Students register their children on November 25 at the Richmond campus. They provide the ages of their children (up to 18), clothing sizes and wish lists. We hang an ornament on the tree representing the children and their wish list. The tree is always full and there are times we have to turn students away because there are not enough funds to buy gifts for everyone. College staff shop between December 9 - 13 using the donated funds. Students pick up the gifts on December 19, right before the campus' holiday break. The gifts are unwrapped but put in large bags for the parents/caregivers and wrapping paper is given as we have it available. If funds are available, we provide food-only gift cards so that a holiday meal can be enjoyed by the family.
The Ivy Tech Richmond employee family will make sure your gift will make an impact this holiday season.
We know that all gifts are important! When we combine our giving, at whatever level, we know that we can change lives.
This gift can provide items such as hats, scarves, and coats that many children do not have, or do not have in the proper sizes.
Your donation at this level will help ensure a child has an experience of joy as they open some items on their wish/needs list.
At this level, you can be a living Santa, providing joy to many in a family.
A gift at this level will help us provide gifts for some of our larger student families. The joy will be so immense!