For decades, Cape Ann non-profits Action Inc., Pathways for Children, & Wellspring House have worked hard to make the holidays easier for families with limited financial resources. With help from our generous community, we have provided toys, books, pajamas, and gift cards to tens of thousands of families through our combined efforts.

Donate now & make the holidays brighter for local families

Christmas in July - Participating Restaurants

We’ve partnered with some of our favorite local restaurants to kick start our fundraising efforts through the month of July. 

Check back soon for a list of locations!

You Can Help Us This Holiday Season

We are accepting monetary gifts and donations of new, unwrapped toys.

Gift Drop-Off

 A list of locations and dates for toy drop off will be updated in November.

Cash Donation

Cash donations can be made via credit/debit card or using the form below. Checks should be made payable and mailed to Action Inc., 180 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930. Please note Cape Ann Kids Fund in the check memo.

Amazon Wishlist

Check back in November for a list of toys we know kids will love. Your order will be shipped directly to us! 

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

The Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund is now closed for the season. We encourage you to reach out to other community supports that might be available to you.

AS INSCRIÇÕES JÁ ESTÃO FECHADAS

O Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund está fechado para a temporada. Incentivamos você a entrar em contato com outros suportes comunitários que possam estar disponíveis para você.

LAS SOLICITUDES YA ESTÁN CERRADAS

El Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund ya está cerrado por la temporada. Le recomendamos que se comunique con otros apoyos comunitarios que puedan estar disponibles para usted.

 

About the Cape Ann Kids Fund

For decades, Cape Ann’s non-profits have worked hard to make the holidays easier for families with limited financial resources. With help from our generous community, we have provided toys, books, pajamas, and gift cards to tens of thousands of families through our combined efforts.

The mission of Action Inc. is to advance economic equity and foster a thriving community on Cape Ann and beyond. Action Inc. offers programs that bring positive change to people’s lives, including affordable housing, homelessness prevention, home heating assistance and energy efficiency, and job training and education.

Pathways for Children provides full-day, year-round education, support, programs, and activities for children and families impacted by economic and social inequities. Their programs serve more than 2,500 individuals from North Shore communities every year.

Wellspring House inspires families and adults on the North Shore to achieve employment and financial security through stable housing, education, job training and career readiness.

Contact Us

For questions about toy donations, please call 351-350-4426 or email info@capeannkids.org.

For information regarding cash donations, please call 978-282-1000 x 109 or email mmerlin@actioninc.org

If you need assistance with your application or have questions about the program, please call 351-350-4426 or email info@capeannkids.org.