Whether it is volunteering your time, donating money and goods, or using your birthday as a platform to celebrate others, you can help make a difference for a child, I/DD individual, or senior on their special day!
See below to learn more about the many ways you can get involved with The Thoughts & Gifts Project.
Have questions?
Contact us at info@thoughtsandgifts.org or 971-289-6358.
Donate
We provide gifts to each qualifying recipient. Help us ensure all needs are met by donating new items or making a financial contribution today to support our mission!
Celebrant ages range from 0-65+. Each youth, I/DD individual, or senior receives gifts based on age and interests. Gifts per person have a maximum value of $40 total. Please follow these guidelines when donating items:
- Must be new and in original packaging
- Should be accompanied with batteries when appropriate
- Select items that are current
- Gift (cash) cards to purchase items
- New or gently used books, especially for youth
We will not accept the following items:
- Used Toys, Stuffed animals, Clothes, Furniture, Weapons, Religious Items, or Violent Toys
Donations may be dropped off anytime during our hours of operation:
Monday – Friday
1 PM to 5 PM
Volunteer
Whether an expert or a novice, share your skills and experience by joining one of our committees!
Each committee has a different focus area:
- A Very Merry Unbirthday Party to plan our annual in-person fundraiser
- Birthday Celebrations to create game kits and party decoration kits, as well as plan our annual client appreciation day
- Community Engagement to represent TAG and to connect with participants during community events
Frequency of meetings depends on the committee and its needs.
Want to help in other ways? We also need volunteers to shop and deliver gifts, as well as help in our storefront!
Interested in volunteering? Contact us at info@thoughtsandgifts.org.
You 4 Others
Celebrate your birthday by helping to celebrate others through our “You 4 Others” program!
There are many ways to celebrate others as you celebrate your own special day. Contact The Thoughts & Gifts Project to inquire about our current needs and ask guests attending your party to bring those items in addition to or instead of presents for you. Another option, in lieu of gifts, ask guests to donate money to The Thoughts & Gifts Project.
Want to do more? Plan a gift drive and collect new items to donate to The Thoughts & Gifts Project!
Have other ideas of how you can help celebrate others on your special day? Contact us at info@thoughtsandgifts.org.
