Holiday Gifts for Beacon House

For more than 25 years, RRUUC's congregation has generously sent holiday presents to the children of Beacon House, an after-school tutoring and sports program in Northeast DC’s Edgewood Community, launched more than 30 years ago - and one of RRUUC’s most successful outreach programs.

Once again, we hope to fill Santa’s sleigh with gifts for children whose holidays may be a bit less bright than our own.
How can I bring in gifts?

There is a box (labeled Beacon House) inside the lobby of RRUUC where you can drop your gifts. A smaller box for gift cards is on the table next to it. You are welcome to drop off gifts Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm, or on Sundays before or after service. The last opportunity to drop off gifts is before the service on Sun., Dec. 11.
What should I get?

Beacon House children range from 6 to 15 years old.

Some suggestions for UNWRAPPED gifts for the kids are:
  • Remote control cars
  • Baby Alive dolls (black)
  • Dirt bikes
  • Hoverboards or skateboards
  • Pokémon cards
  • Stuffed animals (Squishmallows are a popular brand)
  • Gift cards
  • Recommended gift cards are Visa, Target, or Walmart
  • Teens welcome the ability to grab lunch or dinner on their own or with a friend from Chipotle, McDonalds, or Popeyes
  • Families also want Giant or Safeway gift cards

Always appreciated are NEW clothes:
  • Undershirts
  • Socks
  • Long sleeve sweatshirts
  • Sweatsuits
  • Jeans
  • Sleep wear
  • Winter coats
  • Hats/scarves/gloves
  • Sneakers

for:
  • Girls, ages: 4-5, 6-7, 8-10 (lots!), 11-13
  • Boys, ages: 4–5, 6-7, 8-10 (lots!), 11-13
  • Female & male teens
  • Female & male seniors/family
Thank you for your giving spirit!
River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation
6301 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20817 | 301-229-0400