Habitat Kids’ Christmas Party

Sea Island Habitat for Humanity staff, volunteers, and homeowners welcomed Santa Clause to the Habitat office on December 15, 2011 for the 3rd Annual Habitat Kids’ Christmas Party. Over 80 children came to the party and each child was greeted by Santa and given a gift. The conference room at Sea Island Habitat office literally bounced with the energy of excited children and their parents.

Guests enjoyed refreshments and a number of Christmas crafts: making paper chains, tree decorations, and thankful hand outlines. Local volunteers and college students from Ohio State and North Western helped with craft activities, Santa’s workshop, serving refreshments, and leading games outside. Thanks to donations of gifts, cookies, decorations, and a lot of volunteer time, we had a wonderful party. The students of Porter Gaud School donated two carloads of beautiful gifts to the party, collected during their toy drive. Sea Island Habitat Board members and other donors also brought in gifts for the children. The Christmas Party planning committee members decorated the space and a group of ladies from Seabrook made 25 DOZEN cookies for the party.

It was heartwarming to experience the true spirit of Christmas and the holiday season with children from Habitat families made possible by the generosity of volunteers and donors. We hope to host the event again next year.