“If you help the poor, you are lending to the LORD—and He will repay you! Proverbs 19:17

Christmas Blessing Bags For Rome Kids

Each year we give as many gift bags as we can to the needy elementary children in the Rome school district.
If you could only hear the different stories about the needs of different children… it’s hard to believe, but in
some cases this gift could be the only gift they receive. This year our goal is to help 500 children have a Christmas.
If we all do a little, many children will be blessed!

You can help in four different ways:

1. Fill a bag – (the size of a shoebox) with small gifts.
Choose girl or boy, and grade level K – 3rd or 4th – 6th. The bag should marked boy or girl & grade level.

2. Donate money
Don’t like to shop? We have people who would be happy to shop for you! We will use the entire amount you
donate towards the gift bags.

3. Donate bottles & cans
We will take back your returnables and use the proceeds to fill gift bags.

4. Donate time
It takes time to sort, fill, and pack this many gift bags, and we would love to have you help! 315-339-0242
The gifts bags are Due by Dec 18th, so they can be sent home with children before Christmas vacation.

Drop off Location: LIFE CHURCH – 1110 Black River Blvd Rome, NY

Times:
Sundays: 9:30am – 12 noon
Wednesdays: 6:30pm – 8:30pm

If you would like to give towards the gift bags, you can give your tax deductible donation by CLICKING HERE

Choose the “Rome Christmas Kids” option. All donations will go towards the gift bags!

Some Ideas for Items to Include in Your Gift bag:
Hats
Gloves
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Small toys
Small stuffed animals
Candy
Gum
Stickers
Hair stuff (brush, hair ties, barrettes)
Crayons
Markers
Small notebooks/coloring books
Playdough
Bubbles
School supplies
Pencils/pens/pencil sharpeners
Comb/brush
Small ball (bouncy ball)
Puzzles
Anything a school age child would like, that will fit in a space the size of a shoebox.