This year we have a special opportunity to help children and families in need. On December 16th - 17th, Flourishing Grace will be hosting a Christmas Market at Backman Elementary School, a “Title I” school in Salt Lake City.
What is the Christmas Market? Each year, Flourishing Grace organizes an event to help provide gifts for families and children that are in need, including a high number of refugees and families under the poverty line. Because so many families in this school have very few resources, many families have no resources for any kind of holiday gifts. Usually, families attend the Christmas Market so that parents can “shop” in a fun, festive atmosphere for the gifts for their kids. Due to Covid, this year, teachers will work with the families of their kids who are in need to collect the toys December 16th - 18th and deliver them.
How can I give? Backman Elementary estimates that during this difficult year, 240 students could be identified as being in families who may not be able to provide gifts for their children. From now until December 6th we will be accepting brand new toys for boys and girls from age 5 through 6th grade. We are also accepting new clothes items for boys and girls age 5 through 6th grade which will be given away for free. Alternatively, you can give a monetary donation, either on Sunday morning, online, or on the Church Center app. You can bring your donations to the church on Sunday or during the work week. Specifically, here are toys and clothing that have been requested:
Girls type:
Dolls
Barbie's/ Barbie stuff (clothing, shoes, accessories)
Tea sets
Stuffed animals
Unicorn things
Arts and Crafts
LEGO sets
Coloring books, Crayons, markers (we try to make these sets)
Scooters
Nail art
Slime
headphones
Music speakers
Boys type:
Sports things
Cars
LEGO sets
Hot Wheels
Arts and Crafts
Coloring books, Crayons, markers (we try to make these sets)
Super hero's
Scooters
Skate board
head phones
Music speakers
Games:
Family Board Games are great
Puzzles
Brain games
Stocking stuffers
Any small little toys are great
Clothing/Personal Items:
New clothing please
Pajama sets
Scarfs
Gloves
Socks
underwear
Jogging suits
Comfortable clothing
Washable masks
If you would rather donate cash (tax-deductible) we will purchase toys for you! Simply click the donation button below.
How can I volunteer? We need many volunteers to pull off this amazing event. We will need a team on Tuesday night to set everything up and another team Wednesday through Friday to run the market and bring the Christmas cheer. Simply click the volunteer button below.