Question 1

When Does Enrollment Close?

Accepted Answer

Enrollment is open now, and closes on December 1st. Here are the links to apply. 
Toy Store – Apply Here 
Senior Assistance – Apply Here

Question 2

What Date & Time is the Event?

Accepted Answer

The Toy Store is open Friday, December 12th from 3 – 7pm, or Saturday, December 13th 10am – 12pm.

Senior may pick up items Friday, December 12th from 11am – 12pm.

Question 3

Who is Eligible?

Accepted Answer

1. Students in the Clio area who currently receive free or reduced lunch.

2. Seniors 60 years of age living in the Clio area who receive commodities and/or total yearlyhousehold income is $18,954    
    (household of 1), $25,636 (household of 2), or $32,318 (household of 3).

Question 4

What Do I Need to Apply?

Accepted Answer

1. Must submit application online through the website.

2. Must provide a form of identification such as a driver’s license or state ID with a photo, as well as proof of residency that matches the address on the ID.

3. All applicants must have proof of all members living in the household. Accepted items include birth certificate, social security card, school communication (note from school, report card, etc.) or other piece of identifying information.

4. Names and dates of birth for children in the household are required so that assistance with toys may be provided.

5. Proof of income – W-2 forms, payroll stubs, or proof of enrollment in any of the following government programs: WIC, TANF, SNAP, SSI, Medicaid, Section 8 Housing, or School Lunch Program.

Question 5

Can I Apply if I Am Receiving Other Assistance?

Accepted Answer

No, you are not eligible if you applied for other resources to assist with Christmas through another agency (Old Newsboys, Salvation Army,  Toys for Tots, etc.)

Question 6

What If I Do Not Qualify?

Accepted Answer

For assistance, please reach out to one of the following organizations:

Toys for Tots
(810) 715-4401
4425 S. Saginaw St., Flint
Services ages birth to 12

Salvation Army
(810) 232-2199
211 W. Kearsley St., Flint
Services ages birth to 14

Old Newsboys of Flint
(810) 744-1840
https://onbflint.info/ 
6255 Taylor Dr., Flint
Services ages birth to 18 (must still be in high school)

Question 7

Are the Gifts Wrapped?

Accepted Answer

There will be a wrapping station to allow you to wrap your own gifts. There will also be volunteers to help assist. Wrapping is free and part of the experience.

Question 8

How Does the Toy Store Work?

Accepted Answer

The Toy Store is  an event sponsored by members of our community who creating an affordable shopping experience for parents who otherwise may not have the ability to provide Christmas for their families. New toys & gift cards are collected at local area businesses, churches, schools, and organizations. This shopping experience allows parents to shop for their own children while maintaining their dignity, rather than just being handed a bag of toys that someone else picked out. This gives parents the  ability to personally pick out gifts for their families.

Question 9

What Ages are Supported for Toys?

Accepted Answer

We provide assistance for any child living in the home up to the age of 18, and enrolled in school.

Question 10

Is There a Toy List Available for Donations?

Accepted Answer

Here are a few ideas, but are not limited to:

NEUTRAL GIFT ITEMS
• Arts & Crafts
• Legos/Building Blocks
• Stuffed Animals
• Gift Cards  (with gift receipt)
• Sporting Equipment
• Nerf Guns
• Remote Control Cars
• Hand-held Electronics
• Bath Gift Sets
• Board Games
• Stem Items
• Outdoor Activites

FOR GIRLS
• Barbies
• LOL Dolls
• Dolls
• Make Up
• Hair Items
• Nail Accessories
• Jewelry Kits
• Dress Up

FOR BOYS
• Super Heros 
• Cars & Trucks
• Remote Control Cars
• Pokemon
• Minecraft

Please consider what might be an appropriate gift for your own child/relative up to $50.

Question 11

What Do We Buy for Teens?

Accepted Answer

We recommend the following items for this age  group, but are not limited to: gift cards (with gift receipt, sporting equipment/bags/balls; books, adult coloring books, sketch books, sharpies, markers, color pencils, charcoal or other art materials, backpacks, cosmetics, purses, watch/wallet gift sets, bath gift sets, board games, radio control cars/trucks, hand-held electronics, hoodies, t-shirts, skateboards/helmets, curling irons, hair straighteners, and hair dryers.

Question 12

What Toys/Gifts are not Accepted/Distributed?

Accepted Answer

We do not accept realistic weapons and gifts with food.  If donated, such items will NOT be distributed.

Question 13

I Signed Up but Haven't Heard Anything?

Accepted Answer

If you haven’t heard from us by December 1st, please reach out—your request may have been missed.

Email: humanservicesfund@gmail.com 
Call: (810) 701-6351

Question 14

Where Can I Drop off Items?

Accepted Answer

These locations are available (during regular business hours) now until December 1s for drop off.

• Community Church of God
• Vienna Family Dentistry
• New Covenant Church
• Community of Christ 
• Clio Area Fire Department     
• Bethany United Methodist Church
• Our Family Pharmacy
• Octane Beauty Studio
• Applebee’s
• Pine Run Church of Christ	
• Sather Chiropractic        		
• Clio Community Pharmacy	
• Remax Right Choice	
• Renees & Co. Styling Salon	
• Mason Group Real Estate

Question 15

How Can I Volunteer?

Accepted Answer

Visit the Volunteer section of this website  for more information on volunteer opportunities. To get involved please submit an application here: Volunteer Form

Question 16

How Can my Business Become a Drop Off Location?

Accepted Answer

To get involved please submit an application here: Sponsor Form

Question 17

How Can my Business Donate Financially?

Accepted Answer

You can support Christmas in Clio in several ways:

Online Giving
Directly to Christmas in Clio: Click Here

By Cash or Check
Please make checks payable to “Christmas in Clio”
Mail to:
Christmas in Clio
P.O. Box 266
Clio, MI 48420

Please also complete our  sponsorship form.  Thank you for helping spread hope and joy this Christmas!

Question 18

I’m a Drop Off Location & Need Items Picked Up?

Accepted Answer

Call 810-691-4801 to arrange to have items picked up from your location.

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