Franklin County Children Services
has supported families during the holidays for more than 50 years
with the Holiday Wish program.
With your help, we'll be collecting gifts for the more than 6,500 local youth served by the agency.
Bring a new toy to Ampersand December 1st through the 17th,
and in return we'll give you
$10 worth of FREE flowers!
Children Services will accept
any new toys, but here's a list
of their most-requested items:
-Barbie Dolls (multicultural)
-Footballs
-Soccer Balls
-Dinosaurs
-Basketballs
-Gloves
-Socks (decorative)
-Outdoor Activities
-Bath Sets
-Hats
-Sports Equipment
-Batteries
-Jewelry Making Kits
-Tea Sets
-Slime Kits
-Books
-Lego Sets
-Science Activity Sets
-Baby Dolls (multicultural)
-Building Blocks
-Dump Trucks
-Toy Cars
-Fire Trucks
-Colored Pencils
-Markers
-Action Figures
-Scarves
-Coloring & Activity Books
-Puzzles
-Nail Polish
-Walkie Talkies
You can also help
Children Services provide
culturally-specific gifts that celebrate the unique identities
of the children of color
whom they serve by
purchasing items from their
Children Services also
accepts gift cards from
Walmart, Target, Amazon, Aldi,
Kroger, and fast food restaurants.
These donations will help
families enjoy a holiday meal.
THANK YOU for helping
children in our community
during the holidays!