Kent Station is sharing the holiday spirit this season by giving back to children and families in the community. In partnership with BECU, Calvary Community Church, Project U(th), and Kiwanis Key Club, Kent Station is sponsoring a Giving Tree, accepting donations for holiday meals for families in need, and offering a gift-wrapping station.
All donations benefit programs supported and operated by Kent Youth & Family Services, a nonprofit serving Kent and South King County families for 40 years.
Located in Kent Station Plaza just outside AMC Theatres, the Giving Tree holds tags for more than 250 families and children. Each tag lists all the pertinent information, along with a need (e.g., warm coat) and a wish (e.g., Barbie doll).
Local businesses and community members are encouraged to participate by fulfilling wishes and needs and depositing the unwrapped gifts in the Big Red Box inside AMC Theatres by Dec. 15.
To kick off the holiday season, Kent Station eagerly selected a family from the Giving Tree. “Our goal is to give our chosen family the best and biggest Christmas ever,” said Kent Station general manager John Hinds. “And we encourage other local businesses to participate in this worthwhile program that truly makes a difference for families in need who are located right here in Kent.”
For those who want to help but do not have time to shop, you can provide a holiday meal for families. Just $39 will purchase a holiday meal for an entire family, through Angel Food and Calvary Community Church.
To participate, contact Kent Station at 253-856-2301, ext. 101 for more details.
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