ANGEL STORE BEGINNINGS
Carmel Valley resident Dorothy McEwen founded the Carmel Valley Angel Project in about 1995, originally as a Holiday “Store” set up to provide toys, books, clothing, sleeping bags, blankets, school supplies, food and more for those who don't have the resources to have a bountiful Christmas. Our team of experienced buyers hit the stores with a list created from knowledge of the needs of the community. Each family has a specified time scheduled to come and do their holiday "shopping." Join our generous individuals, civic groups and businesses who help create a wonderful memory for local families.
In 2017, 75 families were able to receive this extra help to make their holidays special. The shopping committee searches all year for the best bargains and definitely takes advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. New toys and gift items are also collected in holiday barrels placed at various businesses around November 1. (See locations on Donate page.) The generosity of our community is amazing and provides almost all the toys needed for the children.
Besides providing toys, the store offers practical items like fleece jackets, socks, and books. The store also provides games, food staples, and fresh produce.
Students at Tularcitos Elementary School stuff stockings with goodies for elementary aged children. A women's group at St Dunstan's church fills our shelves in with lovely new books for the age levels needed. A local girl scout troop provides fresh baked cookies for volunteers and shoppers, and another one decorates large gift bags for the effort.
Special thanks to the parishioners of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, and to the Board of Directors of the Carmel Valley Recreation and Park District for their participation.
If you are able to volunteer in the store, please send us a message through the form below or call Ann, our Volunteer Coordinator, at 659-5449. If you are able to make a a tax-deductible donation for the shopping list, you may use the secure donate button on our DONATE page or simply mail a check to:
Carmel Valley Angel Project, Inc.
P. O. Box 1305
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Federal Tax ID#: 91-21 58732. We are a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization.
Besides providing toys, the store offers practical items like fleece jackets, socks, and books. The store also provides games, food staples, and fresh produce.
Students at Tularcitos Elementary School stuff stockings with goodies for elementary aged children. A women's group at St Dunstan's church fills our shelves in with lovely new books for the age levels needed. A local girl scout troop provides fresh baked cookies for volunteers and shoppers, and another one decorates large gift bags for the effort.
Special thanks to the parishioners of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, and to the Board of Directors of the Carmel Valley Recreation and Park District for their participation.
If you are able to volunteer in the store, please send us a message through the form below or call Ann, our Volunteer Coordinator, at 659-5449. If you are able to make a a tax-deductible donation for the shopping list, you may use the secure donate button on our DONATE page or simply mail a check to:
Carmel Valley Angel Project, Inc.
P. O. Box 1305
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Federal Tax ID#: 91-21 58732. We are a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization.