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Gifts for Families
Every holiday season, the House of Ruth community rallies to ensure that every program participant we serve receives a gift. We call our program, Gifts for Families. Spreading the joy of giving and receiving, you will ensure that every child has at least two presents, and that every adult has the ability to purchase something just for them.
Gifts for Families is a program for all ages to make a difference. Perfect for a family or friend activity; or for a corporate give-back initiative.
The 2025 Gifts for Families campaign has concluded. Please email development@houseofruth.org to be notified when the giving season begins—and let us know how you’d like to take part:
Sponsor gifts for a program – Provide holiday gifts for children and parents in one of our housing programs.
Purchase a gift from our wish list – Choose a gift directly from our Wish List.
Volunteer to gift wrap – Help us prepare and wrap gifts to spread extra joy.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
We kindly ask that donors refrain from donating any items that could be considered weapons, including toy guns or any form of weaponry.
To ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all program participants, we also ask that no religious items or publications be included in your donations.
Thank you for helping us maintain a positive and supportive space for everyone we serve!
We encourage volunteers to select toys that reflect the diverse cultures, interests, and backgrounds of the families we serve. This helps ensure that every child feels seen and represented in the gifts they receive.
We understand that choosing the perfect gift for adults can be challenging. That’s why we ask for gift cards for the women and men in our programs. This allows them the freedom to select a gift that suits their own interests and needs, giving them the agency to make choices for themselves.
Due to safety and confidentiality concerns, we are unable to facilitate meetings between donors and program participants. To ensure the privacy and protection of our families, your generous donations will be distributed directly to families by our staff.
We kindly ask that all gifts remain unwrapped when donated. This allows us to ensure each child receives the most appropriate gift for them.
Yes, you can drop-off your in-kind donations to the House of Ruth. We request that all in-kind donations for Gifts for Families be dropped off by Monday, December 8.
Please schedule your drop-off here. If all time slots for November are booked, please schedule a drop-off during the first week of December. Our address is:
House of Ruth
5 Thomas Circle NW
Washington, DC 20005
