2017 International Rescue Committee Holiday Party


2017 International Rescue Committee Holiday Party

Each year the IRC in Boise holds a Holiday party for newly arrived refugee families, with gifts donated by businesses and individuals in the Treasure Valley. Gifts for refugee families are items above and beyond what the families or the IRC can afford, and will help bring joy during the holiday season.
 An Amazon wish list is available online at: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/19PT181QR1UQD, but please don’t feel the need to limit your gifts to items founds on the wish list.
 All gifts need to be received by Monday December 11th and can be dropped off between the hours of 9 am to 4:30 pm, Mon – Fri, at the IRC Boise’s offices – 7287 W Franklin Rd. Items should be new, please don’t wrap anything up, and please do note on your gift(s) that they are for the holiday party. Ideas for Families and Adults:
-$25 & $50 gifts cards to Walmart, Fred Meyer, Winco, Target, Payless Shoes, and VISA cash cards
-Oversized canvas laundry bags to haul gifts
-Large 8 qt. stock pots (NO crock pots, electrical appliances can be tricky)
-Towel sets (both bath & kitchen towels)
-Full size, washable blankets
-Fleece throw blankets
-Socks (both sexes, kids and adults)
-Gloves, scarves and hats
-Box fans
-Women’s tights
-Men’s long sleeve t-shirts
-Umbrellas
Ideas for Children, by Age Group (suggested price cap of $35 per item):

Ages 2 years & under
-(Dolls, push toys, books, rattles)
Ages 3-5 years old
-(Hot Wheels, dolls, Legos, books)
Ages 6-10 years old -(Legos, games, dolls, books)
Ages 11 -15 years
(Electronics, jewelry making kits, books, board games)
Ages 16-18 years
($25 or $50 gift cards)
Ages 19-25 years
($25 or $50 gift cards)
 Thank you for your donation!
For more information contact:
Parker Sheehan (208) 869-8669
parkersheehan@gmail.com

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