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MAKE CHRISTMAS BRIGHTER

Share the Joy

This Christmas, you can help create moments of joy for families at Open House Ministries. Whether you adopt a family or help meet a seasonal need, your generosity helps make Christmas brighter and reminds our families that they are surrounded by people who care.

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Adopting One
of Our Families

Help make Christmas memorable for an entire family at Open House Ministries. By adopting one of our families, you can provide gifts from their Christmas wish list and help fill their celebration with joy and care.

Ways to Give this Christmas

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Partner as a Business or Church

Does your church or business want to help make Christmas special for families at Open House Ministries? Groups can participate by hosting giving tags or adopting a family. We’d love to connect and help you find the right opportunity for your group.

Please drop off all Christmas donations by December 18.

Help us prepare for Christmas!

Contact Claudia Merritt at claudia.merritt@sheltered.org or (360) 737-0300 if you are interested in adopting a family or would like more information on how your group might partner with us. 

A Little Something Fun

Fast-Food & Coffee Gift Cards

Gaming Gift Cards: Xbox, PlayStation & Nintendo Switch

More Ways to Share Christmas

Simple gifts can help make sure every family feels remembered this Christmas.

Give a New, Unwrapped Gift

Donate a new, unwrapped gift for a child or family.  Our staff will wrap and distribute these gifts where they are needed most, including families who may not have been adopted.

Give a Gift Card

Gift cards of any amount are welcome.

Please use the receipt.

Target

Help Stock Our Pantry

Cleaning & Laundry Products

Toiletries

New underwear, all sizes/all styles

New socks, all sizes/all styles

Walmart

WinCo

Fred Meyer

Gas

Celebrating the gift of 

Jesus

At Open House Ministries, Christmas is more than the gifts under the tree. It is a celebration of Jesus, the greatest gift of all, and the hope, love, and grace we have through Him.

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As we celebrate with our families, we have the opportunity to share that message in meaningful and practical ways. Your generosity helps make Christmas joyful while keeping Christ at the heart of the season.

A BRIGHTER TOMORROW BEGINS WITH HOPE.
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