Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church family traditions bind and enrich the lives of both our membership and the recipients of our outreach. Our proximity to Naval Air Station North Island fosters an especially firm bond with San Diego Military Outreach Ministries (SDMOM), a non-profit organization that assists families of enlisted military personnel who unselfishly guard the safety and security of our country.
In November of each year, our membership forms a partnership with SDMOM to collect new toys for children of families headed by at least one enlisted parent enlisted ranked E5 or below in the armed services. The majority of these military personnel are aged 18–23 and struggle to provide for their young families on less than $1500 a month.
In December, rotating responsibility with other churches, we invite junior-enlisted parents to a store-like shopping environment that we create on our campus. While we provide the complimentary child care, enlisted parents select toy donations to take home, gift wrap, and present to their children on Christmas day.
In the spring we help SDMOM collect plastic eggs filled with candy used in an Easter egg hunt for children of enlisted military. And in June, we conduct an annual food-raising drive for SDMOM.
| ANNUAL EVENT | SDMOM Christmas Toy Drive |
|---|---|
| DURATION | Nov 1 through Dec 1 |
| PURPOSE | provide unwrapped toys for children, ages 2–12, of junior-enlisted military families |
| FAVORITES | bicycles, tricycles, gift cards for kids 10–12 years of age |
| RESTRICTIONS | no plush, stuffed animals |
| DROP-OFF LOCATION 1 |
church narthex before every worship service 975 C Avenue, Coronado, CA Download a Campus Map |
| DROP-OFF LOCATION 2 |
church office at Kirk House 959 C Avenue, Coronado, CA Download a Campus Map |
| CALL FOR PICK UP | SDMOM office (619) 461-4164 |
| 2008 EVENT | Third Annual Christmas Toy Store |
| DATE | M Dec 8 5:30–7:30pm |
| LOCATION | Parish Hall 975 C Avenue, Coronado, CA Download a Campus Map |
| CONTACT | Mary Jane Wilfong (619) 429-9697 |