The Baby Department puts together about 700 layettes annually. Blankets 40" X 44" or larger are a terrific size so that the family can use them for years. Baby items may be sewn, knit or crocheted. All baby items are appreciated including clothing, toys, and bibs, ECT. All items for the baby department should be constructed from washable materials.
Our Clothing Department supplies at least two pieces of clothing for each child.
Examples: a dress & sweater, shirt and blouse, sweat suits, or slacks and sweater or shirt. We need clothing for infants through twelve year olds, both genders. All items for the clothing department should be constructed from washable materials.
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The Doll Department purchases 500 dolls annually with only panties, socks and shoes.
On site, the Elves spend all year preparing the dolls to go into the hands of children. Our goal is that each doll goes out with a doll blanket, three outfits, booties, and a small toy - like a Kid's Meal toy. Clothing for the dolls is sewn, knit or crocheted. We also receive many gently loved dolls of various sizes that are refurbished and offered as an extra gift. Dolls range from Kelly to Cabbage Patch. Blankets and clothing for these are also appreciated. Creativity is applauded.
The Doll Bed Department requires several types of talent. Local persons in the community create the wooden doll beds. Each bed is then painted, and decorated. We purchase 4" dolls for the beds. Then, the Elves put a matching mattress, blanket, pillow, and toy for doll in the bed. Doll bed components are sewn, knit, or crocheted. Knitting, quilting and crocheting are done by our many hundreds of volunteers. Please, won't you volunteer to help in your special way today!
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The Sweater Department is in need of handcrafted sweaters from size 2 to small adult. Pull over or cardigans are wonderful. All items for the sweater department should be constructed from washable materials.
The Toy Department welcomes wooden toys, doll blankets, and doll clothes for 11" dolls, scrunchies, and purses for little girls to pre teens. Be creative and think like a child.
Wooden Toys might include smoothly sanded toys for young children, blocks, and jewelry style boxes for older children. Be creative remembering that anything designed for under 4 year olds must be large enough not to be swallowed. A good test is that if it will fit through a toilet paper core it is too small. Also, if painted the paint must be non-toxic. Stained then finished with a coat or two of polyurethane is also a good choice.
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