It’s that time of year again… we need your help!
As we approach the holidays, Safe Futures will be hosting our Holiday Giving Program to collect gift items for the hundreds of victims of abuse in our programs. Your generosity makes the season brighter and the future more hopeful for individuals and families who are facing the most challenging times of their lives.
Ways to give:
1. 🎁 Adopt-A-Family: Get paired with a family or individual in need and donate gifts from their Wish List by emailing thehopeshoppe@safefuturesct.org.
2. 🛍️ Gift Cards: Gift cards of $25 or more are appreciated! Suggested stores: Walmart, Stop & Shop, Target, Marshalls, TJMaxx, Kohl’s, Shop Rite, Aldi, Dunkin’, McDonalds, Starbucks, VISA, or Mastercard.
3. 🌟 Online Wish List: You can also purchase gifts directly from our Amazon Wish List and the gift items will be delivered directly to Safe Futures!
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 gift donations to The Hope Shoppe at 16 Jay Street in New London by Friday, December 18th, 2026.
Drop-off hours are on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10am-2pm. Beginning December 1st, drop-off hours will be Monday – Friday from 10am-5pm.
Questions? Contact us at thehopeshoppe@safefuturesct.org
(860) 447-0366 ext. 221