Holiday Magic Toy & Gift Drive

Impact NW’s annual Holiday Store shared the spirit of the season with some of Portland’s most vulnerable households, handing out more than 10,000 gifts to over 1,000 families on December 17th-19th, 2011.

Our event’s success was made possible by 250 volunteers, 70 community and corporate partners,
and more than 300 spots on Holiday Magic Gift Drive Sponsor KOIN Local 6.

Thank you to our Community & Corporate Partners:

Bed Bath & Beyond
Boly Welch
Capital Pacific Bank
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Costco
Deseret Industries
Flying Pie Pizzeria
Grand Central Bakery
Hanna Andersson
Katherine Miller
Koin Local 6
NW Natural
Oaks Park Roller Skating Park
Papa Murphy’s
Petite Provance
Plaid Pantry
Pok Pok
Rejunivation Day Spa
Richmond Community Church
Sharon Cook
Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s
Alison Van Orsow
Veritable Quandry
Waterfront Marriott Downtown
Wendy Demers
Wildlife Safari
Willamette Writers
Windermere Services Oregon
World Cup Coffee

The holiday spirit was evident in the “thank you” messages we received from the children, families, seniors and adults with disabilities who received gifts from Impact NW:

“I just want to say thank you! You guys are a blessing. Because of what you do, many families can smile.”

 

“Impact NW and Healthy Start have been a huge blessing to me and my child for several years now. Thanks for all the support throughout the years and during the holiday. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!”

 

“Since we left an abusive situation I have not been able to give my babies Christmas. Thank you!”

 

“Thank you so much for helping me and my daughter this Christmas. It’s great to have people show them how much they care about others. This was a great experience!”

 

“Gracias por los regalos que nos dieron y pues les deseo una Feliz Navidad a todos!”

 

See more photos of Impact NW’s 2011 Holiday Store here, and click here to learn more about how you can help families in need all year long.