Holiday Toy and Clothing Drive: Valley of the Moon Children’s Foundation
Bring joy this season and SAVE!
This holiday season, we’re proud to continue our tradition of giving back to the community through our annual Toy & Clothing Holiday Gift Drive in partnership with the Valley of the Moon Children’s Foundation. This incredible nonprofit is dedicated to supporting abused, abandoned, and neglected children and youth in Sonoma County, including those in foster care.
From November 20 to December 18, we invite you to visit our tasting room and donate new, unwrapped gifts for children ages 5 and up—or gift cards—to help bring joy to local kids in need. As a token of our gratitude, you’ll receive 10% off your wine purchase during your visit.
Together, we can make a meaningful difference this holiday season. Thank you for helping us brighten the holidays for these deserving children!
Donation Wishlist (ages 5-17):
We ask that all items be new and in their original packaging. We also ask that no glass, aerosol, or sharp metal items be donated.
- Gift Cards
- School Supplies
- Clothing/Accessories
- Hooded Sweatshirts (adult sizes in small, medium, large, and XL, a few sizes youth XL 12-14 | black or grey preferred, no red or blue)
- Lounge pants and loungewear sets, flannel or patterned pajama pants
- Plain grey, white, black t-shirts
- Basketball-style shorts for boys/men
- Shoes: Slip-ons or natural sneakers from brands like Vans, Converse, Nike, Crocs,
- Slippers for all genders and sizes
- Beanies
- Card Games and Puzzles
- Card Games and Puzzles
- UNO is really popular with the kids and other games such as Old Maid, Go Fish, Crazy 8s, and Monopoly
- Puzzles of different difficulty levels with 50 -1000 pieces
- Toys and Stocking Stuffers
- Fidget toys and sensory toys
- Squishmallows of various styles and sizes (but please no gigantic ones)
- Adult coloring books and colored pencils or washable markers and pens
- Art Kit: jewelry making, journal decorating, painting, origami, or paint-by-number
- Science Kits
- Legos for various age groups
- Sports Equipment
- Basketballs, soccer balls, volleyballs, footballs,
- Frisbees, ring flyers, disc golf sets
- Throw/Catch Velcro games
- Bike Helmets for teens (typically in adult sizes)
- Personal Hygiene Kits
- Toothbrushes of various sizes and toothpaste
- Deodorant for men and women (no sprays)
- Body Wash for men, women and children
- Shampoo/Conditioners (Pantene, Dove, Dove for Men, Native, Herbal Essence)
- Hairbrushes, wet brush
- Hair ties
- Nail polish (glass bottles okay)
- Hygiene travel kits
- Make-up kits
- Lip balms
- Books
- Journals and fun/fancy pens for all kids
- Sketchbooks
- Reusable Water Bottles or Tumblers
- Stocking Stuffers
- Ear Buds/Electronics
- Bluetooth earbuds and Bluetooth headphones
- USB charging cords of any type and charging port/wall charger
About Valley of the Moon Children’s Center
About Valley of the Moon Children’s CenterSONOMA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
FAMILY, YOUTH & CHILDREN’S SERVICES
Children’s Residential Programs
Mission: Valley of the Moon Children’s Center is a safe haven for children to feel protected, cared for, nurtured, respected and loved so they can begin their healing journey and transition into stable, loving homes.
The Valley of the Moon Children’s Center is part of the Family Youth & Children’s Services division of the Sonoma County Department of Human Services. It houses multiple programs, including two on-site residential programs: Valley of the Moon Children’s Home and Valley of the Moon STRTP.
Since the 1970s Valley of the Moon Children’s Home (VMCH) has provided temporary, emergency shelter care for children ages newborn through 17 who have entered foster care due to abuse, abandonment, neglect, or whose parents/guardians are unable to care for them. While we work to transition them to a family setting, youth live at VMCH while building relationships with our staff to begin the healing journey.
Valley of the Moon STRTP opened in July of 2024. Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTP) are designed to support foster youth who have experienced trauma and are affected by complex mental health issues that prevent them from safely living within a family setting. While at the STRTP, youth receive intensive treatment to address issues associated with trauma, mental health, and/or substance use. Youth can stay in the STRTP program for anywhere from three months to one year depending on their needs. The goal is to transition these youth back to their families or another family home or, in some cases, to an independent living environment as soon as they are able to be safe and successful in these settings.
Explore the Valley of the Moon Children’s Foundation website to discover the impactful work they’re doing to support and empower children and youth in Sonoma County.
Bring Your Donation and Book Your Experience Today!
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