Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church, Coronado, CA

San Diego Military Outreach Ministries Toy Drive

Calendar Event Description

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
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DROP-OFF
LOCATION 2
church office at Kirk House
959 C Avenue, Coronado, CA
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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
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CONTACT Mary Jane Wilfong (619) 429-9697