Make the Season Bright for Cape Ann Kids!
The Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund supports children in our community by providing gifts for families who are experiencing economic hardship.
Action Inc., Pathways for Children, and Wellspring House, Inc. are proud to team up once again to provide support for more than 1,400 children living in Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester, Essex, and Ipswich.
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 Holiday Fund in the check memo.
Wishlist
Check back in November for a list of toys we know kids will love. Your order will be shipped directly to us!
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for the 2026 Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund will be available October 1 – December 1.
COMO SE INSCREVER
As inscrições para o Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund 2026 estarão disponíveis em 1 de outubro – 1 de dezembro.
CÓMO HACER SU SOLICITUD
Las solicitudes para Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund 2026 estarán disponibles el 1 de octubre – 1 de diciembre.
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
If you need assistance with your application or have questions about the program, please call 351-237-2585 or email info@capeannkids.org
For information regarding cash or toy donations, please call 978-282-1000 x 109 or email mmerlin@actioninc.org