Make a Donation

Children in Need of Cheer

Help Support the Children and Families of the Christine M. Burns CARES Center

Option 1: Adopt a Child or Family

Let us know your preference of family size or number of children you want to shop for, and we will share their wish lists.

Option 2: Donations of New Clothing, Toys, and Other Items

Our team has compiled a list of most requested items by the families in our program. Please use this list as a reference while shopping. We will provide items to families based on their requests.

• Books
• Coloring books
• Arts and crafts kits
• Baby dolls and Barbies
• Action figures
• Cars and trucks
• Legos and building blocks
• Board games
• Puzzles
• Sports items
• Educational games and toys

• Sensory items and fidget toys
• Hair care, skin care, nail care, and makeup
• Video games and electronics
• Dress-up and pretend play items
• Journaling items
• Winter coats, hats, gloves, and scarves
• Boots and shoes
• Pajamas, robes, and slippers
• Throw blankets
• Bath towels

Items can be purchased for all ages and ethnicities. To ensure our families have a safe and happy holiday experience, we ask that all items are new and unused. We appreciate your generosity and understanding.

Option 3: Gifts Cards and Monetary Donations

We suggest Target, Walmart, Amazon, Wegmans, and Tops gift cards. Please make a monetary gift using our online Make a Gift form.