Thank you for your interest in our Holiday Giving Program!
Your generosity makes the season brighter and the future more hopeful for victims of abuse when they are facing the most dangerous and challenging times in their lives. We are incredibly grateful for your support this holiday season.
Ways to give:
- 🎁 Adopt-A-Family: Contact our team at thehopeshoppe@safefuturesct.org to get paired with a family in need and donate gifts from their personal Wish List.
- 🌟 Online Wish Lists: Purchase gift items from our Holiday Wish List on Amazon and your choice of gift items will be delivered directly to Safe Futures.
- 🛍️ Gift Cards: One of the greatest gifts we can give our clients is empowering them to do their own holiday shopping for their families. Gift cards in smaller denominations from $20 – $50 are appreciated. Suggested stores: Walmart, Target, Kohl’s, Shop Rite, Stop & Shop, Dunkin’ Donuts, VISA, or Mastercard.
Suggested Gift Items:
Adults
- Pajamas & winter clothing (Women’s sizes: small-2 XL)
- Winter gloves, scarves, and hats
- Blankets (twin or queen) or cozy throws
- Self-care items (lotion, body spray, body wash, face wash, etc.)
- Wallet, cross body bag
- Bath towel sets, robes, washcloths
- Adult coloring books & colored pencils (for relaxation)
- Small coffee maker, toaster, blender, or other kitchen essentials
- Holiday candy, snacks, hot chocolate, tea, coffee, etc.
Ideas for Children
- Winter clothing, pajamas, hats, gloves, and scarves
- Dolls of all ethnicities, action figures, playsets
- Lego sets, building blocks, toy cars and trucks
- Coloring books, sticker books, art supplies, crayons
- Learning toys for babies, board games, puzzles
- Infant toys, musical toys, plush toys
Ideas for Teens & Tweens
- Gift cards to Target, Walmart, Old Navy, TJ Maxx, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Sephora, Ulta, Michaels Craft Store, Best Buy
- Nail polish & manicure sets, make up sets
- Personal care items (male & female) – body wash, body spray, deodorant, lotion
- Sports equipment, basketballs, footballs, skateboards
- Small electronics, handheld video games, headphones, ear buds
- Craft sets, science sets, art supplies, stationary, notebooks & gel pens
Giving Guidelines:
We ask that all gifts are new and unwrapped. We can’t accept toys or games with violent themes.
Drop-Off Times & Deadline:
Please bring your donations to The Hope Shoppe at 16 Jay Street in New London, CT by Wednesday, December 17th, 2025.
Drop-off hours are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-2pm. Beginning December 1st, drop-off hours will be Monday – Friday from 10am-5pm.
Questions? Please contact us at thehopeshoppe@safefuturesct.org.