ST JOSEPH 2020 CHRISTMAS OUTREACH!

WAYS TO PARTICIPATE!

• Most desired items:

• jerseys and sports attire, i.e. snapback hats, hoodies
• perfume, make-up and bath kits
• after shave and cologne kits
• flat irons
• bedroom decor, i.e. comforter sets, lamps
• socks and underwear
• dolls and action figures
• Legos and building sets
• puzzles and board games
• socks and underwear
• video games
• earbuds/headphones/bluetooth speakers
• gift cards

• Unwrapped gifts can also be placed on the table in the Gathering Space and staff will deliver them on December 3 or no later than December 7. Participant families will have staggered appointments to shop from December 10-18.
• Fill the Van Event – Thursday, December 3 from 1-7 pm. Bring gifts to PRISM (1220 Zane Ave N, Golden Valley) and help fill the van!
• Helpers will be needed to sort donations, set up the event, assist with distribution and clean-up. To sign-up to volunteer, please email Nolan Isaacson, Volunteer Manager at nisaacson@prismmpls.org. 
• Donate frozen hams or turkeys for PRISM families. They can be placed in the white chest freezer by the little kitchen at the Parish Center. We will then deliver them the week of December 14.

• St. Joseph will be partnering with PRISM’s caseworkers plus Sonnesyn & Spanish Immersion social workers to provide additional support this Christmas for families in our community.
  • Parishioners are encouraged to send in donations via checks and credit cards by December 14 (attn: Jason and put “Christmas Families” in the memo); tax acknowledgement letters available by request.
  • Gift cards for the families will be purchased the week of December 14. Families will then be empowered to do the shopping together for needed items. Amount given to families will be based on the amount received from donors and have a per person cap (i.e. $40/person).
  • Any amounts received after December 14 will be given to partner organizations (i.e. program activity supplies, winter gear for those experiencing homelessness).

Christmas Outreach Ministries

Possible Through Your Generous Contributions
Thank You!