They have so many heartaches. We want to ensure smiles on their faces that day. Sponsors can choose to assist the program in two ways, Roelant said. They can make tax-deductible contributions to the special fund set aside for the program or agree to be matched with children or an entire family. If they choose the second option, the agency provides age, sex, sizing information, and some gift suggestions.
Service clubs help tag the gifts after they are purchased.
Children Services' version of the North Pole is storage lent to them each December by Tri-County Educational Services, where the agency stacks the presents until they are distributed. Certified Angus Beef in Wooster is one of the businesses involved in Make a Wish. CAB recently hosted a Christmas party for the children the company sponsors. Santa gave each child, ranging in age from 3 years old to 14, just one of the gifts purchased for them by the company this Christmas. Young guests also enjoyed crafts, face painting and CDs played by a staff member disguised as disc jockey Elfie Elf.