Waypoint Wonderland

spread some holiday cheer

Make the holiday season extra bright for a family in need! Waypoint Wonderland is a celebration that provides holiday gifts to families served at Waypoint who are experiencing homelessness, poverty, or violence.

Last year, Waypoint provided gifts to over 350 children in need. In addition, each parent also received a gift.

Community members are asked to contribute by donating brand new toys, books, games, and household items for parents along with gift wrapping supplies for the gift distribution. Monetary gifts are also accepted. See below for a list of needed items.

Stay tuned for details about Waypoint Wonderland December 2025! Thank you to our 2024 volunteers and donors who helped make the holidays bright for families served by Waypoint!

Ways You Can Donate

Donations are gratefully accepted November 1st through the first week of December each year. When donations are being accepted, they can be delivered to Waypoint's 5th St SE entrance 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Fridays.

Go shopping to pick out:
- Gifts for kids ages newborn-12 years old
- Gift cards (Target, Walmart) for kids ages 9-12 years old
- Gifts for parents
Purchasing items off our Amazon wish list and having them directly sent to Waypoint
Hosting a Giving Tree with our wish list ornaments
- Contact Jade at 319.731.6118 to pick up printed ornaments at Waypoint or
- Download our ornaments and labels (for back of ornament) here, put on your tree for customers or staff to take, and drop gifts off

Looking to volunteer?

Sign-up to support Waypoint Wonderland with event preparations, distribution, and clean-up. Many volunteer roles are available, including:

Event set-up
Donation sorting
Personal shoppers
Gift wrappers
Gift runners
Client check-in/greeters

Stay tuned for Waypoint Wonderland 2025 volunteer opportunities!

Questions? Contact Jade Riley, Volunteer & Community Outreach Coordinator, at 319.731.6118.