By Lisa Marshall | Communications Manager
Winter is always one of the most inspiring times of year at Raphael House. In December we hold our annual Holiday Gift Drive, where local individuals and businesses drop off thousands of toys, clothing and gifts, volunteer groups sort them into categories like "Gifts for Mom," "Blankets" and "Winter Clothing" and then all the families we've served in the last year are invited to come and pick out gifts.
The shelter gets decked out in all kinds of holiday gear and our staff entertains the kids while moms pick out and wrap gifts. Every year the generosity of the donations is stunning - this year one local store donated more than 1,000 sets of new kids pajamas! We had hundreds and hundreds of brand new toys and books. And residents at local retirement homes donated dozens of handknit scarves and hats for moms and kids.
It's the generosity of donors like you who make this kind of inspiring program possible. You keep our doors open and our shelter staffed. You give us the time and energy to recruit enough donations to make sure that every family has a warm and happy holiday season. You make it all possible. We really can't thank you enough.
Warm wishes for a happy and safe 2012 from all of us at Raphael House of Portland.
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