The Christmas Wish List is a holiday tradition in our area.  Through this program the Volunteer Center matches the needs of over 500 children and families with generous donors who fulfill them .  Gift requests are usually clothing, toys, and household items.  Donors may select a single gift, several gifts, or a whole family's requests!  Donors may shop or donate cash to purchase gifts.

School success workers, teachers, and social workers in Alpena, Alcona, Montmorency, and Presque Isle submit families to the Volunteer Center's Christmas Wish List.  Those submitting are in a position to verify need and obtain specific gift requests.  The Volunteer Center cannot accept submissions by private individuals.  The Volunteer Center collaborates with the Salvation Army, Vietnam Vets Toys for Kids, Shelter Incorporated, and other groups to eliminate duplication of services.  Confidentiality is strictly safeguarded!

The 2010 Christmas Wish List kicks-off Monday, November 8, 2010.  Matching children's wishes with donors continues through Thursday, December 2. 

Gifts must be returned the week of November 29 - December 3 to Room 104 of the Center building.  Gifts should be labeled with the child's name and code number.  Cash donations are welcome and are used exclusively for gifts and program expenses.

The program concludes on December 8 with Alpena Public School bus drivers and other volunteers delivering gifts to referral institutions from which they are subsequently distributed to the families.