Christmas Store

Sharing the love of Christ with those in need, The Christmas Store is created by a partnership between City Gospel Mission, CityCURE, and over 100 Greater Cincinnati churches that provide Christmas blessings to nearly 400 urban families and over 1,100 children each December.

At The Christmas Store, parents unable to afford Christmas gifts shop for presents for their children with dignity, and at a price they can afford. The holiday setting, personal shoppers, and free gift-wrapping give parents the opportunity to enjoy the experience as well as the satisfaction of providing for their families.

When parents come to shop at their designated time, they may select one new toy item and one new clothing item for each child. The shoppers also receive groceries for a delicious Christmas dinner.

Ways to Help

Volunteer: We need volunteers willing to transport & sort donations, stock shelves, decorate the store, wrap presents, bake cookies, escort shoppers, stock display tables, greet shoppers, and more. Contact Loretta Stuckey to volunteer at 648-0119.

Donate items: We need donations of new toys and new upper-body clothing. To donate to the Store contact Genny Wittenbach at 932-2964. For ideas about age appropriate gifts or clothing sizes please click here for a Shopping Guide.

Financial Help: If you would like to make a monetary donation which will be used to purchase food, toys, or clothing for the Store, please send a check payable to CityCURE to: The Christmas Store, Attn: Angela Allen, 1947 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219.

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