Gift of Giving

# 🌟 The Gift of Giving – All Are Welcome 🌟

*"All are welcome, no requirements, no judgments."*

What began as a simple holiday gift drive during the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into a powerful, year-round movement of neighbors helping neighbors. The **Gift of Giving** (formerly *Spirit of Giving*) started by making sure children in Clarion, Dows, and Goldfield had coats, gloves, toys, and holiday cheer. But when the holidays ended, one thing became clear: **the needs didn’t stop—and neither did we.**

✨ **Today, Gift of Giving is so much more than a holiday program.**Together, we:

* 🛋️ Rehome furniture in great condition—couches, tables, chairs, dressers—with families in need.* 🛏️ Provide brand-new beds for children who would otherwise be sleeping on the floor.* 👕 Distribute clothing through our mobile trailer and Main Street presence at Wright Community Connections.* 🥗 Fight food insecurity by partnering with local pantries and providing emergency support.Growing Hydroponic produce year round.* 🏠 Stand beside families facing housing, rental, and utility crises.* 🌎 Supporting families with resources, advocacy, and connection.* 🎶🎨 Offering music, art, wellness, and community learning opportunities.

🌱 **And now we’ve grown into a Main Street collaborative hub.**At **Wright Community Connections, 215 North Main, Clarion, IA**, we’re building a space where local nonprofits, entrepreneurs, volunteers, and families come together. This is more than a building—it’s a **center for growth, collaboration, and opportunity** in Wright County.

💙 **Your support makes it possible.** Every coat, couch, dollar, and volunteer hour helps us lift up families, meet urgent needs, and strengthen our shared community.

🙌 **Ways YOU can give:**

* Donate quality clothing, furniture, or household goods* Volunteer your **time and talents**—teaching a skill, mentoring, organizing, or lending a hand at events* Support with a one-time or monthly gift to keep local families safe, warm, and connected

📲 To learn more or get involved, reach out:Erica – 515-293-2911 | [elindaman1@gmail.com](mailto:elindaman1@gmail.com)Kathy – 515-571-2526 | [kdmay7@gmail.com](mailto:kdmay7@gmail.com)

🌟 **The Gift of Giving is a community, not just a cause.** Together, we prove that kindness multiplies, collaboration matters, and everyone has something to share.