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It's that wonderful time of the year when MeFi gathers its resources and warm wishes to help those who need them. For those who want to go directly to the wish lists, here's the one on Amazon and here's the one on Target. [more inside]
posted by houseofdanie on Dec 4, 2019 - 45 comments

Hello and happy winter! I just received our packet of letters for the annual gift drive (the 11th!) and I will have the wish list posted sometime before the end of the day on Monday, the 25th. If you would like to receive an email right before I do that, you can sign up here. A couple of bits of business: [more inside]
posted by houseofdanie on Nov 19, 2019 - 11 comments

It's here! (Finally!) This year's drive marks a decade of MetaFilter's donations to New York Cares' Winter Wishes program. More details are inside, but for those in a hurry, here's the link right to the wish list. [more inside]
posted by houseofdanie on Dec 12, 2018 - 30 comments

Update today from houseofdanie, fearless organizer of the Winter Wishes Gift Drive: she's had some real-life setbacks that delayed the start this year, but it is happening. [more inside]
posted by LobsterMitten on Dec 11, 2018 - 2 comments

Yes, it's here! It's that beautiful time of every year where the MetaFilter community comes together to fulfill wishes for people as part of New York Cares' Winter Wishes program (and sometimes more). This year, we have kiddies, we have teens, we have seniors... and all we need is you. [Skip the details, show me the list!] [more inside]
posted by houseofdanie on Nov 14, 2017 - 57 comments

I just wanted to offer a final wrap-up of what MeFi's generosity accomplished this year. It's pretty amazing. [more inside]
posted by houseofdanie on Dec 18, 2016 - 8 comments

It's the most... wonderful tiiime... of the year. It might not feel like it, but given how 2016 has shaped up, this might actually be it! We have a tradition every winter where MetaFilter members come together to bring joy to others for the holidays. Via New York Cares' Winter Wishes program, we fulfill wishes from children's letters -- and for the past two years, from seniors' letters, too. (Skip the details, show me the list!) [more inside]
posted by houseofdanie on Nov 12, 2016 - 49 comments

It's that fantastic time of every year where MetaFilter members reach out to bring joy to others for the holidays! Via New York Cares' Winter Wishes program, we've created a beautiful annual tradition of coming together to provide gifts for kids -- and this year, some seniors. (Skip the details, show me the list!) [more inside]
posted by houseofdanie on Dec 1, 2015 - 53 comments

It's that fantastic time of the year when MetaFilter comes together to provide gifts for kids! (Spare me the details, just give me the list.) [more inside]
posted by houseofdanie on Nov 2, 2014 - 64 comments

Time for the 5th Annual Mefi Holiday Gift Drive for Children! Come right in and see how you can help out. [more inside]
posted by ThePinkSuperhero on Nov 13, 2013 - 118 comments

Hello all you Santas out there! Time once again for our (4th!) annual holiday gift drive for children. Step inside to see how you can help out. [more inside]
posted by ThePinkSuperhero on Nov 21, 2012 - 76 comments

Hello all, it's time once again for the (3rd!) annual holiday gift drive. Step right in for more information on how you can get involved. [more inside]
posted by ThePinkSuperhero on Nov 9, 2011 - 75 comments

The time has come to give gifts for the Metafilter Cares Holiday Gift Drive! Please step right in to find out how you can help... [more inside]
posted by ThePinkSuperhero on Nov 18, 2010 - 105 comments