October Project: A Little Boo Goes a Long Way
| Every child deserves the chance to celebrate Halloween! Join G4G, our partner nonprofit Playtime Project, and our wonderful sponsor, Melanie Folstad of RBC Wealth Management, to bring some Halloween magic to children living in shelters. Take a look at the sign-up pages for all the details and choose what works for you. There’s no commitment until you’re ready! 1. Create a “Boo in a Box!” Fill a Halloween-themed box with goodies, decorations, treats, and spooky cheer for a family living in a shelter. Check the sign-up page for inspiration and packing tips. This is a G4G fan favorite every year, and a particularly fun way for kids to get involved in giving back! Drop off completed boxes at any G4G Ally site by October 18 so we can get them to families in time for Halloween. 2. Donate gently used Halloween costumes for children and adults. **Calling middle schoolers! Join us at G4G headquarters on October 13 from 4–6 pm for some hands-on Halloween fun! Students will create festive goody bags and decorations to bring a little Halloween magic to children living in an emergency family shelter. **Calling adults interested in volunteering! Join G4G for a 30 minute Zoom orientation to learn more about us and ways to get involved. No pressure— just information! Register for either: Thursday, October 8, 9:30am- 10am Wednesday, October 14, 5pm- 5:30pm If interested in volunteering in our clothing pantry specifically: Join us at G4G headquarters on October 14 from 10am- 12pm for a required training. Click and scroll to the date to sign up. |
Ongoing Projects
NEW!!! Donate fur coats. G4G will send all unwanted fur clothes to sanctuaries to use in the care of orphaned wildlife. You can drop off at any Ally location.
Celebrate a Child’s Birthday. Create a personalized birthday celebration box for a child living in a shelter. Your thoughtful gift brings joy, dignity, and a sense of normalcy to a child on their special day — and it means the world to their family.
Cook/Make a Meal. Turn your love of food into a powerful act of kindness. Prepare and deliver a homemade meal — whether a full dinner or a set of bagged lunches — for residents at local shelters. It’s a simple way to nourish both bodies and spirits.
