Registration opens Saturday, November 1 for the Community Assistance Program’s (CAP) Community Toy Store.
The program offers new toys and gift cards at a markdown of about 80 percent that will be displayed in a store-like manner. Pre-registration is required and will be open through Sunday, November 30.
Families are eligible to register if they live in the Blaine school district, meet the income guidelines for free or reduced lunch and are not receiving other forms of gift assistance.
The toy store will take place 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, December 11 and Friday, December 12 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, December 13 at Christian Way Community Church, 1733 H Street, suite 260, in the Blaine International Plaza.
On Thursday, November 20, Westside Pizza will host a fundraiser, and those who order using the code “Blaine Toy Store” will have 25 percent of their sale donated to the program. The fundraiser will take place at the Blaine location at 1733 H Street, suite 200, and is hosted on World Children’s Day.
On Thursday, November 20, Westside Pizza will host a fundraiser where 25 percent of sales will go to the toy store if customers order with the code “Blaine Toy Store.” The fundraiser will take place at the Blaine location at 1733 H Street, suite 200, and is hosted on World Children’s Day.
CAP provides resources to families with additional financial needs in the Blaine, Birch Bay, Custer and Point Roberts communities.
The program runs on community donations, with many ways to donate. Those who purchase toys to donate from Launching Success Learning Store in Bellingham are eligible for 15 percent off their purchase. A wish list is available on Amazon, and monetary donations are also accepted, with proceeds going to nonprofits in the community. Donation information can be found at blainecap.org.
Cash is the only accepted form of payment. People who require additional financial assistance may apply for vouchers after registering at blainecap.org. Those unable to register online may call 530/828-5195.
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