You can help make the holidays brighter

To help our neighbors enjoy a happier holiday season, please consider purchasing and donating a gift to our Hope for the Holidays adopt-a-family wishlist program.

Here’s how to choose, purchase and drop off a wish list item

Option 1: Choose an Ornament(s) from Giving Trees in our Y lobbies

1. Choose an ornament(s) from our Giving Trees in our South Shore YMCA lobbies. Each ornament represents a unique gift from a local child’s wishlist.
2. Purchase the gift(s) listed on the ornament you choose.
3. DO NOT WRAP GIFTS. Thank you!
4. Tape the ornament to its corresponding gift
5. Bring unwrapped gift to the Hale Family Y or Emilson Y ASAP, before December 10.

Option 2: Wish List Items

Select from the gift items below and drop it off at the Y locations below. Place cards in an envelope with the gift amount on the envelope.

• Gift cards: Amazon, Target, Roblox, Walmart, Visa
• Adjustable youth roller skates/roller blades, scooters
• Sports balls (basketballs, soccer balls, footballs)
• Books
• Arts & Crafts supplies, activity kits (bracelet making, crafts, crochet)
• Barbie dolls, LOL dolls, baby dolls, doll accessories
• Teen gifts (sports/beauty/school/art/jewelry/games/electronics/clothes)
• Winter coats, hats, and gloves
• Nike Tech hooded sweatshirts

Drop off your unwrapped gifts at the following Y locations ASAP, before December 10:

• Hale Family YMCA, 79 Coddington Street, Quincy, MA 02169
• Emilson YMCA, 75 Mill Street, Hanover, MA 02339
• Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm or Saturday/Sunday 8am-3pm