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Services available to residents of Washington County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Washington County, that information is noted in the service. Holiday Adoption Programs Programs that provide 'Adopt-A-Family' services which match people who want to provide personalized holiday assistance (usually gifts or a food basket) with an older adult, individual with a disability, or low-income family who are unable to celebrate and enjoy the holiday without the sponsor's generosity. Holiday Gifts/Toys Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys, and other items to help low-income individuals and families, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. Anonymous Santa - Christmas with Dignity Address: Main Street United Methodist Church 6500 Main Street, North Branch, MN 55056 Phone: (651)983-0496 for questions only Serves: Residents of Chisago County and Forest Lake School District of Washington County (cities of Columbus, East Bethel, Forest Lake, Ham Lake, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Linwood Township, Marine, May Township, Scandia, Stacy - in Chisago County only, and Wyoming) Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 18. The child must be in high school if 18 years old. Registration: Applications are due Friday, December 5 - Intake: Visit website to apply at https://anonymoussantamn.com/apply. All information must be completed with current phone for a call back. All information must be completed for the application to be processed. If all information is not provided, the application may be delayed. Documents: Proof of residency at the time of distribution Distribution: Pick up dates will be held December 17-19. Dates and times for the pick up times will be provided to families Description: Offers parents and legal guardians who are unable to buy presents for their children and an opportunity to shop in a holiday store Community Thread - Holiday Hope - Adoption Programs for Families with Children to Receive Gifts Address: 2300 Orleans Street West, Stillwater, MN 55082 Phone: (651)439-7434 between 9 am - 3 pm Monday - Thursday; 9 am - 1 pm Friday Email: [email protected] Serves: Residents who live in the Stillwater Area School District. Families can view the online map to see if they are eligible at https://www.stillwaterschools.org/our-district/district-map Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 12 years and experiencing a financial hardship - Registration: Visit website to complete online registration form at https://form.jotform.com/252514631547153. Call or email for questions regarding registration, volunteer opportunities, or sponsoring for the holiday program. Documents: Driver's license, picture ID, passport for each adult member of the household, including children under 12 years old. Accepted forms of ID for children include birth certificate, school ID, or current health insurance card. Provide a piece of mail with proof of current address such as utility bill, paycheck stub, or bank account statement listing current address and name of person registering. Must be dated within the last 60 days. Distribution: Dates for pickup will be provided once approved after registration Description: Connects people in need to those willing to provide support during the holidays. Low-income families with children are matched with sponsors who provide gifts, gift cards to purchase gifts, and grocery gift cards based on the household size. CLOSED Redeemed Life Ministries International - Address: 7901 Red Oak Drive, Mounds View, Minnesota 55112 - Phone: (763)784-5433 - Email: [email protected] - Website: https://www.facebook.com/redeemedlifechurchtv/ - Serves: Residents of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties - Eligibility: Children ages birth - 14 - Registration: Now - Saturday, November 15th or until 300 children have been registered. Completing the registration form does not guarantee toys. Individuals who register will be notified on or before December 15th if they are approved. - Intake: Complete online registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjO_9ZxAhwyqKnObsSPWs2In4i9UGH6u3gDKBaT5QPROBA/viewform?fbzx=6584876489828486887 - Documents: None - Fees: None - Distribution: Date and time to be determined Description: Holiday toys for tots program that provides toys for children CLOSED The Toy Shelf, Inc. - Address: 2266 2nd St North, North Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Serves: Residents of Ramsey and Washington Counties with zip codes of 55109, 55119, or 55128 - Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 16 years - Intake: Walk in; no registration or appointment needed - Documents: Photo ID; proof of address - Distribution: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Tuesday - Thursday beginning Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 - Thursday, December 18th, 2025 - Accepts donations of bikes, stuffed animals, guns, slides, sandboxes, or other large outdoor items; 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Tuesday - Thursday; or contact to arrange a pickup - Description: A community-driven donation program that provides free toys, games, and books to children in need

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