It is time to prepare again for our St. Nicholas Celebration at Reformation! Here’s how you can participate:
- Give a direct financial donation to any of the agencies listed below.
- Shop for gifts and bring them, unwrapped, to worship by December 7, 2025 for a special blessing in worship.
- Use the agency Amazon wish lists provided to ship directly to the organization or place an order from any online merchant and have your purchased items delivered ATTN: St. Nick to Reformation no later than December 4.
Please contact St. Nicholas’ helper Pastor Eileen with questions.
Caring for Friends (formerly Aid for Friends)
This ministry serves isolated homebound persons, primarily the frail elderly, in the Greater Philadelphia area, with free daily home-cooked meals delivered weekly by volunteer visitors. The goal is to help people enhance their quality of life, maintain their independence, and remain in their own homes for as long as possible.
Their wish list includes the following: shelf stable, non-perishable foods, single serve items that can be used for snack bags (juice bags, fruit cups, applesauce cups, granola bars, oatmeal packaets, etc.).
Chester Eastside, Inc.
A respected force for good in Chester, this agency provides food and clothing ministries, basic tutoring and educational enrichment programs, crisis counseling and community advocacy programs.
St. Nick’s Shopping List: Target and Wal-Mart gift cards in an envelope marked “Chester Eastside.” Please indicate the amount on the envelope. $25 gift cards preferred.
Lutheran Settlement House
Since its founding in 1902, LSH has served vulnerable children, adults and families living in the inner city. Today they serve the newly homeless, abused women and children, and low-income seniors.
They are in need of gifts for babies through to older adults including:
– Coloring books (all ages), Dolls (diverse), Board games, playing cards, Fidget Toys, Fun socks, $25 gift cards (Target, Walmart, Amazon, Wawa, Sephora, Ulta, Movies), Art supplies, Craft kits, Skincare kits, Tech accessories (phone chargers, pop sockets, Bluetooth speakers)
Migrant Ministry of Chester County
This ministry works year-round with people who harvest mushrooms in Kennett Square, providing warm clothing, legal counsel, education and additional support programs. Migrant Ministry of Chester county seeks to provide new full-size blankets for their clients this holiday season.
St. Nick’s Shopping List: New full-size blankets, socks, gloves, scarves for men, women, boys and girls.
KenCrest
KenCrest supports community development by exploring possibilities, mobilizing resources, and empowering dreams through work in early childhood development and with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
– Baby dolls, Sensory toys, Building Blocks, Wooden puzzles, Cars, trucks, trains
Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
– Magna-Tiles, Spiderman toys, Play-Doh, Kinetic sand, Toy cars, Hot Wheels, Play food/cooking sets
Upper Elementary (Ages 8-12)
– Remote control cars, Arts and crafts kits, Jewelry making kits
All Children (Ages 4+)
– Coloring Books, Barbie Dolls, Lego Sets, Markers
Domestic Abuse Project
Domestic Abuse Project provides services for partners and their families who are in abusive relationships.
St. Nick’s Shopping List: Gift cards ($25 to Giant, Acme, Target, Walmart, Aldi, Wawa) packaged single serve snacks and drinks, cleaning supplies, pillows, feminine products, basic sweatshirts & pants (ie Hanes brand – unisex, Small through 3XL, no designs, neutral colors), socks, basic women’s underwear in all sizes