Christmas Pajama Project

Every year at Thrive we host a pajama Christmas party. We decided early on that since for many of the kids we are their extended family, and for some the only family they have in the area, we wanted them to experience a big loud crazy fun family Christmas Eve/Christmas morning with a big family and we needed to make it as close to that experience as possible including pajamas, good food, Christmas stories, family gathered around and a gift to open...they even bring their favorite stuffed animal or doll,and a pillow or blankie for the evening. It's a very special evening.

We also found that some kids need pajamas, some need pajamas that fit, some need pajamas that make them feel special for such a special time. Not only are they excited to wear them for this wonderful event with their extended family but they can't wait to go to sleep on Christmas Eve in their new pjs and to wake up on Christmas morning and run to their tree in them as well.

Sometimes we take the small things for granted not realizing they are the big things.

As a separate part of our Giving Tree event this year we are adding the Pajama Project for anyone who would like to donate a new pair of pajamas or a gown to a child for Christmas. Children in need of pjs will have their sizes ready by November 15th. Contact us if you would like to donate. Donations do not have to be wrapped, they can come in a gift bag and dropped off at our location on either Dec 12th 5:30-7pm or Saturday Dec 14th 9:00-11am, preferably Dec 12th if possible. Or any Thursday before then.