Holiday Gift Drive

UPDATE: Our holiday gift drive has ended, but you can still help local single parents in college and their children by giving a year-end donation today. Thank you for your support!

Sign up to shop for a PSS child or parent! Help us provide gifts and toys to PSS families this holiday season. You can help in a few different ways:

Option 1: Want to shop in person? Choose to shop for one child, shop for multiple children, or shop for a single parent. Choose the age and gender of your recipients(s) and start shopping! Drop off unwrapped gifts in Huntington Beach on 12/12, 12/14, or 12/16. Sign up here!

Option 2: Want to donate and have us do the shopping? Donate now.

Option 3: Want to skip the stores and shop online? Shop our Amazon wishlist for toys pulled directly from PSS kids’ wishlists.

Have another idea about how to support PSS families? Let us know! Contact Stephanie [email protected] (949) 873-0597

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the families in the program?

Project Self-Sufficiency serves low-income single parents who are enrolled in college and their children. Follow us on social media to see updates!

How much should I spend? 

We recommend buying 2-3 gifts per child, with an average value of $20-50 per gift. You are welcome to include a few smaller items as well, but this is not required.

How will you distribute the gifts?

We will pool the gifts and allow the parents to “shop” for items for their children. By signing up for a specific age/gender, you help ensure we have an equitable amount of gifts for each child.

What should I buy?

Check out our Amazon wishlist for real ideas from real kids! Other suggestions:

Babies & Toddlers

• Stuffed animal
• Blanket
• Puzzle
• Bath toys
• Building blocks
• Books
• Educational/musical toys

Kids

• Play Doh sets
• Bubble machine
• Puzzle
• Board games
• Doll
• Stuffed animal
• Walke-talkie set
• Action figures
• Animal figurines
• Legos or building blocks
• Books or art supplies
• Pretend play / dress up toys
• Toy vehicles (Hot Wheels, train set, etc)
• Twin-sized sheets
• Blanket
• Remote-controlled car
• Gift card to Chuck E Cheese, movie theater, Build a Bear, zoo, etc

Teenagers

• Fast food gift cards
• Beanie
• Water bottle
• Headphones
• Cozy blanket
• Board game
• Decorative throw pillow
• Prank toys
• Twinkle lights
• Books or art supplies
• Jewelry
• Makeup
• Puzzles and brainteasers
• Sports equipment (basketball, soccer ball, etc)
• Gift cards for movie tickets, Vans, Nordstrom Rack, Tilly’s, Target

Gift ideas for single parents

• Gift cards for fun things just for them: Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom Rack, TJMaxx, Ross, spa/massage
• Gift cards for essential items: Target, grocery stores, Walmart, Amazon, gas stations
• Blanket
• Queen-sized sheets
• Bath towels
• Bath bombs
• Facial masks
• 2021 planner/calendar/journal
• Soft sweatshirt or cardigan
• Cozy socks/slippers
• Purse
• Skincare products
• Fake plant
• Desk decor
• Candle
• Perfume