b'Philadelphias Whosoever Gospelenthusiastic set of supporters whoOne of our staff, who Mission starts promoting the Christ- contribute new toys and clothing (val- had a young family, mas Toy Giveaway in Octoberandued between $15 and $50 per item) churches are eager to help. and wrapping supplies, as well as cashpointed out how Churches call to let me knowto purchase additional store items.painful it was for him theyre collecting and to arrange toThe mission provides a list of gift either have us pick up, or they dropideas for its Christmas Store.to see his kids receive off, Heather said. Greater Cincinnati is a commu-The Denver Rescue Mission staffnity of caring, generous people,gifts from others that also reaches out to supporters inAngela said. Almost inevitably,he couldnt affordthe fall. Many who compile House- when folks hear about what were warming Boxesfrom corporate todoing, they want to help.to provide for them. church groupsenjoy repeatTo fund the store, Angela said, the involvement each December. missions development departmentThrough his pain,It is all funded by donors directlyadvertises for donations and volun- the Christmas Store bringing the tubs filled with eitherteers on the ministrys website, household or hygiene items, Alexxaand staff members email previouswas born.said. We do not accept financialdonors. The mission has received a contributions for this program. Wefew grants to cover the cost of itemsAngela Allenencourage groups to include giftsuch as shelving. Plus, the shopper cards with their boxes.fees support the effort.City Gospel Mission has a similarlyAdditionally, local churches help \x02 Photo courtesy of Whosoever Gospel MissionNOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2022 WWW.CITYGATENETWORK.ORG 29'