We are blessed by those who have given to help our children and agency over the past 113 years of service. The community’s ongoing compassion for the youth in our shelters is truly something to feel thankful for this holiday season.
The Children’s Defense Organization reminds us that every 47 seconds a child is abused or neglected. Every 29 seconds, a child is born into poverty. In Texas more than 100,000 youth ages 7-18 run away annually. Our community realizes crisis services are needed. Our supporters want to help children facing abuse or homelessness feel safe again; and we appreciate those acts of kindness.
Much was accomplished in 2024. We bought a new 12 passenger van. We added new dinning room tables and chairs. Volunteers helped refurbish our front yard and back yard play areas. We expanded our Art Gallery wall to display our youth’s creativity. We renovated our clothing shed with volunteers and donor support. We have been truly blessed to be able to keep our buildings looking warm and inviting for the children. Volunteers make such a difference in these many projects. God Bless you for your help each year!
As always I am looking for lots of elves to help shop, donate money or gift cards, or items to help make Christmas a magical memory that the youth can cherish. You can be a part of that dream. The children who live in our shelters range in age from 1 year through 17 years. The youth really enjoyed the outing gift cards (movies, golf, go-karts rides, trampoline center, restaurant cards, etc.) from last year!
Every year at Christmas we have youth who believe that said Santa would not find them at the shelter because Santa never found him/her before. We always reassure our children that we have a close friendship with Santa and he never misses our youth. It is awful to think that children and teens don’t believe in Santa because of family crisis and poverty. Some youth reluctantly make a list and when Santa does arrive the joy in their smiles makes all the difference! Believing in hope and that life can be better is the best gift of all! Your help makes this happen and we THANK YOU for your generous support!
I want all of our youth to experience the magic of the Christmas Spirit. They don’t understand the time and love put in to making Christmas special that I see each and every year. Seeing the compassion of our donors, volunteers, and staff help me see the true meaning of Christmas.
This year we have added some items the shelters could use to help provide better care for the children and teens. We appreciate your kindness and support. Please review our list below to determine how you can help.
Children’s Aid Society Christmas 2025 List
Toy Lists
- Bikes for older youth 16” to 27”
- Scooters (toddler to teens)
- Razor DXT Drift Trike Yellow, One Size (ages14+), Drift Trike for Kids Ages 5+ 16″ Front Wheel
- Super Hero Toys
- Sports balls: Basketball, Dodge Ball, Kick Ball, Foot Ball, Volleyball, Soccer
- Lego Sets- Super Heroes, Friends, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Minecraft, Animals, Dots, Flowers, Cars, Technic and Creator Sets, Speed Champions and Monster Jams (All ages levels)
- Barbie Dolls- all skin tones/genders (Dolls, Sets, Houses, Clothes & Accessories)
- Remote Control Toys (Cars, Trucks, Dinosaurs, Pets, Robots, and Drones)
- Baby Dolls- all skin tones/genders & Supplies
- Cocomelon, Magic Mixies, Octonauts, Akedo, Transformers, Mama Surprise Guinea Pig, Little Live Pets, Space Jams, Bakugan Battle Toys, Goo Jit Zu Trash Mobile, Bluey Set, LOL Surprise Dolls, Superhero and Star Wars Action Figures, Disney Action Figures, Shopkins, Dinosaurs, Polly Pockets, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Toys
- Board Games, Card Games, Dice Games (for all ages toddlers to teens)
- Sensory Toys: games, fidgets, gym activities, spinning chairs, magnetic blocks, sensory wall items.
- Kitchen Sets and Play Food
- Educational Toys, Dinosaur Toys, Building Sets, Science Kits, Model Cars, Building Kits
- Field Day Games, Group Games, Hula Hoops, Gym Toys
- Toniebox 2 Audio Player Disney and Disney Princess Bundle & Portable Radios for older kids
- Electronic Handheld Games for Older Kids/Teens
- Laptops, Gaming Stations (with controllers and games), Tablets, Ear Buds, Headphones, MP3 Players, Portable DVD Players, Radios
- Diaries, Activity Books, Journals, Velvet Color Posters, Color Books for Teens
- Art and Craft Kits (Painting, Drawing, Jewelry Making for older youth, Tie Dye Kits, Paint by Numbers, Diamond and Sticker Painting Sets), Canvases and Acrylic Paint, Paint Brush Sets, Artist Sets, Loom Kits, Dino Kits, Wooden Art, Sewing Kit, Friendship Bracelet Kit
- Squish Mallow, Plushies, Hatching Animals, Stuffed Animals, Pets Mini Sets, Paw Patrol Sets
Personal Care-
- Makeup Sets- all skin tones
- Axe Body Wash Sets for Boys
- Bath and Body Works Sets / Bath Sets for Girls
- Hair Accessories (Rubber Bands, Barrettes, Scrunches, Headbands, Bobby Pins, Hair Clip)
- Ethnic Hair Care, Shampoo and Conditioners- all Hair Types, Head Lice Treatment, Gel, Hair Spray, Mousse.
- Hairbrushes, Combs, Picks, Tangle Free Wet Brushes, Flat Irons, Curing Irons
- Acne Face Wash and Treatment
- Nail Care, Polish Set, Gel UV Dryer, Gel Polish, and Sticker Art
- Electric Toothbrushes
Gift Cards-
- For Crafting- Hobby Lobby, Mardell’s, Michaels, 5-Below, Target, Walmart, and Visa gift cards
- For Clothing– Walmart, Target, Kohl’s, Old Navy, TJ Maxx, ROSS, Shoe Carnival, Burlington, Academy, America Eagle, Aeropostale, Rue 21, Hot Topic.
- For Outings– Cinemark, Urban Air, AMC, Family Fun Zone, Bowling, Skating, Painting Party, Chuck E. Cheese, The Den, Maniac Mansion, Wichita Theatre, Texoma Fun House
- Restaurants and Treat Foods- Chick-fil-A, Whataburger, Taco Casa, McDonalds, Braums, Taco Bell, Sonic, Yogurt Journey, Crumble, Cheddars, Hunans, Mazzios, Chicken Express, Subway, Golden Chick, Starbucks, IHop, Jasons Deli, McAlisters, Texas Road House, El Mejicano, Southern Made Donuts, Baskin Robbins/Dunkin Donuts, Ronnies Burgers, Casa Manana, Rib Crib, Branding Iron, Dickies BBQ, Taki Ramen, Pho Viet, Hibiscus Cafe, Olive Garden, Johnny Carinos, Red Robbin, Grand Buffet, Walmart or United Gift Cards.
We also have an online Wish List if you like to shop online! Here is our Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/4NG4G9JU71IA?ref=cm_sw_sm_r_wl_mw_Nsp7fWluj5Vt0
Monetary gifts can be made in memory or honor of a loved one.
If you can find it in your heart to donate or help out at Christmas this year, please call me at 940-322-3141. For those that have helped in years past, I look forward to hearing from you again.
You can drop items off at: 1101 30th St., Wichita Falls, Texas 76302
