Holiday Needs
Adopt-a-Friend: Share Christmas Joy
Help our guests feel loved and remembered this Christmas! Through Gateway Mission’s Adopt-a-Friend program, you can provide gifts for guests to open on Christmas morning.
This year, we’re making it easier to give in a way that fits your budget and schedule. Instead of shopping for one guest’s full gift list, you can sign up to provide specific items. Whether you give one throw blanket, ten lip balms, or several journals, your generosity helps make Christmas special for our guests.
How to Participate:
1. Sign up for the items and quantities you would like to give. Choose what works best for your budget and schedule.
2. Shop for your gifts. Buying several of one item is welcome and can make shopping easier during a busy season!
3. Return your gifts unwrapped by December 7. Our team will sort, wrap, and combine the donated items so each guest receives a complete gift set.
Want to add a personal touch? Include a Christmas card with a note of encouragement. A Bible verse, prayer, or kind message can help remind a guest that someone cares.
This Year’s Gift Lists
For Women:
- Lip balm
- Travel coffee mug
- Journal and Pen
- Throw blanket
For Men:
- Lip balm
- Travel coffee mug
- Journal and Pen
- Waterproof gloves
To help every guest feel equally loved and valued, please choose gifts from these lists.
Gift Drop-Off
Please return your unwrapped gifts by December 7 to Gateway Mission’s Administration Office: 661 E. 24th St., Suite 300, Holland, MI
Drop-off hours: Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
If you’re unable to drop off your gifts during these hours, please email info@hopefoundhere.org to discuss other options.
Thank you for sharing the hope and joy of Christmas with our guests!
Provide a Financial Gift
Unable to go Christmas shopping but want to provide a gift? Make a financial gift and we will do the shopping for you! Thank you!
Holiday Drive
Interested in hosting an item drive to support the guests at Gateway Mission? See the list below of items needed!
- Women and Children's Center: Deodorant, Underwear (Adult size 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10), Weekly Planners, Feminine notebooks and pens, Hairbrushes, Bath towels, Hand towels, Adult pajamas (tops and bottoms - all sizes S-5X), 2t-5t Pull-ups, Diapers (size 3 and 6), Adult sweatshirts (All sizes, especially XL-4X), Women’s Devotional Books, Individual hand soap with pump, Stocking stuffers for kids 0-18, 50 stockings, Outside winter/snow toys, Kids snacks, Baby wipes
- Men's Center: White T-shirts (L - 3x), Underwear (L - 3X) , Sweatshirts, Coats, Shavers, Shaving cream, Deodorants, Q-Tips, Combs, Brushes
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