We are partnering with Boys & Girls Club of the Twin Cities in the Kids Can Give program.
What:
- The Kids Can Give Program at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities provides Club kids with the opportunity to shop for gifts for family members and get each gift wrapped on site.
- Volunteers sign-up to help kids shop, wrap gifts or assist in a holiday activity.
- Individuals, corporations, and organizations collect gifts for all ages, donating to the local Twin Cities Clubs.
- The City of Lakes Rotary has ‘adopted’ the Jerry Gamble Club this holiday season.
How:
- Gifts can be purchased and shipped via on online gift registry (Target and Amazon) at their website: www.boysandgirls.org/kids-can-give
- Plan to ship your purchased items (selected from below) to The Jerry Gamble Boys & Girls Club located at 2410 Irving Avenue N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
- Drop off your items at the front desk of The Jerry Gamble Boys & Girls Club location from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday until Thursday, Dec. 17th.
- Make a monetary donation at www.boysandgirls.org/donations/kids-can-give.
Here is a list of items they typically accept:
| Kids: | Teens: | Adults: |
|---|---|---|
Multicultural Barbies/Dolls | Art Kits | Purse/Wallet |
Hair Accessories | Clothes/Athletic Apparel | Jewelry |
Art/Jewelry/Craft Sets | Sporting Equipment | Body Care Sets – Men/Women |
Games | Makeup/Nail Polish | Hats, Gloves, Scarf |
Dress-Up Costumes | Pajamas | Candles |
Legos | Electronics/Headphones | Kitchen Items |
Cars, Trucks, etc. | Shoes/Wallets | Blankets |
Imaginary Play Sets | Electronics | |
Action Figures | Home Goods |
How much should I spend?:
- Most people spend approximately $50.00, with a maximum of $75.
- Choose gifts in the $15-20 range for all ages from birth to 100+years.
- Wrapping paper/gift bag donations are also appreciated.
Volunteer Opportunity: Jerry Gamble Kids Can Give Holiday Sale
- When: Monday December 21st and Tuesday December 22nd from 2pm–6pm
- Where: Jerry Gamble – 2410 Irving Avenue North, Minneapolis
- What: Shop with kids; Wrap gifts; Assist with holiday crafts and cookies!
- How: Email me if you’re interested in getting a group together on a certain date and time.
Email me if you’d like to go on your own and I can provide you with contact information to register.
Questions: Contact Lisa Moncrief at lisa.moncrief@cnb.com or 612-747-9455.