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 400 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.

Ways You Can Donate

Donations will be accepted through December 11, 2023 and 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 p.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 here
Hosting a Giving Tree with our wish list ornaments
- Contact Jade at 319.731.6118 to pick up printed ornaments at Waypoint
- Download our ornaments and labels (for back of ornament) here, put on your tree for customers or staff to take, and drop gifts off by December 11

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

At this time, all volunteer roles are filled for Waypoint Wonderland 2023. Please stay tuned for more opportunities in 2024!

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