Relo Friends Giving Holiday Gift Drive
November 13, 2024
Relocation Today Office
We are kicking off the holiday season with a Relo Friends Giving Holiday Gift Drive. It’s an evening of networking and fun, with a purpose. Join us on Wednesday, November 13th at Relocation Today’s beautiful offices for a festive gathering of mobility professionals to celebrate and donate! Enjoy celebratory appetizers and beverages, while networking, playing games, and winning prizes.
This year we will be supporting the Alexandra House, which is a local Minnesota organization that supports domestic violence survivors and their families throughout their healing journey. All funds raised and gifts collected will go towards this wonderful organization.
More about Alexandra House
Alexandra House | Service, Advocacy & Emergency Shelter
Most of the individuals who receive services from Alexandra House are starting a new life that is safer, but this transition can often lead to financial hardship, leaving them with very limited resources. This is particularly difficult during the holiday season when buying gifts is a luxury that is often unattainable for these families. Alexandra House works hard to provide these families with a sense of comfort and joy during this challenging time, by hosting a Holiday Shop which allows parents and children to obtain gifts to exchange with one another, free-of-charge. Together, we can make a difference for nearly 100 families this holiday season!
To support Alexandra House, please bring an item or funds to donate to this wonderful cause. Please note any donated items should be new, not used and they should not be wrapped. Their wish list is below, with a special note that they are often lacking in monetary donations and gifts for pre-teens, teenagers and parents.
Greatest Needs:
- Gifts for pre-teens and teens (specifically males)
- Holiday meal baskets and/or gift cards for groceries
General Gift Ideas:
- Ages 0 – 12:
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- Books
- Puzzles
- Hats, mitten/gloves set
- Clothing
- Coats
- Craft/art sets
- Stuffed animals
- DVD/CD
- Teens 13 – 18:
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- Hats, mitten/gloves set
- Clothing
- Coats
- Blankets/bedding set
- Games
- Books/Journals
- DVD/CD
- Adult Coloring Books
- Adults
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- Blankets
- Robes/slippers
- Games
- Grocery gift card
- Restaurant/activity gift card
Holiday Meal Baskets:
Alexandra house also accepts donations of food baskets (for a family of 5+) or food items to make food baskets, suggested items include:
- Canned corn, green beans, sweet potatoes/yams, cranberries (jellied/whole)
- Potatoes: instant mashed, scalloped, or Au Gratin
- Stuffing Mixes
- Gravy (packets or jarred)
- Cake/cookie mix with frosting
- Vegetable oil
- $25 grocery store (ALDI/Cub) gift cards (for fresh produce/meat)
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