Hundreds of needy people in the Twin Cities will miss out on Christmas unless you and I act immediately.

That’s the reason we started the CHRISTMAS CONNECTION. Now we’re praying you’ll join us to create a joyous holiday season for families who are associated with the many Union Gospel Mission programs.

What gifts are most suitable? Here are a few ideas:

GIFTS FOR MEN

• $5 or $10 gift cards to Subway, Super America, Wendy’s or McDonald’s
• $5 or $10 Metro Transit bus passes
• $10 or $20 gift cards to Walmart or Target

GIFTS FOR WOMEN

• Purses
• Nail polish, makeup, jewelry, decorative scarf
• Bibles or devotional books
• Leather gloves
• Craft supplies (ie: yarn, knitting needles, etc.)
• $10 or $20 gift cards to Walmart or Target

GIFTS FOR CHILDREN

• Toys (approx. value: $25)
  1. Action figures
  2. Cars and trucks
  3. Legos or Duplo blocks
  4. Craft items
  5. Board games
  6. Baby and toddler toys
  7. Learning games
  8. Family/kid movies
  9. Books
• $10 or $20 gift cards to Walmart or Target

If you’d like to help, please bring your new, unwrapped items to either:

UNION GOSPEL MISSION MEN’S CAMPUS
435 University Ave. East
St. Paul, MN 55130
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Or

NAOMI FAMILY RESIDENCE
77 East 9th St.
St. Paul, MN 55101
Attn: Accounting Department

The deadline for dropping off presents is Friday, December 11.

Thank you for giving!