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Thanks to many churches and groups within those churches, over 1700 children who attended Sidewalk Sunday School last Christmas received filled gift bags.  The small toddlers received stuffed animals instead of bags.  The project  would not be successful without everyone’s help. Many thanks from the Sidewalk staff and volunteers to all who participated.
Our 2011 goal is to once again provide at least 1700 filled bags….
……  plus about 150 medium size stuffed animals for the young toddlers who don’t receive bags.  Note: the Beany Baby size stuffed animal is too small for the toddlers.  That size is fine to include in a bag.
Over the years we have formed some guidelines that help to prevent children from being disappointed and to assist the volunteers who must process over 1,700 gift bags each year .
 
 
1.  Use the proper size bag. Use bags no larger than 10 x 13 and no smaller than 8 by 10.  If all bags are similar in size, one child won’t look singled out if he or she receives an extra large bag or an extra small one.
Appropriate size Too small Notice the ruler in each picture .
Imagine getting the bag on the left when all the other children are getting ones like the one on the right.
2.  Use purchased gift bags that are already decorated for Christmas or bags that are plain red or green.  Please do not use bags that are meant for other holidays, birthdays or decorated by hand.
3.  Use a gift tag that is  tied  on the bag.  Please no tape, staples or pinned on tags, and no writing on the bag.  Taped tags often come off.  Staples and pins hurt.  Volunteers are looking for tags when the bags are processed and handed out – not writing on the bag. Some times if we have too many bags in one category we have to look at the contents and decide if the bag would work for an older or younger child – thus we’d rather replace the tag than scratch out the original age written on the bag.  Bags without tags also means the volunteers have to take time to inspect the contents, and then make out a  new tag.
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4.  Make sure the contents of the bag match the age and gender on the tag.  Unfortunately we have found items in bags that are not appropriate for the age indicated, and on occasion the gender has been incorrect.  No child wants to find the wrong items in his or her bag.   
These few items were found in a bag marked for a teen.  For example:
5.  Please use the following age categories when filling bags.  3-4  5-8 9-12 teen  In other words, don’t overlap categories. Not using these categories causes the volunteers to guess which of the above categories the bag fits into.  
SUGGESTED GIFT ITEMS FOR  4 TO 12 YEAR OLDS  PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL THE ITEMS ARE ALL AGE APPROPRIATE crayons & coloring books anything art related markers simple craft kits small toys comic books, story books sports cards – boys   sports memorabilia balls small hand held games games  puzzles dolls – girls Beanie babies activity books story books match box cars – boys Nerf toys Christmas pens/pencils Christmas socks jacks, marbles jump ropes hair items  Christian items (cross, jewelry, books) gift cards (McDonalds, other fast foods) small stuffed animals Anything  fun  that a child would like!!  
6.  Fill the bags well.   For some of these children the bag is the only Christmas gift they may get.  If you can’t fill a whole bag, share the joy – ask someone to go in with you in filling it.  Quality, not quantity is important.  Little toys that would be used as prizes at birthday parties are not appropriate items unless accompanied with larger, better quality gifts as well.
6. cont.  Please don’t attach items to the outsides of the bags.  It makes them difficult to transport and also makes it look like that child is receiving more.  The bags are handed out in a group setting.   
Sidewalk  kids waiting for bag  distribution .
 
 
8 .  Do not include chocolate - it can be hot in December and the candy might melt in the outside Sidewalk settings.  No peanuts because some children have allergies.  No toothpaste, or toothbrushes – this is Christmas - gifts need to be fun.  No hotel size shampoos, conditioners, soap, etc. – these aren’t fun gifts.  No razors.  
 
9.  If you give something that needs a companion, please include both.  For example, coloring books need crayons and visa versa.  Radios and flashlights need batteries. The children might not be able to afford them.  Cameras need gift cards to have the pictures developed.  A package of pencils needs a sharpener. Watches need working batteries.
10 .  Don’t break up sets of things.  The children deserve the whole package – not just a portion of it.  If something requires instructions, make sure they are included.
These guidelines are not meant to discourage anyone from filling bags. They are meant to prevent additional work for the volunteers and to keep the children from being disappointed.  Your understanding and help is appreciated. Continue reading to learn more about the project.
 
If your church hasn’t received a letter about the Christmas Bag Project and would like to participate, or have questions please contact Bev. Secrist at  [email_address] .  A list of the 10 Commandments and other information is available  in document form.  It is suggested that copies be made available to all those who plan to help fill.
To the churches and groups who plan to fill -  Please make reasonable commitments that you think you can fill.  When churches fall short of their commitment,  it often creates problems at the last minute because we are counting on a specific number of bags for a specific number of children.  Commitments  are needed from each church or church group no later than: Commitments prior to that date are encouraged and most welcome.
Most bags  will be collected at the Methodist Church Conference Center, 1550  E. Meadowbrook Rd. in Phoenix  between 9:30 AM and 3:30 PM on Please deliver  ONLY  on the specified date,  – we do not have room at the Center to store bags ahead of time.  Sorry!  If you have been instructed to deliver bags to an alternate site please make sure those are delivered on the requested date, as well.   
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 November 2011   December 2011   Commitments due Delivery date  to collection site Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30       Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat         1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Thanks so much from the Sidewalk Volunteers….
… and from the Sidewalk children whose Christmas you have helped to make a little brighter.

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Christmas bag project 2011

  • 1.  
  • 2. Thanks to many churches and groups within those churches, over 1700 children who attended Sidewalk Sunday School last Christmas received filled gift bags. The small toddlers received stuffed animals instead of bags. The project would not be successful without everyone’s help. Many thanks from the Sidewalk staff and volunteers to all who participated.
  • 3. Our 2011 goal is to once again provide at least 1700 filled bags….
  • 4. …… plus about 150 medium size stuffed animals for the young toddlers who don’t receive bags. Note: the Beany Baby size stuffed animal is too small for the toddlers. That size is fine to include in a bag.
  • 5. Over the years we have formed some guidelines that help to prevent children from being disappointed and to assist the volunteers who must process over 1,700 gift bags each year .
  • 6.  
  • 7.  
  • 8. 1. Use the proper size bag. Use bags no larger than 10 x 13 and no smaller than 8 by 10. If all bags are similar in size, one child won’t look singled out if he or she receives an extra large bag or an extra small one.
  • 9. Appropriate size Too small Notice the ruler in each picture .
  • 10. Imagine getting the bag on the left when all the other children are getting ones like the one on the right.
  • 11. 2. Use purchased gift bags that are already decorated for Christmas or bags that are plain red or green. Please do not use bags that are meant for other holidays, birthdays or decorated by hand.
  • 12. 3. Use a gift tag that is tied on the bag. Please no tape, staples or pinned on tags, and no writing on the bag. Taped tags often come off. Staples and pins hurt. Volunteers are looking for tags when the bags are processed and handed out – not writing on the bag. Some times if we have too many bags in one category we have to look at the contents and decide if the bag would work for an older or younger child – thus we’d rather replace the tag than scratch out the original age written on the bag. Bags without tags also means the volunteers have to take time to inspect the contents, and then make out a new tag.
  • 14.  
  • 15. 4. Make sure the contents of the bag match the age and gender on the tag. Unfortunately we have found items in bags that are not appropriate for the age indicated, and on occasion the gender has been incorrect. No child wants to find the wrong items in his or her bag.  
  • 16. These few items were found in a bag marked for a teen. For example:
  • 17. 5. Please use the following age categories when filling bags. 3-4 5-8 9-12 teen In other words, don’t overlap categories. Not using these categories causes the volunteers to guess which of the above categories the bag fits into.  
  • 18. SUGGESTED GIFT ITEMS FOR 4 TO 12 YEAR OLDS PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL THE ITEMS ARE ALL AGE APPROPRIATE crayons & coloring books anything art related markers simple craft kits small toys comic books, story books sports cards – boys sports memorabilia balls small hand held games games puzzles dolls – girls Beanie babies activity books story books match box cars – boys Nerf toys Christmas pens/pencils Christmas socks jacks, marbles jump ropes hair items Christian items (cross, jewelry, books) gift cards (McDonalds, other fast foods) small stuffed animals Anything fun that a child would like!!  
  • 19. 6. Fill the bags well. For some of these children the bag is the only Christmas gift they may get. If you can’t fill a whole bag, share the joy – ask someone to go in with you in filling it. Quality, not quantity is important. Little toys that would be used as prizes at birthday parties are not appropriate items unless accompanied with larger, better quality gifts as well.
  • 20. 6. cont. Please don’t attach items to the outsides of the bags. It makes them difficult to transport and also makes it look like that child is receiving more. The bags are handed out in a group setting.  
  • 21. Sidewalk kids waiting for bag distribution .
  • 22.  
  • 23.  
  • 24. 8 . Do not include chocolate - it can be hot in December and the candy might melt in the outside Sidewalk settings. No peanuts because some children have allergies. No toothpaste, or toothbrushes – this is Christmas - gifts need to be fun. No hotel size shampoos, conditioners, soap, etc. – these aren’t fun gifts. No razors.  
  • 25.  
  • 26. 9. If you give something that needs a companion, please include both. For example, coloring books need crayons and visa versa. Radios and flashlights need batteries. The children might not be able to afford them. Cameras need gift cards to have the pictures developed. A package of pencils needs a sharpener. Watches need working batteries.
  • 27. 10 . Don’t break up sets of things. The children deserve the whole package – not just a portion of it. If something requires instructions, make sure they are included.
  • 28. These guidelines are not meant to discourage anyone from filling bags. They are meant to prevent additional work for the volunteers and to keep the children from being disappointed. Your understanding and help is appreciated. Continue reading to learn more about the project.
  • 29.  
  • 30. If your church hasn’t received a letter about the Christmas Bag Project and would like to participate, or have questions please contact Bev. Secrist at [email_address] . A list of the 10 Commandments and other information is available in document form. It is suggested that copies be made available to all those who plan to help fill.
  • 31. To the churches and groups who plan to fill - Please make reasonable commitments that you think you can fill. When churches fall short of their commitment, it often creates problems at the last minute because we are counting on a specific number of bags for a specific number of children. Commitments are needed from each church or church group no later than: Commitments prior to that date are encouraged and most welcome.
  • 32. Most bags will be collected at the Methodist Church Conference Center, 1550 E. Meadowbrook Rd. in Phoenix between 9:30 AM and 3:30 PM on Please deliver ONLY on the specified date, – we do not have room at the Center to store bags ahead of time. Sorry! If you have been instructed to deliver bags to an alternate site please make sure those are delivered on the requested date, as well.  
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  • 34. Thanks so much from the Sidewalk Volunteers….
  • 35. … and from the Sidewalk children whose Christmas you have helped to make a little brighter.