Metropolitan’s Holiday Gift Program is a wonderful way for you to experience the joy of the season and share that joy with others. Your donation of gift cards, toys/items and cash donations make it possible for families to purchase the gift their child or senior family member needs and wants most. Families served through this program receive services at one of our seven community centers in the city and suburbs.

1) Be a Holiday Partner (contribute gift cards or make a donation)
Your contribution of gift cards (at a minimum of $25) to grocery stores and/or “big box” stores makes it possible for Metropolitan’s families who cannot afford to purchase gifts or provide special holiday meals to create a holiday celebration that is uniquely their own.   Gift cards allow the recipient to shop for that “special” toy or item of clothing as well as to purchase food for a special holiday meal.

      Click here to make a gift online.

      Mail, ship or drop off your gift cards to:
      Attn: Holiday Gift Program
      Metropolitan Family Services
      One North Dearborn, Suite 1000
      Chicago, IL 60602

      


2) Organize a gift/toy drive
Spread the holiday spirit to your co-workers, neighbors and friends by organizing a gift/toy drive for Metropolitan’s kids and families in need.  Only NEW items will be accepted. For further information or a list of recommended items, call the Holiday Gift Program hotline at (312)986-4140 or email Gussie Lenehan, HGP coordinator, at lenehana@metrofamily.org.


      


3) Sponsor a family
Provide a family with gift card(s) or special items for their children or for a senior, plus help with a holiday meal. We request gift cards at a minimum of $25 per child or senior and a $50 gift card per family to a grocery or “big box” store where groceries are sold. To learn more, call the Holiday Gift Program hotline at (312)986-4140 or email Gussie Lenehan, HGP coordinator, at lenehana@metrofamily.org.