Holiday Hope – Community Thread
Holiday Hope and Hometown for the Holidays – Stillwater are partnering up this year to bring the Stillwater area community hope and celebration like never before!
This year marks the 55th anniversary of Community Thread’s Holiday Hope program, which has provided support to financially struggling individuals and families in central Washington County since 1970. Last year, the program supported nearly 900 households, benefiting 3,013 individuals, including 1,723 children. We are grateful to all of the donors, sponsors, and volunteers for helping brighten the holiday season!
Ready to get involved? Explore donation and volunteer opportunities below!
Looking to donate?
Community Thread is seeking donated, new toys for children ages birth through Grade 12. Beyond toys, individually chosen items may include age-appropriate books (picture and chapter), arts and crafts kits, science kits, fleece blankets, Lego sets, and sports equipment. Gift cards ranging from $10-$25 may also be donated. Mittens, gloves, and hats are accepted. Please refrain from donating clothing. Check out this year’s official Wish List below!
Grocery gift card donations are accepted and will be distributed to Thrive participants who receive free or reduced priced memberships.
Gift Donations Timeline:
- NOW: Donations Accepted
- DECEMBER 2: Gift Room Opens
- DECEMBER 12: Last Day to Donate Gifts
For the latest Holiday Hope article in the Thread, click here.
Local Collection Sites
- Anne Andersen
- Ascension Episcopal Church
- Bayport Library
- Bethlehem Lutheran
- Brick + Linen
- Bridgewater Bank
- Candyland
- Christ Lutheran Church
- Community Thread (Bayport)
- Community Thread (Stillwater)
- Cornerstone Automotive
- Courage Kenny
- CrossWinds Community Church
- Darn Knit
- Enchante
- Eric Hanson Wealth Advisor North Star Advisor Group
- First Presbyterian Church
- Fundamental Wealth Designs
- Gold & Eight
- Greatons Jewelry
- Lake Elmo Bank (39th St., Inwood Ave. N., Greeley St. S.)
- LoLo – Stillwater
- Lolito Cantina
- Lowell Inn
- Mad Capper
- Marine General Store
- Midwest Witchery
- Mint in the Box Toys
- Pinch & Rub
- Pole Barn Studio
- Riverbank Gifts
- Saint Ambrose Catholic Church
- Security State Bank of Marine
- St. Croix Ballet
- St. Croix Boat & Packet
- St. Croix United Church
- St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
- Stillwater Olive Oil
- Stillwater Proper
- Stokes Jewelry
- Swannies
- TOXYFREE
- Tremblays Sweet Shop – Stillwater
- What Not Boutique – Stillwater
- Woodbury Lions
Holiday Resources
We apologize if Holiday Hope isn’t able to serve your family due to age or geographic eligibility. Please know you’re not alone; many wonderful programs across the metro are here to help. We’ve created a helpful resource list to guide you to support that may be a great fit for your family.
Happy Holidays from Community Thread!