Resources
Ready to Adopt for the Holidays?
The goal of the Village of Hope program is to focus on making the holidays better for kids in the Seacoast community that need our help most. The ages of the kids range from 0-18 and all their needs will be different. All of the children randomly chosen for the program will have specific requests and those will be listed on the adoption cards on our Facebook group. While we don’t limit the amount of gifts you can or should provide a child or family that you adopt, we do encourage our donors to focus on 4 key areas: Want, Need, Wear, and Read.
What is a Want?
A want is a gift that a child requests such as a toy. This category is based on the child’s current interest and will be provided by the families. This could be something such as dinosaurs, dolls, toy trucks or video games. The type of toy is provided by the families and then you can then find the perfect gift to surprise your adopted child.
What is a Need?
A need is a something that is requested by the adopted family for the child. This could include anything from diapers to sports equipment such as a new soccer ball; or even a new backpack for school. These items tend to be a more specific request and will be requested on your child’s adoption card.
What is a Wear?
A wear is an item of clothing the child needs. This could be a winter jacket, snow boots, or even gloves and hat to get them through the cold New England winters. The child’s size and other information will be provided to you. If you’d like to donate the wear items in advance of your other items so that the child can use it right away, that is an option too!
What is a read?
A read is an education item for the child. This can be a book with their favorite characters, an interactive book, or even a coloring and activity book to keep the child engaged in learning.
Have Questions for Other Adopters?
Village for Hope has a Facebook group page that is dedicated to our adopters only. Here you ask questions to the admins. You’ll be sure to get your questions answered quickly. and can even ask questions and get some helpful tips for other adopters.. Whether you whether your are first time adopter or a returning supporter, this is a great resource and a wonderful community or people.. Come join us!
Ready to Drop Off Your Gifts for Your Family?
Please read the adopter FAQs for more information ,and visit our adopter Facebook page. for the latest updates.and to ask questions in real-time.. Just a reminder, all gifts must be unwrapped. and dropped off either in person to the family or in a drop box location no later than December 6th.
Prior to drop off, it is required that you send one or two pictures of each gift to your moderator. Please include the family number and child’s age on your emails or Facebook messages to us with the photos. Once that’s all set, we are ready to deliver your donations.
If you are planning to deliver your gifs directly, please contact your assigned moderator to arrange your drop off for your adopted child or family.
You can also drop your gifts off at one of the locations listed below. For location drop off, please consolidate your donations into bags that are separated out by child and be sure that the family number and child’s age is clearly marked on the package. This will help us make sure your gifts stay together for each child and will allow us to expedite delivery to the families.
Check out this post on our adopter Facebook group to get inspiration on how to easily deliver your unwrapped gifts, while still keep that fun holiday spirit! Please note, the bag containing the gifts does not need to be fancy. As long as the gifts for each child are together and the packages are clearly marked, you are good to go!
2023 Gift Drop Box Locations
Below are our drop box locations for the your donation gifts.. If you have any questions or issues dropping off your gifts, please reach out to us!
903 Salon
903 Central Avenue
Dover, NH 03820
Our drop box is located inside.
Hours:
Mon-Sun: 9 am - 6 pm
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Commerce Way
230 Commerce Way
Portsmouth, NH 03301
Our drop box is located inside.
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
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M & T Bank
8 Norton Street
South Berwick, ME 03908
Our drop box is located in the lobby.
Hours:
Mon-Thur: 9 am - 4 pm
Fri: 9 am - 6 pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
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McConnell Center
61 Locust Street
Dover, NH 03820
Please add attn: Linda Jarvis on packages.
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 9 am - 3 pm (Door 1)
Mon-Fri: 7 am- 9pm (Door 2 downstairs)
Sat-Sun: 9 am - 4 pm (Door 2 downstairs)
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Postal Center USA
39s Main Street
Rochester, NH 03829
Our drop box is located inside.
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8:30 am-5:30 pm
Sat: 9 am-1 pm
Sun: Closed
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Coldwell Banker Realty
11 Maplewood Avenue, Suite C
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Our drop box is located inside.
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 9 am - 6 pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
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Speed of Sound/Audio Experts
85 Main Street
Somersworth, NH 03878
Our drop box is located in the lobby.
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 9 am - 5:30 pm
Sat: 10 am - 3 pm
Sun: Closed
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Not Ready to Adopt? Help in Other Ways!
Not ready to adopt a child or family this year? That’s ok! There are other ways you can help us make holiday dreams come true. Simply make a donation to our PayPal and we will adopt a child on your behalf. You can also help us with filler gifts for families by picking an item or two on our Amazon wishlist and having it delivered to a Village of Hope team member, or drop it off at one of our gift drop box locations. Interested in volunteering for Village of Hope? We’d love to hear from you!