Charity Committee

The CG Charity committee is excited to announce we will once again be partnering with Drumm Farms for our December Charity event.

Here is what to expect:

• Gift Selection – we have been provided two links – One is a link the Adidas duffle bags – this is an item they would like to provide to each of the 31 Compass youth. The second link is a wish list created by the young adults within the program.
• Adidas Duffel Bag (Medium)
• //dreamlist.com/for/drummfarm
• Gift Drop off – Need to have these items to Drumm Farms by December 13th.
• We can have gifts delivered directly to them, we can deliver as a team, or we can schedule a pickup time with Drumm Farms
• The main office address is – 3210 S Lee’s Summit Road Unit 1, Independence, MO 64055 – Open Mon-Fri 8am -4pm.
• Purchas Gifts – We can do this individually or as a team – We have started a “money bucket” for this at the office should you prefer to just donate and not do any of the “shopping”

These gifts go directly to the young adults that are in the Drumm Farms program.

Please let me know of any questions you may have.

Thank you for your generosity and consideration to help provide gifts for these children.

‍

This holiday season, the CG Eden Prairie Office extension of the Charity Committee is excited to support the Christmas with Dignity event run by Hospitality House Youth Development. Christmas with Dignity allows disadvantaged families to purchase gifts for their family at 10% of the retail price. Donations allow items such as toys and clothing to be purchased and sold at the event.

The event takes place on December 13th. Shoppers must reside in specific North Suburban and north Minneapolis-area zip codes.

Donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the CG.  If you would like to participate, please make your check payable to “Hospitality House” with “CWD” in the memo line and placed in the box at reception. All donations will be grouped together and matched, so there is no need to fill out the CG match form.

Unwrapped gifts are also accepted. However, their value will not be matched. If you choose to partake in this way, please bring any gifts for donation to reception for collection by the Dec 9th.

Donation needs:

• Most needed gifts are the teen ones. Such as electronics of all types, fun alarm clocks, games, remote control vehicles, cameras, computer, iPod, PS2s, Xbox, hand-held games, Gameboy SP, GameCube or Nintendo games (less graphic violence), curling irons, flat irons, hair dryers, combs, brushes, nail care, grooming kits, toiletries, lotions, gift packs, jewelry, girl’s age appropriate cosmetics, fashion hair items, jewelry boxes and other holders, headbands, creative arts of all sorts: jewelry making, drawing, face painting, card making, scrapbooking.

• Clothes: hoodies, warm-up suits of cotton or nylon, ladies’ sleeveless shirts, tennis shoes sizes Men’s 10 through 15, socks, underwear, pajamas, wallets, purses.

• Most needed smaller items are non-violent toys, dolls, creative learning games and crafts plus practical baby care items.

Thank you for your support of this heartwarming event! Your gift is important!

Please make your contributions by December 9th.

The CG Charity Committee is excited to once again partner with the Monticello High School to provide gifts for students in need from our community. Similar initiatives are being coordinated across other CG locations.

Here’s what to expect:

Gift Selection: Available options will be shared around Thanksgiving.

Gift Drop-Off Deadline: Gifts will be due during the week of December 9th.

Wrapping Party: We’ll host a wrapping party to ensure the gifts are beautifully prepared for the students.

For those new to this initiative, the gifts range in price and include both practical items (like winter coats, hats, and shoes) and fun wish items. Participation is completely optional, but this program offers an easy and impactful way to give back during the holiday season.

These gifts directly support local students, providing them with essentials and a bit of holiday joy. It’s heartwarming to see the difference we make together each year, and we couldn’t do it without your support.

We’ll share a SignUpGenius link soon to help coordinate gift selections. We will have 30 wishes to grant this year!

‍