St Ignatius College Preparatory

Annual  Christmas Drive

          

“It’s important to be able to reach out and help those who need some holiday spirit. It definitely humbled me and made me aware of how lucky I am to have so much. It was a great experience.”

“I learned a lot about those less fortunate in our community. I decided to participate in the Christmas drive for community service hours, but after the experience it became much more. I was able to meet so many kind people who were very thankful for our help. I will definitely participate in the future...”

The Food and Toy Drive is a 30 -year tradition of holiday sharing with families in need.The SI community collects non-perishable food, new toys, and money to help 300 families celebrate Christmas. All is distributed through a partnership with St. Dominic Parish and Rose Court Affordable Housing.

 

Christmas Drive 2009

November 30-December 14 with the Christmas Store on Saturday, December 19

  • Friday, November 20 1:30-3:30: Box Making Party hosted by CSF. Box Delivery to classrooms.
  • SI Big Give DAY MONDAY, December 7
      • Food Boxes: Finished by 3pm = free dress 12/11
      • 2nd Period Collection: Average of $10 per person on that day—get donut party on 12/11
  • Friday, December 4: Christmas Dance
  • Sunday, December 6: Gift purchasing
  • Tuesday-Thursday December 15-17: Food Box Finalizing
  • Friday, December 18: Christmas Store Set up
  • Saturday, December 19: Christmas Store

How can you Participate?

Donate $$$$$ for Gifts

are collected at SI to purchase toys to stock our Christmas Store.Each year we want to raise $5 per student or approximately $7000 for our Store.

You can even pay by FREEDOM PAY-AT LUNCH IN THE STUDENT CENTER!

Fill Your Classroom Food Boxes 

are prepared through second period classes, and all students are encouraged to participate by bringing an item or two. 

Individual teachers or families have also sponsored a family by providing a box.

GO TO THE CHRISTMAS DANCE!

All proceeds from the Christmas Dance benefit the Food and Gift Drive, making a direct connection between our own celebration and serving others. 

Volunteer at the Family Store

On Saturday, December 20th we will host the Family Store. Community parents are invited to shop for a gift for each of their children at the store which is housed at St. Dominic's.  Parents are accompanied by SI students and then, if needed, driven home by Father's Club volunteers.

For information on the type of gifts we need donated, please click here.

FATHER'S CLUB DRIVERS (Click here)

Each participating family is a client of either St Dominic's Social Services or Rose Court Affordable Housing. Each family receives a box containing the makings of a holiday feast as well as some pantry staples, fresh produce, and a gift certificate for a turkey.


 

 

  PAST Christmas Drives! (click here)