Choosing gifts
When selecting gifts, please use both the child’s Needs List and Want List as a guide. We encourage a balance of practical items and fun gifts — for younger children, this might mean an outfit plus two or three toys, while teens may need mostly clothing with one special item from their Want List. Please try to match what the child specifically requested, including any name-brand items — for many kids, wearing the same brands as their classmates helps them feel included and fit in with their peers.
Spending limit
Please stay within the suggested spending limit for each child. If sponsoring feels like more than you can manage on your own, consider partnering with family, friends, coworkers, or another sponsor to share the cost. If you’re able to give more, we ask that you sponsor an additional child rather than significantly exceeding one child’s limit — this helps us reach as many children as possible while keeping things fair for everyone.
If no families are available with the number of children you wish to sponsor, contact us at AmyBalentine74@gmail.com.