Northminster’s Giving Tree

• Sign up for one or more individuals by choosing an ornament from the tree in the lobby or online HERE
• Purchase some gifts listed on the tag (you do not need to purchase all of them)
• Place items in gift sack - do not wrap
• Securely attach a tag from the tree or with the ID number (i.e. ID: C76 CJ/ADB)
• Bring gifts to the church on Sunday morning or to the church office Monday-Thursday 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Return unwrapped gifts to the church by December 9^th

Contact: Karen Ring (karenkayring@gmail.com; 309.231.1001)

The Children’s Home - Santa’s Workshop

2130 N Knoxville Ave, Peoria 61603

• Now thru December 6^th, Mon thru Fri 9:00am-4:00pm
• Helping with Wish Lists, receiving and delivering gifts, wrapping presents and keeping the toy room organized

Contact: Danielle Cooley; Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator

dcooley@chail.org; 309.713.6138

Crittenton Centers - Stock Stuffer Store

442 West John Gwynn Jr. Ave, Peoria 61605

• December 5^th-15^th
• Thur & Fri 4:00pm-8:00pm
• Sat & Sun 10:00am-6:00pm
• Personal shoppers are needed to help children 2-12 years old shop for  family and friends
• Location: Northwoods Mall Upper Level near the former Sears Department Store
• Youth (14+) and adults may participate
• To sign click HERE

Neighborhood House

1020 S. Matthew, Peoria 61605

Santa for Seniors

• December 8^th, 10:00am-2:00pm
• Deliver gift bags to seniors in their homes
• Volunteer sign up at nhpeoria.org or contact Noah Palm at noahp@nhpeoria.org or 309.674.1311 ext 243

Dream Center Peoria

714 Hamilton Blvd, Peoria  61603

Christmas Experience - Candyland Edition

• December 20^th, 9:00am-11:00am and  4:00pm-7:00pm
• December 21^st, 8:30am-11:30am
• Volunteer to help with a variety of stations to make the holiday fun.  Sign up to help with games, crafts, food, photos, etc at volunteers@dreamcenterpeoria.org
• Donate needed items for the event by using the Amazon Wishlist at tiny.cc/Candyland

Other Service Opportunities

• After school tutors for students M-F
• Help in the Hope Store on Tuesday and Thursday mornings
• Meal prep in the kitchen every weekday

Contact: Lori Rohlfing, Lead of Northminster’s Dream Center Team

rohlfing.lj@gmail.com;  309.657.3796

The Salvation Army

Ring Bells

• Ring Bells for the Salvation Army in the Peoria area
• Available to all ages — individuals or groups
• registertoring.com

Food Box Distribution

• December 16^th, 8:00am-6:00pm (2 hr shifts available)
• Help load food boxes into client’s cars.  Must be 18 years old
• Location: Northwoods Mall
• Sign up by contacting Maddison Barnard, Volunteer Coordinator at Maddison.barnard@usc.salvationarmy.org OR call at 309.253.9909

Toy Shop Distribution

• December 17^th - 18^th, 8:00am-6:00pm      (2-hour shifts)
• Assist clients shop the tables
• Keep the tables organized and full
• Help clients to their cars with their toys
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Location: Northwoods Mall
• Sign up by contacting Maddison Barnard, Volunteer Coordinator at Maddison.barnard@usc.salvationarmy.org OR call at 309.253.9909