Blaine & Birch Bay’s

Holiday Gift Assistance Program

The Community Toy Store is a holiday gift assistance program that seeks to provide a hand up instead of a handout for families facing difficult financial circumstances.  This model fully involves the parents, giving them the joy and dignity of personally providing gifts for their own children, as well as being contributors to their community.  The program has been operating successfully in Bellingham for over ten years.  The Blaine and Birch Bay program began in 2018.  It is sponsored by The Community Assistance Program with support from many churches, businesses, organizations, and individuals in our community.

How Does the Community Toy Store Work?

Brand new, unwrapped toys are donated by community members and prices are marked down about 75%.  Gift cards to a variety of stores will be available for children between the ages of 11 and 18.  Gifts are arranged in a store-like setting where parents can shop on a cash-only basis, choosing several gifts per child.  Voucher assistance is available for families needing extra help. Proceeds from toy sales will be distributed to non-profits that serve families in our own community.

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