Mission Africa - Smiles At Christmas 2022
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
Mission AfricaMission Africa's annual Christmas toys and warm coats giveaway to families in south King County
$250
raised by 4 people
$10,000 goal
Parents feel proud as they bring joy to their children. But for thousands of families who can’t afford the expected $1000 of dollars consumers will spend buying Christmas presents during the holidays, it can be a season of stress, panic, and dread.
“Smiles at Christmas” is an expression of love to those parents for whom Christmas would have brought sadness. “We believe that every child deserves a smile at Christmas”, says Ndudi Chuku.
Every Christmas, Mission Africa organizes an event called “Smiles at Christmas” to support families in the Renton, Kent, Auburn, and Federal Way communities of Washington State.
Parents and/or guardians bring their children to the event, and each child is given donated items such as warm coats, games, clothing, and toys.
Children are entertained with party jumpers, face painting, craft making, cotton candy, popcorn and more during this event, while their parents or guardians “shop.” The gifts are then packaged so the parents can bring them home without their children knowing the contents.
Mission Africa's approach at this event gives parents the opportunity to provide for their children with dignity and we have given away over 45,000 toys/ warm coats to children and families in the South King County communities of WA State, in the past 16 years.