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Saturday, December 12, 2020Repeats every Saturday until December 13, 2020Location: Church NarthexWorks of Mercy Council will be setting up The Giving Tree this year to meet the needs of those in our local community. The tree will have tags for items to purchase, you may also find gift ideas on this event page for The Giving Tree. There are three ways to contribute to The Giving Tree: donate an unwrapped gift, a gift card to designated stores, or donate directly to organizations listed below.
Gifts are due by December 13.
This year we are sponsoring Casa de los Niños- a social service agency offering Foster Care, Parenting skills, Counseling, and classes for families in need. St. Mark is one of the top contributors to Casa de los Niños. The unwrapped gifts are chosen by Parents, Foster Families or Social Workers. They will wrap them to give to the children in need. Should any gifts be leftover, the organization will store and use them for birthdays, graduations, etc. Please see below for the following suggested gifts for ages Infant thru Late Teens.
GIFT IDEAS
Your unwrapped gifts may be left under the Giving Tree and will be stored by one of our Council members.- Art Supplies
- Books & Journals
- Board Games
- Monopoly, Connect 4, Twister, Uno, Candyland, Sorry, Jenga
- Legos and Building Toys
- Developmental Toys
- Rings, Balls, Stacking, etc.
- Outdoor Toys
- Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Soccer Balls, Jump Rope, Frisbees, Sidewalk Chalk
- Toys
- Barbies, Baby Dolls, Action Figures, Cars, Trucks, Dinosaurs, Doctor/Vet Kits, Puzzles
GIFT CARDS
- Food City
- Fry’s
- Safeway
- Target
- Walmart
Please return the Gift Cards in an envelope labeled “Giving Tree Gift Card” and place it in the collection basket or box for safekeeping. Do not place the Gift Cards under the tree.
DONATE DIRECTLYThe following agencies will have envelopes on the Giving Tree in Red Bags which can be sent directly to the specified agency. For those who wish to donate but will not be able to access an ornament, please go to the specified web site to send donations directly to these agencies. Please comment that you are from St. Mark Catholic Church.
Do not return these donations to St. Mark.Casa Maria
A Catholic Worker Soup Kitchen serving the homeless who need a meal, shower, or clothing.Poverello House
Based on Franciscan tradition, this day shelter provides meals, showers, comfort, and clothing to homeless men.Reachout Women’s Center
A Pro-Life agency providing pregnancy testing, ultrasound, counseling, material assistance, and clothing.
Sister Jose Women’s Shelter
A 24-hour shelter providing food, showers, clothing, and comfort for homeless women.In addition, all organizations qualify for the Arizona State Charitable Tax Credit. “AZ Working Poor Tax Credit”.
