Last Christmas, community sponsors helped provide more than 350 gifts for 89 local children. Together, we can make Christmas meaningful for even more families in 2026.
Wish Lists Are Due November 25, 2026
How It Works
Every family deserves a little extra love at Christmas. If yours could use support this season, we invite you to follow the steps below.
Our program welcomes families living within the Tenino School District who are raising or caring for children from birth through 12th grade. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, relative, or another caregiver, we’re glad you’re here.
We may ask for documentation to help confirm that you live within the Tenino School District and that the children listed are in your care. If your housing situation is temporary or you’re unsure what to provide, please reach out—we’re happy to help you through the process.
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Click the “COMPLETE YOUR WISH LIST” button below to submit your child(ren)’s Christmas wish list to Choose Love.
List up to five items per child that they would love for Christmas.
Please include details like sizes, colors, favorite characters, or stores to help us find the perfect gifts.
If you have more than four children, please submit an additional wishlist form.
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Tell Us About Your Family:
In the section provided, please share a brief explanation of your family’s current situation or any challenges you’re facing this season. This helps us understand your needs and match assistance appropriately.
While not every family who applies will receive help, we do our best to serve as many as possible. We prioritize families who have not received assistance from Choose Love within the past year and coordinate with other local nonprofits to ensure each family is served once.
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Confirmation Email:
After submitting your wish list, you’ll receive a confirmation email within 1-3 business days with the time, date and location for gift pick-up. Please check your junk or spam mail folder if you don’t see the email in your inbox.
If you have any questions about the form or the Choose Love Christmas program, feel free to contact us!
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ADOPT-A-CHILD
Click this SignUpGenius link to browse available children and choose who you’d like to sponsor.
PURCHASE GIFTS
Once you’ve selected a child on SignUpGenius, purchase the items listed and label each gift item with the Family #, age, and gender of the child.
GIFT DROP-OFF
Cornerstone Community Church15000 Old Hwy 99 Se, Tenino
Monday - Friday, 9am - 2:30pm
Evenings/Weekends by appointment (You can also message us on social to coordinate.)IF YOU’RE NOT LOCAL
You may ship gifts directly to Choose Love: 3215 Wolf Run Lane Se, Tenino, WA 98589
Your confirmation email from SignUpGenius will include instructions.
MAKE A DONATION
Monetary donations help fill the gaps for unsponsored gifts.
Give anytime through our Donation page, PayPal or Venmo @chooselovetenino.
OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Want to help in another way—group sponsorships, donating wrapping supplies, or volunteering?
Fill out the Sponsor Form and we’ll reach out.
Sponsor: What You Do
Choose a Child
Purchase Gifts
Shop the wish list and label each gift with the family number, age and gender.
Deliver
Cornerstone Community Church
15000 Old Hwy 99 Se, Tenino
Monday - Friday, 9am - 2:30pm*
*Evenings/Weekends by appointment (You can also message us on social to coordinate.) If you’re not local, you may ship gifts directly to Choose Love: 3215 Wolf Run Lane Se, Tenino, WA 98589. Your confirmation email from SignUpGenius will include instructions.
Prefer to Make a Donation?
Your financial gift helps provide for children and families in our community.
Other Ways To Help
Get your group involved, donate supplies, or volunteer your time.
