Judson Center Holiday Wish
Judson Center’s Holiday Wish program fulfills wishes of children, families, and adults that we proudly serve in our adoption, foster care, family preservation, behavioral health, autism, and disabilities programs.
There are many ways to support the Holiday Wish this season!
You can shop for individuals, families, host a drive, make a monetary donation, or shop from our wish list. All details are below on how to get involved!
If you’re interested in sponsoring an individual, family or hosting a drive, this holiday season, please reach out to Mollie Brandell or Peggy Kerr using the contact details below:
Mollie Brandell
Mollie_Brandell@judsoncenter.org
248-837-2019
Peggy Kerr
Peggy_Kerr@judsoncenter.org
248-837-2030
Who can I sponsor?
You can choose to sponsor one, or more individuals across our programs, whether it’s a child, a family, or an adult with a disability in our vocational program. We provide 2 wishes per person for individuals. Our Adults with disabilities love gift cards, and we are always looking for more donors who are willing to purchase for this program.
Suggested price range for each sponsorship option. Amounts may vary.
- One Child/Teen: approximately $50-$75
- Adult with a disability: $25 – $50
- Small Family 2-4: $500 -$700
- Medium Family 5-11: $800- $1500
- Large Family: 8-13: $2,000
Please contact us with any questions!
I want to host a drive. How do I know what you need?
Hosting a drive is a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday spirit! Invite your organization, workplace, school, church, or even a group of friends to join together and host a drive for Judson Center this season. Before deciding what type of drive to do, please contact Mollie or Peggy to see what the most urgent need is.
Examples of drives:
- Gifts: toys, games, activities, items for teenagers, etc.
- Winte Gear: coats, boots, gloves, and scarfs.
- Household Items: bedding, towels, pots and pans, cleaning supplies, kitchenware, etc.
- Gift Cards: Amazon, Target, Meijer, Walmart, gas cards, etc.
- Hygiene Items: diapers & wipes, haircare, skincare, toothcare, etc.
- Clothing: current trending clothing, shoes, accessories of all ages.
- Sock drive
- Pajama drive
- Stocking Stuffers
- Makeup drive
- You can opt to combine drives, based on need.
- Canned food/non-perishable food drive
Prefer to shop online and have your items delivered to Support the Wish Room and Pantry?
Browse our Amazon Wish List!
https://bit.ly/holidaywishlist2025
Prefer to make a monetary donation?
FAQ’s About Holiday Wish
Q: Can I sponsor both a family and an individual? ExpandYes! You can sponsor as many children, adults, or families as you’d like.
Q: What do I do once I’m done shopping? ExpandA: Check your wish list email for instructions to schedule a drop-off appointment.
Q: How should I wrap the gifts? ExpandA: Use gift bags only with light tissue (no wrapping paper please!) and label each bag with your sponsored person’s name clearly. Wrapping instructions will also be in your wish list email.
Q: Can I sponsor an individual and also host a drive? ExpandA: Yes! You are welcome to do both and make an even greater impact this holiday season.
Q: Can I go over the recommended price limit while gift shopping? ExpandA: Yes! You’re welcome to spend more or even sponsor an additional child if you’d like.
Q: Can I sign up to sponsor more people after I’ve already signed up? ExpandA: Yes! We are always happy to provide another wish list if you decide you’d like to shop for more children.
Q: Do you accept new items? ExpandA: We only accept new items for our clients. We want them to have news and clean items, something to call their very own.
Q: Should I include receipts and gift receipts? ExpandA: It is very helpful to include receipts. If you are shopping for a family, please put them in one envelope, and we can collect from you the day of drop off.
Q: Can I or my group/business volunteer during the holidays to help with set-up, work in the wish room to help workers shop for their clients, and help with drop-offs? ExpandA: Yes! We would love your help. Please reach out to Mollie to see what dates and times work for you. 248-837-2019 Mollie_Brandell@judsoncenter.org