Donation needed for holidays

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Collection boxes will be distributed at various businesses in the area and from Nov. 22 through Dec. 18; people can donate new and unwrapped gifts. (Submitted Photo.)
Collection boxes will be distributed at various businesses in the area and from Nov. 22 through Dec. 18; people can donate new and unwrapped gifts. (Submitted Photo.)

By Holly Kline

MyIndyParty.com started the Holiday Hands of Hope project last year to benefit children at the Wheeler Mission Center for Women and Children, and this year co-owners Jennifer Payne and Renee Ahearn are organizing their second holiday gift drive. All of the items collected are distributed to kids at Wheeler Mission.

Last year’s Holiday Hands of Hope was a huge success.

“We collected around 325 items and this year we hope to get 400 to 500,” said Jennifer Payne, co-owner and CEO of MyIndyParty.com. “We are really hoping to exceed last year’s number of items.”

Payne explained that once the donations are collected, the gifts will be delivered to the Wheeler Mission Center for Women and Children. A “Santa’s Workshop” is then created by Wheeler Mission and the mothers at the center can choose holiday gifts for their children. Any leftover gifts are saved for upcoming birthdays.

“Wheeler Mission is really thankful that we are doing this again this year,” Payne said.

Collection boxes will be distributed at various businesses in the area. From Nov. 22 through Dec. 18, people can donate new and unwrapped gifts.

The following locations will have collection boxes through Dec. 18: Sky Zone, 10080 E. 121st St., Suite 182, Fishers and 851 S. Columbia Rd., Plainfield; The Paint Cellar, 581 S. Rangeline Rd., Carmel and 10 W. Church St., Fortville; Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids, 12525 Old Meridian St., Suite 120, Carmel; Dave & Busters, 8350 Castleton Corner, Indianapolis; Jump N Play Noblesville, 1710 Pleasant St., Noblesville; JR Funnigan’s Jump N Play, 8407 E. U.S. Hwy 36, Avon.

MyIndyParty.com is grateful for the businesses that provide the collection box locations.

“Our holiday drive would not be possible if it were not for the help of our outstanding business partners,” said Payne, “and many of their employees give as well.”

“We wanted to do something extra for the holiday season. We really want to give to needy children throughout the community.”


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