 GIFT HOPE MGM 2023
Wednesday, November 29 | 4:30 – 6:30 pm | Stegall Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church, 2415 W. Cloverdale Rd., Montgomery Join us at the First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, November 29th from 4:30pm – 6:30pm, where you can learn about the non-profit work of the Capital Area Adult Literacy Council and many other River Region non-profits, buy alternative gifts of support for people on your shopping list, and enjoy snacks, activities, holiday music, and door prizes while you shop. Gift Hope 2023 is a Christmas-time event to raise funds for River Region nonprofits, including CAALC, and to educate the community about the work these organizations do. This annual one-stop shopping opportunity to make a donation in the name of individuals you wish to honor. The “shopper” receives a card and envelope to complete and give to the gift recipient announcing the gift/gifts in the recipient’s honor and the name and services of the designated nonprofit(s). Give Hope This Christmas to someone in need. By making a purchase through Gift Hope this year, you are helping to fund specific needs of the Capital Area Adult Literacy Council and other nonprofit organizations – for example, books and educational materials for adults who struggle with reading, a week’s worth of hot meals for an elderly couple in need, or one night’s shelter for a homeless family. Gifts will be available at various price points from $5 to $50. Your donation is tax-deductible. If you cannot join us in-person on Nov 29th, there is also an “online shopping” option! Gift Hope shopping is available online at fumcmontgomery.org/gifthope/ from November 29 through December 11. Brief videos featuring each nonprofit, a link to their website, and a shopping menu of available gifts will be online beginning on November 29.  GIFT HOPE MGM 2022
Saturday, December 3 | 10 am – Noon | Cloverdale Park, 2415 W. Cloverdale Rd., Montgomery Gift Hope 2022, the annual, community wide, alternative gift fair, will feature numerous nonprofits that serve “the least of these” in our community and will offer shoppers the opportunity to make a donation for specific items in honor of another. Give Hope This Christmas to someone in need. It will be the perfect Christmas gift for: children and grandchildren of all ages, teachers, colleagues, friends, and loved ones who are “hard to shop for”. New this year (!) will be Christmas music by First United Methodist Church’s children’s choirs, games for children, door prizes and That’s My Dog food truck. By supporting Gift Hope, you are helping to fund specific needs of the Capital Area Adult Literacy Council and other nonprofit organizations – for example, books and educational materials for adults who struggle with reading, a week’s worth of hot meals for an elderly couple in need, or one night’s shelter for a homeless family. (Gifts will be available at a variety of prices, most starting at $5.) The gift recipient will receive from the gift purchaser a card announcing the gift made in the recipient’s name and the name of the designated nonprofits. Join us at the the outdoor community event in Cloverdale Park on Saturday, December 3rd from 10:00am – 12:00pm, where you can learn about the non-profit work of the Capital Area Adult Literacy Council and many other River Region non-profits, buy alternative gifts of support for people on your shopping list, and enjoy food and activities while you shop. There will also be an “online shopping” option as well! Gift Hope shopping is available online at www.fumcmontgomery.org/gifthope/ from November 20 through December 6. Brief videos featuring each nonprofit, a link to their website, and a shopping menu of gifts will be available online beginning on November 20.  GIFT HOPE MGM 2021
Saturday, December 4 | 10 am – Noon | Cloverdale Park, 2415 W. Cloverdale Rd., Montgomery Rather than buying a new necktie or scarf for friends, family members, or co-workers (that, let's be real, they'll rarely use), rethink the traditional Christmas gift by giving them a better alternative – the gift of hope to someone in need. Gift Hope MGM, an alternative gift fair, exists to support 30 River Region nonprofits and to educate the community about the work these organizations do by hosting a Christmas-time event that allows people to purchase a variety of “gifts” in honor of a friend or loved one. These gifts don’t go under your tree, rather they help dozens of community organizations make a positive and tangible impact in lives all across the River Region by fulfilling specific needs suggested by area nonprofit. By supporting Gift Hope MGM, you are helping to fund specific needs of the Capital Area Adult Literacy Council and other organizations – for example, books and educational materials for adults who struggle with reading, a week’s worth of hot meals for an elderly couple in need, or one night’s shelter for a homeless family. (Gifts will be available at a variety of prices, starting at $5.) The “shopper” receives a card and envelope to complete and give to the gift recipient announcing the gift(s) in the recipient’s honor and the name and services of the designated nonprofit(s). There are two ways to shop Gift Hope MGM 2021:
 GIFT HOPE MGM 2020
Saturday, December 5 | 10 am – Noon | Cloverdale Park, 2415 W. Cloverdale Rd., Montgomery Gift Hope MGM will offer people in the River Region an opportunity to rethink the traditional Christmas gift, by giving them a better alternative – giving hope to someone in need. Gift Hope MGM, an alternative gift fair, exists to support area ministries and nonprofits by hosting an event that allows people to purchase a variety of “gifts” in honor or in memory of a friend or loved one. These gifts don’t go under your tree, rather they help dozens of community organizations make a positive and tangible impact in lives all across the River Region. By supporting Gift Hope MGM, you are helping to fund specific needs of the Capital Area Adult Literacy Council and other organizations – for example, books and educational materials for adults who struggle with reading, a week’s worth of hot meals for an elderly couple in need, or one night’s shelter for a homeless family. (Gifts will be available at a variety of prices, starting at $5.) The gift recipient will receive from the gift purchaser a card announcing the gift(s) made in the recipient’s name and the name(s) of the designated nonprofits. Gift Hope MGM 2020 is an outdoor, community event sponsored by the Church & Society Work Area of the First United Methodist Church in Cloverdale Park. Join us on Saturday, December 5 (inclement weather day December 6) and support us. Online shopping is available now through December 13 at www.fumcmontgomery.org/gifthope/.  GIFT HOPE MGM | A new way to give this Christmas
Saturday, December 7 | 9 am – Noon | FUMC Montgomery Gift Hope MGM will offer people in the River Region an opportunity to rethink the traditional Christmas gift, by giving them a better alternative – giving hope to someone in need. Gift Hope MGM, formerly the Alternative Gift Fair, exists to support area ministries and nonprofits by hosting an event that allows people to purchase a variety of “gifts” in honor or in memory of a friend or loved one. These gifts don’t end up under your tree, rather they end up helping dozens of organizations make a positive and tangible impact in lives all across the River Region. By supporting Gift Hope MGM, you are helping to fund specific needs of the Capital Area Adult Literacy Council and other organizations – for example, books and educational materials for adults who struggle with reading, a week’s worth of hot meals for an elderly couple in need, or one night’s shelter for a homeless family. (Gifts will be available at a variety of prices, starting at $5.) The gift recipient will receive from the gift purchaser a card announcing the gift/gifts made in the recipient’s name and the name/names of the designated nonprofits. Gift Hope is being sponsored by the Church & Society Work Area of the First United Methodist Church in Cloverdale Park. Come to the event on December 7 and support us. Online shopping will be available December 8 – December 15 at www.fumcmontgomery.org/gifthopemgm/. |