Thank you for participating in our Angel Tree Program! In partnership with local area schools and churches, we have identified 260 kids from low income households whose parents or guardians truly need our help this season to make Christmas possible.

HOW IT WORKS

  1. Review the gift suggestions turned in by the child’s family.

  2. Shop!

  3. Return all gifts unwrapped and labeled with the tag # to St. Paul’s UMC - 7538 Main Street Sykesville, MD 21784 

    1. Friday, December 13th 10AM-12PM, 4PM-6PM

    2. Please coordinate with Summer@impactchurchmd.com if the drop off times listed above are not feasible. 


IMPORTANT REMINDERS

  • Unwrapped. Please do not wrap gifts in advance. We want to coordinate each family equally and ensure that gifts are safe and appropriate.

  • New. All gifts donated should be brand new.  We will not accept used items.

  • Budget. We understand everyone’s budget available for donations will range.  As a suggestion, staying around $50-$80 per child is helpful so that children adopted from the same family remain consistent.  If you feel that the suggested amount is too high, please know that anything you can donate is hugely appreciated and will make a thoughtful difference in the lives of these kids!  If for some reason a family’s donations appear unequal, the church will supplement as needed. Likewise, going over the amount suggested and providing large gifts can put us in a difficult position to ensure other children in that family receive more if they do not have a matching amount.

  • No gift cards.  We want the Christmas experience to be fun and meaningful to the child’s wishes or age.  If you are struggling with gift ideas based on what the family turned in, please feel free to reach out for ideas!

  • No food or candy. We do not know the dietary restrictions of the household so food cannot be included as a present.

  • Balance. We encourage both clothing and needs for the family, but also “fun” that can brighten the child’s day. An average of 4-5 items is a safe number of items to purchase.

  • Monetary donations for additional supplies. We accept monetary donations for supplies or supplemental gifts through online giving on our website. Please make sure to select “Angel Tree” when selecting the ministry on Tithely. https://www.impactchurchmd.com/give

THANK YOU again so much for making a difference in a child’s life this Christmas. If you have any questions, please contact Summer@ImpactChurchMD.com