Secret Santa 2009: How You Can Help

We receive emails daily from people who want to help but are not sure where they fit into the big picture of Secret Santa. So, this post will provide the basics for ways we truly need your help:

• Donate Money to Fund Secret Santa: Any and all monetary donations are accepted. We aim to spend $50 per child, and donations may be mailed to Secret Santa at P.O. Box 488; South Point, OH 45680
• Donate Toys, Wrapping Paper, Bicycles, High Chairs, Strollers, or Children's Clothing: We are in need of all items related to children. We have received over 20 requests for bikes and over 5 requests for high chairs and strollers. These items are expensive--especially when paired with a winter coat and other essentials. Any in-kind donations would be greatly appreciated.
• Sponsor a Child and Shop for His/Her Christmas Presents: If you want to experience the joy that comes from helping others, "adopt" one of our children and buy his/her Christmas presents. Names are available at the South Point, Ironton, Chesapeake, and Proctorville Briggs Lawrence County Public Libraries. If you choose to do this, we hope to collect gifts by December 11. For more information, stop by your local library or email LCYPGroup@gmail.com.
• Volunteer Your Time to Wrap Presents: We are hosting gift wrapping parties during the evenings of December 14-18th. The wrapping parties will be in South Point. We have created events on Facebook (search for the "Secret Santa 2009" group to find them) where you can RSVP. You may also RSVP yourself, your family, or your organization at LCYPGroup@gmail.com. Come one, come all--it will be lots of fun!!!!!
• Sell T-Shirts: The official SECRET SANTA t-shirt will be available in about a week! We have been pre-ordering the t-shirts, but we want to heavily market and sell the shirts as soon as we have them in person. Please help us in this endeavor---email LCYPGroup@gmail.com to find out how you and your friends can get your hands on some sweet shirts.

Many other opportunities to help Secret Santa exist. Everyone offers unique talents, and we welcome you to contribute yours to the project -- please don't hesitate to contact us!