The amazon and local wish list are now public for those who wish to sponsor kids who are were nominated for the 2021 First Noel with First Responders event! We have 30 kids nominated this year! With the rumors of there being shortages, we decided to release the wish lists out earlier this year.
There are multiple ways to donate and sponsor kids in the event this year. This link https://a.co/0sy4JPV will take you to the amazon wish list or you may purchase gifts that are set aside by our local businesses. The businesses listed will have items set aside, just let them know you are there to purchase the items for the first responder event. It may take a few days for some businesses to have the items ready to be purchased.
Each child will receive a set amount of Oakes Bucks to spend at local businesses to purchase gifts for their family members. If you would like to donate towards the Oakes Bucks, please contact Kausha Magill at the Oakes Chamber office 701-742-3508. The kids will be given special Oakes Bucks, so businesses are aware they are from the first responder event.
Deadline to purchase items and donate is December 4th! We want to make sure all gifts arrive on time to be delivered on December 19th.
We are able to continue this event each year because of the huge support that we receive from the community. We are humbled each year by the amount of donations that we receive.
On December 19th, Oakes first responders will be escorting Santa to the child's residence to deliver the gifts. Thank you for your continued support!