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Christmas Store

Gift clipartThe Christmas Store, located in the Xavier Building, 1435 N. Illinois Street, will open November 30. More than 900 needy families will receive Christmas gifts for their children. Donations of time, gifts and money help bring a brighter Christmas season for these families in need. In many cases, the gifts provided by the Christmas Store will be the ONLY Christmas items these families will receive.

We partner with 88 community organizations to assist families in need. If you are in need of Christmas assistance, we recommend that you trying  contacting the trustee, your child's school, or the 211 helpline.

There are three ways you can help:

Cash Donations: Click here to donate.

Volunteer: The Christmas store will need volunteers to help distribute gifts to client families. Click here for more information about 2023 volunteer opportunities.

If you have questions or need help scheduling a volunteer shift, contact 317-236-1556.

Material Donations: All new, unwrapped donations are appreciated and will be put to good use.  The following items are especially needed or requested by our client families. To schedule a date and time to deliver your donated items, please contact 317-236-1556.

Contact Us: christmas@archindy.org or 317-236-1556.

(Download entire list here)

All new, unwrapped donations are appreciated and will be put to good use.  The following items are especially needed or requested by our client families.

INFANT TOYS (newborns through 18 months): 
Fisher Price & V-Tech Infant Toys; Books; Developmental Toys

TODDLER TOYS (2-5 years): 
Ride-On Toys; Baby Dolls of all ethnicities; Doll Strollers & Doll Clothes; Play Tents; Trucks; Fisher Price or Playskool Sets

SCHOOL-AGE TOYS (6-12 years): 
Disney, My Life, Our Generation, & LOL Dolls; Doll Playsets; Doll Clothes & Accessories; Craft and Art Sets; 12” Super Hero/Star Wars/Action Figures; Lego Sets

TEEN GIFTS
Jewelry, Jewelry Boxes, Hair Dryers
Basketballs, Footballs
Nail Polish Sets, Men’s Shavers
Headphones, Wallets
Colts or Pacers Gear
AA, AAA, & 9 V BATTERIES FOR TOYS

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Toaster Ovens, Electric Griddles & Skillets
Crockpots, Dish Sets, Stick Vacuums, Towel Sets,
Cookware

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