sponsor a child - What to expect

Here's an easy overview of how the process works:

Thank you for your interest in sponsoring a child for our Adopt a Child Christmas Program!

1. Browse the Christmas Wishlists

You’ll be able to see specific items each child has requested. Choose the child or gifts you would like to sponsor based on the wishlist.

2. Select Your Gifts

Once you’ve chosen the child or gifts you’d like to sponsor, simply add them to your cart. You’ll then go through the motions like you're making a purchase—don’t worry, no payment is required!

Please Note:
We may be a small nonprofit, but we’ve got a big heart (and a slightly quirky website). It might look like you’re completing a real purchase, but rest assured—there’s no actual checkout happening here! This is just our way of keeping track of who’s sponsoring which child. So, no need to panic when you see the “buy now” button—it’s not real shopping, just some virtual shopping cart magic. 😉

3. Confirmation Email

Once you’ve selected your gifts and entered your contact information, you’ll receive a confirmation email. This is your “Gift Sponsor” acknowledgement, and you can refer back to it when you’re ready to drop off your gifts.

A Helpful Hint:
When it’s time to drop off the gifts (by Saturday, December 7th, of course), it would be SUPER helpful if you could label the unwrapped gifts with the family number, gender, and age of the child—ideally somewhere on the outside of the bag. Trust us, it helps us keep everything organized, and we promise, it’s not a test. Bonus points if you decorate the tag with a smiley face. 😊

4. Purchase & Deliver the Gifts

Please purchase the gifts no later than Saturday, December 7th, and then:

  • Option 1: Ship them directly to us
    Send the gifts to:
    3215 Wolf Run Lane SE
    Tenino, WA 98589

  • Option 2: Drop them off in person
    You can also drop off the gifts at the Tenino Cornerstone Church:
    15000 Old Hwy 99 SE
    Tenino, WA 98589
    There is a bin next to the entrance where you can leave the gifts.

5. Prefer Not to Shop? We Accept Donations!

If shopping isn’t your thing, no problem! You can always make a donation, and we’ll do the shopping on your behalf.