Summary
Organization name
Arapahoe Santa Claus Shop Inc
1959
Tax id (EIN)
23-7177636
Category
Human Services
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
PO BOX 2004CENTENNIAL, CO 80161
Littleton, CO, US
Englewood, CO, US
Sheridan, CO, US
Since 1959 the Arapahoe Santa Claus Shop has helped thousands of children in Littleton, Englewood and Sheridan have a brighter holiday. Parents “shop” for free gifts, books, and a bag of stocking stuffer items for their children age 10 and younger, plus one game per family. Wearable socks, knitted hats, and fringed fleece blankets are also available for the children. Families who live in or attend school in Littleton, Sheridan or Englewood may participate.
Our shoppers focus on safety and functionality of age appropriate toys. The “shop” is open for 3 days after Thanksgiving and provides an easy and safe place for parents to choose special holiday gifts for their children.
The organization is run by volunteers and relies on local community support. Your donation will provide gifts that will help create Christmas morning magic for families in our community.
Santa Claus Shop offers families who live in or attend school in Littleton, Sheridan or Englewood and are experiencing financial need an opportunity to “shop” for free gifts from Santa for their children age ten and under.
History
The Arapahoe Santa Claus shop was created in 1959 to provide gifts for families in need in Englewood, Sheridan and Littleton. Toys, mostly used, were collected as well as books and clothing. Bikes were given a tune-up and paint. Dolls were repaired and given new, volunteer-made outfits.
Notable Changes Over the Years
• The Arapahoe Santa Claus Shop now offers mostly new toys with a few exceptions such as bicycles and large toddler toys.
• The number of families has fluctuated over the decades but currently serves well over 1000 children per year.
• Our current “shop” home is St James Presbyterian Church at the corner of Belleview and Lowell Blvd and is open for three days the week following Thanksgiving.
How Families Become Involved
Families live or go to school within the Littleton, Sheridan and Englewood school district boundaries. Families learn about the shop through schools, churches and nonprofit agencies. Families must register online in advance to shop at the Arapahoe Santa Claus Shop.
Organization name
Arapahoe Santa Claus Shop Inc
1959
Tax id (EIN)
23-7177636
Category
Human Services
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
PO BOX 2004Littleton, CO, US
Englewood, CO, US
Sheridan, CO, US