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Thanks to the incredible generosity and support from our St. Luke’s family, the Circles West Orange Holiday Party and Toy Shop last week was a joyful celebration that brought smiles to so many faces!
We are thrilled to share that a total of 1,268 presents were donated, far surpassing our goal of 300 toys! These donations helped provide a memorable holiday experience for 103 children from underserved families in East Winter Garden, giving families a chance to choose gifts that reflect their kid’s wishes and dreams. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of St. Lukers, we received so many extra gifts that we were able to donate toys to several additional partner organizations, including 8 Waves, Determine Now, and more—helping to spread holiday cheer even further across our community.
This event goes beyond just gift-giving. It offers a meaningful way to support families who are working hard to break the cycle of poverty. Through Circles West Orange, families build long-term financial stability and develop strong support networks. The Toy Shop and Holiday Party help ease the burden many families feel during the holiday season, providing much-needed joy and resources while reminding them they are not alone on this journey.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to the Circles West Orange and Poverty Solutions Group (PSG) teams for their dedicated planning and organizing that laid the foundation for this successful event. We also extend our deep gratitude to the over 150 St. Luke’s volunteers who worked tirelessly to make this event a reality. From pricing, organizing, and transporting toys to decorating, making crafts, serving food, wrapping presents, hosting activities, and singing karaoke. Special thanks as well to Winter Garden City Commissioner Chloe Bronson and Danykqua Faulk, president of One Winter Garden, for attending and showing their support!
Not only was this event a blessing for Circles families, but it also served as a wonderful opportunity to introduce more people to the work of the Poverty Solutions Group, which focuses on empowering families in East Winter Garden.
We couldn’t have done this without the amazing generosity of our donors and volunteers. Thank you for helping us spread holiday cheer and making a lasting impact on our community!
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