The Miracle Shop, a project of the Rotary Club of Golden, is an annual holiday popup store in Golden, Colorado. The store allows financially struggling parents the ability to shop for new and quality toys at garage sale prices. Each shopper decides what he/she can afford to pay and is involved in the process, from advising on operations to working at the shop, all the while earning Miracle Bucks to use for their gifts. Last year, 475 local children & families had gifts. Each child received 3 gifts at an average price of $30 a gift.
The Miracle Shop has been hugely successful. Adjusted pricing allows a population of underserved adults to purchase items they normally wouldn’t be able to afford, and more importantly, it creates dignity. Popularity has grown so much over the years that collecting toys six weeks before the holidays is no longer enough, and last year, 50 families were turned away.
You can help in unique and impactful ways this holiday season:
- Ask your child, a grandchild, niece, nephew or neighborhood child what they would most like for the holidays. Then buy two!
- Shop the Miracle Shop Amazon Wish List
- Give your time or money to The Shop
- Spread the word and connect with The Miracle Shop on Instagram @themiracleshop.golden
Learn more or contact The Miracle Shop at themiracleshop.org
ADDITIONAL WAYS OUR COMMUNITY HELPS OTHERS
2020 Jefferson County Giving Tree
The 2020 Giving Tree has approximately 300 children in need and the hope is for every child to be selected so each of their wishes come true this holiday season! It’s easy -- simply select a child, buy a gift card and drop them off! Cards should be dropped off, no later than 5:00pm on December 3, at the holiday-themed drop box located at the Courts and Administration building at 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Questions? Email commishgivingtree@jeffco.us
Mile Hi Church Virtual Giving Tree
Surprise a child in need with gift cards this holiday season. You can select from the registries located on this Giving Tree page. All gifts for this year’s tree will be gift cards. Upon purchase, the gift cards for Denver Kids and Child Rescue Foundation will be sent directly to those organizations for distribution. Mile Hi will distribute the gift cards to our elementary school partners and the Lakota Way Healing Center directly.The Giving Tree will be “up” on our website from Sun., Nov. 15 – Sun., Dec. 13.
Erin Chamberlain is the non-profit spotlight coordinator for Golden Living. She is a local mom and community connector who actively fundraises for her daughter’s school as well as many local causes through her business, ONEHOPE Wine. To find out how you can support The Rotary Club of Golden and their programs or your favorite non-profit, please visit onehopewine.com/myshop/erin.
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