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BLESS Foster

Christmas Tree

Donate to Purchase Gift Cards

Bringing Hope to Families in Leavenworth County

Help us bless children and families in foster care this October!

The Bless Foster Tree will be located at the back of the Community Room from October 4-25.

Simply choose a tag from the tree, purchase the gift listed on it, and return the gift with the tag attached by the end of October. Gift cards may be placed in the offering boxes.

Monetary donations in increments of $25 will also be accepted, but purchasing the requested gifts is encouraged. Together, our church family can help make sure children in foster care feel seen, valued, and loved.

Through the BLESS Foster Tree, you can help provide Christmas gifts for children in foster care in our cities and support the foster families who are caring for them.

This isn't just about presents – it's about keeping families together, encouraging parents, and showing kids that they are deeply loved.

Thank you for joining us in making Christmas meaningful for families in Leavenworth County!

How It Works

  1. Choose how you'd like to participate by choosing a tag off the BLESS Foster tree in the back of our Community Room.

  2. Purchase the gift.

  3. Bring your unwrapped gift to Westside by October 25, 2026.

  4. Know that your generosity will help families experience love, dignity, and hope this Christmas.

Donate to Purchase Gift Cards

You may give in $25 increments to Westside through the button above and we will purchase the gift cards on your behalf. This will be a tax deductible gift and you will receive this on a giving statement in January of the next year.

Christmas Gift Cards for Foster Families

In October of each year, Westside generously gives gifts to foster children through vetted partner organizations. These gifts empower foster parents show God’s love.

In 2025, we gave gift cards worth over $6,900.

In 2024, we gave gift cards worth over $5,400.

In 2023, we gave gift cards worth over $6,500.

In 2022, we gave over 250 gift cards worth over $6,500.

In 2021, we gave 239 gift cards worth over $6,000.

In 2020, we gave 96 gift cards worth over $2,400.

Gift Giving Ideas

Do you prefer to donate a gift, but aren’t sure what to give? We’ve got you covered. Feel free to give items from this list, or use it as creative inspiration!

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Baby & Toddler
(0-3 Years)

  1. Soft baby blanket

  2. Board book set

  3. Stacking toy/rings

  4. Musical toy (like a baby drum or xylophone)

  5. Shape sorter toy

  6. Plush animal with rattle

  7. Toddler bath toy set

  8. Fisher-Price Little People set

  9. Baby activity mat

  10. Duplo starter set

Preschool & Early Elementary
(4-7 Years)

  1. Play-Doh set with tools

  2. Melissa & Doug wooden puzzle

  3. Magna Doodle or drawing board

  4. Beginner LEGO set

  5. Sidewalk chalk and bubble kit

  6. Barbie or action figure

  7. Matchbox/Hot Wheels cars with track starter pack

  8. Doll stroller or play set

  9. Paw Patrol or Bluey toy set

  10. Craft kit (beads, coloring supplies, stickers)

Elementary
(8-11 Years)

  1. Nerf blaster

  2. Uno + card game bundle

  3. LEGO Creator set

  4. Science experiment kit (volcano, slime, etc.)

  5. Remote control car

  6. Sketch pad with colored pencils/markers

  7. Fidget toy set

  8. Soccer ball or basketball

  9. Art/craft kit (friendship bracelets, painting set)

  10. Small LEGO Minecraft or Star Wars kit

Pre-Teens & Teens
(12-17 Years)

  1. Wireless earbuds (budget-friendly)

  2. Portable Bluetooth speaker

  3. $25 movie theater gift card

  4. Cozy throw blanket

  5. Water bottle (Hydro Flask style or Stanley dupe)

  6. LED room lights/strip lights

  7. Hoodie (gender-neutral, solid color)

  8. Journal with pens

  9. Sports equipment (football, volleyball, basketball)

  10. Puzzle or strategy board game (Catan Jr, Ticket to Ride, etc.)

Teen-Friendly
(Practical + Fun)

  1. Beanie + glove set

  2. Makeup starter kit (neutral palette + brushes)

  3. Nail polish set

  4. Backpack or sling bag

  5. Portable charger/power bank

  6. Fun graphic t-shirt

  7. Bath & Body Works lotion + body spray set

  8. Wireless mouse/keyboard combo (budget version)

  9. Puzzle book bundle (crosswords, Sudoku, etc.)

  10. Headphones (wired, good quality under $25)

About Our Community Partner

DCCCA Family Preservation works to keep families out of the foster system by walking alongside them during difficult seasons. Their mission is to:

  • Build on family strengths

  • Provide crisis management, in-home therapy, and skill-building

  • Connect families with community resources

  • Support recovery for those struggling with addiction

Every gift you give through the BLESS Foster Tree directly supports families as they work toward stability, hope, and healing.

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