of Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, New Hope, Crystal or Plymouth (east of 494) and show proof of residency (e.g. bill, lease).
If you have not yet received PRISM services, you must meet with a PRISM Case Manager and complete an intake.