The Giving List
A holiday drive for our little village
Some families are carrying a lot this year. Help us give them a holiday to remember.
Nominate a local family who could use a little extra, or drop a new, unwrapped toy at the studio. Every gift goes to a family right here in our community.
Nominations are open Nov 2 to Nov 20. Toy bins close Dec 12.
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How it works
1. Nominate
Tell us about a local family who could use a little extra this season. Every nomination is confidential.
2. Donate
Drop a new, unwrapped toy in the Giving List bin at the studio. Bring a toy, get a free class.
3. We deliver
Gifts and every dollar raised go to families in need right here at home, delivered quietly and privately.
Key dates
Nov 2 · Nominations open
Nov 20 · Nominations close
Dec 1 · Giving Tuesday: our wish list goes live
Dec 12 · Toy bins close
Nominate a family
Know a family who could use some holiday cheer? Tell us about them below. Your nomination stays between you and us.
A job loss, an illness, a move, a new baby, a lot on their plate. If someone came to mind, trust that.
Nominations close Friday, Nov 20 at midnight.
Bring a toy, get a class
Drop a new, unwrapped toy in our Giving List bin and your next class is on us.
Where
Yoga with M.E., 324 Long Beach Rd, Island Park, during normal business hours. Bins close Saturday, Dec 12.
What to give
New, unwrapped toys, books, games, art supplies, winter coats, hats and gloves, and gift cards for teens.
What we can't accept
Used items, wrapped gifts and toy weapons.
On Giving Tuesday, Dec 1, we'll share a wish list of what our families need most: ages, sizes and interests, never names.
Give-back class
Join us for our give-back class, date to come!
Roll out a mat, move with your neighbors and do some good. Every dollar from the class goes straight to Giving List families.
Good questions
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Any family in Island Park and the surrounding area with children at home who could use extra support this holiday season.
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Yes. Only our team and our vetting partner, the Island Park PTA, see nominations. We never share family names or stories publicly.
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Yes. Asking for help takes courage, and your nomination is just as confidential.
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Yes. You can give online through our Community Giving page. Every dollar supports local families.
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Privately, between Dec 14 and Dec 18. We never post names, faces or homes. Our posts celebrate the givers: you, our volunteers and the bins.
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Bring your new, unwrapped toy to the studio during normal business hours and we'll set you up with a free class.
Thank you to the Island Park PTA for helping us reach families at every school, and to everyone who nominates, donates and shows up. That's what a village does.