Our gift-giving program serves about 100 youth each year from low-income families from Black Diamond, Ravensdale, Cumberland and the Green River Gorge, children who would otherwise not have anything on Christmas morning, when many others are jumping up with joy.

Applications will be available at the Center for parents after Thanksgiving. Our distribution day for parents to come pick up items will be the week before Christmas, date to be announced. In addition to giving out items, we will have a variety of winter clothing, so parents can pick out needed items they don't have money for.

In order to properly serve children of all ages, including teenagers (up to age 17), we collect new unwrapped toys all year long. Around Thanksgiving we put out cards for each youth, noting items requested, along with the age and gender of that child. We also accept cash donations to buy gifts for those we do not receive items for. Other ways of giving include bringing in gift certificates from stores like Fred Meyer, Walmart, Kohl's, or Target. These are great for teenagers, who can be difficult to buy for!

Cards can be picked up at these local businesses: Baker Street Books, Columbia Bank, Black Diamond Pizza & Deli, Black Diamond Police Department, Black Diamond City Hall, Elephant Car Wash, Lake Sawyer Store, Lake Sawyer Community Club, The Loft Salon & Spa, the Draft Choice Sports Bar & Grill, and the Black Diamond Community Center.

If you would like to make a cash donation today, you may fill out the form below!