Gifts to Grow

Gifts to Grow is a campaign created to connect community members with families who need a little help at the end of the year. Will you join us in spreading the joy this season?

We are collecting monetary donations, gift cards, and new and unwrapped gifts. Way to Grow Family Educators will then distribute the gift cards and gifts to families in our program who need an extra helping hand.

Together, we can make this season brighter for the families in our community.

How can I participate?

  • Donate to Gifts to Grow online, and we’ll buy the gift card for you!
  • Donate physical gift cards
  • Purchase a new gift that will be delivered directly to one of our families

  • Direct Monetary Donations

    How can I direct my donation to the Gifts to Grow campaign?

    Online Donations:

    • You can donate online by clicking here or using the giving module below. We suggest a gift with a minimum value of $50.00.
    • Funds designated to “Gifts to Grow” will be used to purchase gift cards.

    Mail Donations:

    Please mail checks to our office:

    Way to Grow
    Attn: Gifts to Grow
    201 Irving Ave. N, Suite 100
    Minneapolis, MN 55405

    Will you gift cash directly to Way to Grow families?

    No, we will not be giving gifts in the form of cash. We will use any monetary donations designated to the Gifts to Grow campaign to purchase gift cards that will be distributed to families.

    What is the deadline?

    Due to busy holiday mail, we ask that donations arrive in our office by Friday, December 13th.

  • Gift Cards

    How many gift cards and how much?

    Whether you purchase one gift card (or multiple), we suggest a minimum gift card value of $50.00.

    Where should I shop?

    We suggest purchasing gift cards from stores that families can easily access either online or in person, with a variety of merchandise to choose from. Please consider purchasing from one of the following stores:

    • Aldi
    • Amazon
    • Cub Foods
    • JCPenney
    • Kohl’s
    • Marshall’s
    • Target
    • Visa gift cards
    • Walmart

    Note: Please no electronic gift cards—these are difficult to distribute and cumbersome for families to use. Thanks!

    What is the deadline?

    Due to busy holiday mail, we ask that cards arrive in our office by Friday, December 13th.

    Can I enclose a note?

    Absolutely! Feel free to enclose a card or note sharing words of hope and wishes for the New Year.

    Where should I send the gift cards?

    Please mail gift cards to our office:

    Way to Grow
    Attn: Gifts to Grow
    201 Irving Ave. N, Suite 100
    Minneapolis, MN 55405

    Please include the following information:

    • Indicate the gift card amount on each card and enclose a gift receipt when possible.
    • Please also include your contact information – we would love to send you a thank you note!

    Can I drop off the gift cards?

    Gift cards may also be dropped off in person! Please call our office at 612-874-4740 to schedule a drop-off time.

  • Gifts

    What kinds of gifts would be suitable?

    We are not collecting specific gift requests from families, but we have created a Gifts to Grow Wishlist on Amazon for inspiration. If you choose to purchase an item from this Wishlist it will be sent directly to the Way to Grow office.

    Some gift ideas include:

    • Books: check out our Reading and Literacy Wishlist for ideas
    • Board games
    • Winter clothing: coats, snow pants, boots, hats, mittens, and gloves
    • Educational toys
    • Sports equipment: soccer balls, basketballs, etc.
    • Art and craft supplies

    Note: We serve families of all ethnicities, cultures, and religious denominations. We respectfully ask that you not purchase any religious gifts or books. We will not accept gifts that mimic weaponry such as guns or swords. All gifts must be new and not used. Thanks!

    Where should I shop?

    We do not have a partnership with any retailer, you can shop at the store of your choice!

    If you would like inspiration, you can look at the Gifts to Grow Amazon Wishlist but you are not required to purchase gifts from Amazon.

    I would like to send a gift of winter clothing; how do I know what size to purchase?

    Whether you would like to purchase winter clothing for children or adults we are always in need of winter clothing for our moms, dads, and children.

    We will be able to distribute winter clothing of any size you would like to gift.

    Should I wrap the gift?

    Gifts must come unwrapped so our Family Educators can determine who will receive the physical gifts.

    What is the deadline?

    Due to busy holiday mail, we ask that gifts arrive in our office by Friday, December 13th.

    Can I enclose a note?

    Absolutely! Feel free to enclose a card or note sharing words of hope and wishes for the New Year.

    Where should I send the gifts?

    Please mail gifts to our office:

    Way to Grow
    Attn: Gifts to Grow
    201 Irving Ave. N, Suite 100
    Minneapolis, MN 55405

    Can I drop off the gifts?

    Gifts may also be dropped off in person! Please call our office at 612-874-4740 to schedule a drop-off time.

    Please include the following information:

    • Deliver or send new, unwrapped gifts and enclose a gift receipt when possible.
    • Include your contact information – we would love to send you a thank you note!

  • Questions?

    Questions?

    Contact our Development Manager, Jessica Waller at:

    We are excited to make this year’s Gifts to Grow campaign a success and are happy to answer any questions you may have!

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