STUFF THE SLED

Our annual Stuff the Sled provides holiday gift bags to local students enrolled in programs at Head Start. It’s the perfect way to spread cheer during the season of giving.

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    BE HOLIDAY HEROES

    Set a goal of a number of classrooms or students your team wants to sponsor and we will provide you with an online shopping page for your team.

    The gifts your team collects will be shipped directly to our office where they will be wrapped and delivered to HeadStart children.

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    RALLY A CLASSROOM CHEER SQUAD

    Commitment: Sponsor one or more classrooms (16 gifts minimum) as a company or through employee giving. (Company must commit to sponsoring remaining gifts)

    Benefits: We will provide ornaments with child info (i.e., boy, 4 years) and an online shopping page for your team. You will also get first priority of volunteering to pack gift bags with your team (up to 10 people.)

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    PARTY WITH A PURPOSE

    LIMITED TO 4 COMPANIES
    Commitment: Sponsor a school (96 gifts) as a company or through employee giving. (Company must commit to sponsoring remaining number of gifts–up to $1500.)

    Benefits: We will bring a pop-up shop to your workplace where a $30 donation from an employee allows them to decorate gift bags and pack their gift. We can bring decorations, cookies, and music if needed.

FAQs

  • Head Start for is a nonprofit that partners with parents to help meet their children’s basic needs so they have the freedom to learn, interact with peers, and grow intellectually. At no cost to the families, their early childhood programs support the well-being and development of children from birth to age five by focusing on education, nutrition, medical and dental care, parent involvement, and social services.

    To qualify, children and families must meet one of the following conditions:

    • Family income must be at or below the federal poverty guideline

    • The family is experiencing homelessness

    • The child is in foster care

    • The child has a diagnosed disability

    Home Visiting: Home Visitors meet with families for 90 minutes each week. Together, they discuss family strengths, develop strategies to achieve goals, and find community resources to meet their needs. They also offer Group Socialization Meetings for families and children to spend time together, build relationships, and learn about child development and parenting issues.

    Infant/Toddler Rooms: Head Start’s infant/toddler classrooms provide a safe, nurturing environment in a mixed-age group setting. Teachers use their knowledge of childhood development to partner with parents in providing meaningful routines and learning experiences for each child. Head Start also provides formula, baby food, diapers, and wipes.

    Preschool: Since children learn through experience, Head Start provides consistent daily routines to ensure children stay engaged in meaningful work and play. In addition to language, math, science, social studies, movement, and art skills, their preschool curriculum helps students develop skills in cooperation, problem solving, and personal responsibility.

  • On average, the cost to sponsor a classroom is $480.

  • On average, the cost to sponsor an entire school is $2880.

  • On average, the cost of sponsoring a student is $30.

  • Our preselected gifts ensure Head Start students receive equal gifts that include an age-appropriate toy, game, book, and hat and glove set. No child will go without or receive a lesser gift.

Looking for more volunteer opportunities?

Let our team create a customized volunteer experiences designed specifically for your workplace team. Whether your company is looking for a one-time project or ongoing opportunities, we offer a variety of ways to get involved.