Andrew and Rachael Graham, are the founders of Presents with a Purpose!
Presents with a Purpose began when Andrew had a vision his senior year of college to make a difference during the holiday season by impacting the lives of children and their Christmas wish lists. In 2017, he organized a toy and supply drive with drop-off locations, donating the collected items to three large charities in Spokane, WA. We met with each organization to understand their additional needs. One organization mentioned they were trying to build a new location for donations, which inspired us to make our charity more personal and impactful.
We wanted to keep our efforts focused on helping children during the holiday season, so we decided to contact local school principals and counselors to identify children in need during the holiday season. We hear from each school about the gratitude of students and families who receive gifts for the holidays. Some of the stories are truly heartbreaking, from a child's first-ever Christmas gift to a family who lost their home to a fire and couldn't afford Christmas. We try to help all children enjoy the holiday spirit!
We rely solely on private donations and sponsors and are very appreciative of our community's support. We do an annual charity event every year that helps us raise money to help over 225 children within the community. We're also looking to grow as much as possible within the Spokane County and Kootenai County area, so please feel free to reach out if you'd like to get involved, sponsor a child, recommend a school we should sponsor, or sign up to help us volunteer in other ways!
We could not do this without YOU - THANK YOU
OUR HISTORY
How It Began
Our mission is to bring the magic of Christmas to children in need by partnering with schools to identify those who may go without during the holiday season. Through community involvement and generosity, we gather wishlists from children ages 1-18 and connect them with sponsors who help make their holiday dreams come true. By spreading joy through gift-giving, we foster a spirit of kindness and unity, ensuring that every child experiences the warmth and wonder of the season.
OUR MISSION
Why We Give
We envision a world where every child experiences the magic of Christmas, regardless of their circumstances. By fostering community involvement and generosity, we strive to ensure that no child goes without during the holiday season. Through the power of gift-giving, we aim to spread joy, kindness, and unity, creating lasting memories and a brighter future for children in need.
OUR VISION