CHILDREN’S EVENTS
Heartfelt Hangout - Gifts of Hope at Target!
🎁 A.N.A.’s Friends Presents: Gifts of Hope at Target!
📍 Target – Gulf Coast Town Center
📅 Saturday, December 6th | ⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📫 10000 Gulf Center Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33913
The most magical season of the year is here — and A.N.A.’s Friends is celebrating it in the sweetest way possible! 💫
Join us for Gifts of Hope, a heartwarming Heartfelt Hangout designed to help foster youth experience the true joy of giving. This special day lets every child become a little holiday hero — spreading love, thoughtfulness, and cheer throughout the aisles of Target!
Each child will receive a $200 Target gift card to share the holiday spirit in three meaningful ways:
🎁 $150 to shop for their loved ones
💖 $25 to pick out something special for themselves
✨ $25 for wrapping supplies to make every gift shine
Our cheerful volunteer elves will be stationed throughout the store to help every child choose the perfect presents and wrap them with love! To make shopping a breeze, please have each child arrive with their completed wish list (this will be provided by A.N.A.’s Friends) for the loved ones they plan to shop for — it helps our elves guide them with holiday magic and ease.
🎄 Event Details & Important Info
Confirmed registrants will receive an email with a link to choose a designated arrival time.
Arrival times will be staggered in 15-minute intervals between 9 AM–1 PM so every child receives plenty of support and attention.
A caregiver must remain present with the child throughout the event.
Shopping funds cannot be used to purchase weapons, alcohol, or similar items.
Space is very limited and spots will fill quickly! A waitlist will be created once registration reaches capacity
This event is one of our most cherished A.N.A.’s Friends traditions — a celebration of generosity, joy, and togetherness that reminds us all what the holiday season is truly about.
🎅✨ Don’t wait — registration will fill up fast! Join us in making this holiday season magical, meaningful, and full of hope at Gifts of Hope 2025!
LEE COUNTY SANTA’S WORKSHOP SHOPPER REGISTRATION - SEE FLYER FOR MORE DETAILS!
Thanks to the generosity of our amazing donors, the A.N.A.'s Friends Operations Center will transform into Santa’s Workshop, overflowing with toys, games, and holiday treasures. Child welfare professionals are invited to “shop” the North Pole for the perfect gifts for the children you serve. You’ll be welcomed by our merry team of elves — staff and volunteers alike — ready to spread cheer, share festive treats, and help you find just the right presents. Currently, this event is only open to shoppers who are currently active as a Child Welfare Case Manager, Guardian ad Litem Volunteer or Child Advocate Manager. This event is not open to caregivers or foster parents at this time. Caregivers or foster parents who want to make sure their child receives gifts should reach out to their assigned Case Manager or GAL Volunteer to ensure the child in their care is registered.
charlotte COUNTY SANTA’S WORKSHOP SHOPPER REGISTRATION - SEE FLYER FOR MORE DETAILS!
Thanks to the generosity of our amazing donors, the Guardian ad Litem Office will transform into Santa’s Workshop, overflowing with toys, games, and holiday treasures. Child welfare professionals are invited to “shop” the North Pole for the perfect gifts for the children you serve. You’ll be welcomed by our merry team of elves — staff and volunteers alike — ready to spread cheer, share festive treats, and help you find just the right presents. Currently, this event is only open to shoppers who are currently active as a Child Welfare Case Manager, Guardian ad Litem Volunteer or Child Advocate Manager. This event is not open to caregivers or foster parents at this time. Caregivers or foster parents who want to make sure their child receives gifts should reach out to their assigned Case Manager or GAL Volunteer to ensure the child in their care is registered.
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