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Comfort & Joy of Giving 2023

 
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As disciples of Christ, we respond to the call to help those in need, especially during Advent and Christmas. Through partnerships with established charities, we help make the season of Christmas brighter for many people.
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cjARMFUL OF LOVE
360 Communities’ Armful of Love supports families facing financial crisis, ensuring they can experience a happy Christmas. By providing gift cards for groceries and gifts, the program alleviates the increased financial burdens that often accompany this time of the year. Your financial donations can make a meaningful impact on these families. Give at any level whether you support an entire family or an individual, every donation matters.
 
How to give: Look for the gold mittens on the tree in the gathering space.
  • Cash donations may be made online (see below) or via cash/check payable to All Saints. 
  • Donations may be dropped off at the parish office or placed in the Sunday collection (no gift cards accepted).
  • Deadline is Friday, December 22.
Sharing & Caring Hands serves the needs of the poor and homeless in Minneapolis. We can support their work during the holiday season by donating new, unwrapped toys and gifts in original packaging for children of all ages. There is a particular need for gifts appropriate for teenagers.
 
How to give: Look for the green mittens on the tree in the gathering space or refer to the gift suggestions below.
  • Place new, unwrapped toy donations in the collection boxes in the gathering space.
  • Deadline is Monday, December 11.
Sharing And Caring

 

Joseph’s Coat is an independent, inner-city free store in St. Paul serving persons in the community who are homeless or otherwise in need. We can support their work during the holiday season by donating new clothing (especially winter gear), household items, and personal care products.
 
How to give: Look for the red mittens on the tree in the gathering space, or refer to the gift suggestions below.
  • Place your new unwrapped donations in the collection boxes near the tree in the gathering space.
  • Deadline is Monday, December 11.
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Gifts of Love - EbeneezerEBENEZER RIDGES
Gifts of Love brings Christmas cheer to the elderly residents of Ebenezer Ridges Care Center located in Burnsville. We are accepting donations of new, unwrapped gifts as specified on the purple tag or refer to the gift suggestions below.
 
 
How to give: Look for purple tags on the tree in the gathering space or refer to the list of suggested items below.
  • Please put these items in gift bags (do not wrap them).
  • Attach the purple tag to the gift bag and place it under the tree in the gathering space.
  • Deadline is Monday, December 11.
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This program brings Christmas cheer to the elderly residents of BeeHive Homes in Lakeville. We are accepting donations of new, wrapped gifts for a particular resident as specified on the yellow tag.
 
 
How to give: Look for yellow tags on the tree in the gathering space that contains a gift suggestion.
  • Attach the tag, wrap the gift or place in a gift bag, and place it under the tree in the gathering space.
  • Deadline is Monday, December 18.
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This initiative allows you to take on a personal role in spreading Christmas joy to the elderly residents of Highview Hills in Lakeville. Participate in an “Intergenerational Experience” by signing up to be paired with a resident for an in-person visit on a weekend day in December.
 
How to give: Look for the greeting card tags on the tree in the gathering space and follow the instructions provided.
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Thank you for bringing Comfort & Joy to many people in our community!