Holiday Giving

Holiday Giving

Thank you for your interest in donating to kids and families this holiday season!

Community Members

How It Works

Ways to Give:

  • Shop from Our Amazon Wish Lists
    • Great gift ideas for all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
  • Pick an Age Group
    • Buy gifts for young kids (like ages 0-5) or gift cards for teens.
    • Want to give something big, like a bike or electronics? Contact Lona (info below) to ask what’s needed most.
  • Donate Money
    • We’ll do the shopping for you based on what’s most needed.

  • How to Send Gifts or Money

    • Mail gifts, checks or money orders (made out to “Robyn’s Nest”) to:

    Children’s Wisconsin, Community Services
    C/O Lona Long Velasco
    620 S. 76th St., Suite 120
    Milwaukee, WI 53214

  • Donate Online:

Go to the online donation form.

  • Under “gift designation,” choose “other” and type in “Robyn’s Nest.”

Drop Off Instructions:

  • If you’re giving as a group, please try to drop off gifts together.
  • To drop off in person, contact Lona Long Velasco to schedule a time.
    • Location: Behind the office at 620 S. 76th St., Milwaukee
    • Enter from 74th and Main Street, and go to the southeast corner of the lot.

When to Give:

  • Our staff hands out gifts all December, so the sooner you give, the better. Early gifts help make sure every child gets something special.

What Gifts Are Needed?

  • Fun and Learning:
    • Games, books, toys that help kids grow socially and emotionally. Fidget toys, sensory items and things that support mental health.
  • For Teens:
    • Movie tickets, zoo passes, gift cards (Amazon, Walmart, Target), tablets, headphones, sports gear, LED lights and more.
  • Hygiene Products:
    • Hair care for textured hair, skin products and other self-care items.
  • Extra Tips:
    • Buy from local businesses when you can.
    • Choose gifts that celebrate different cultures.
    • Only new items can be accepted.

Should Gifts Be Wrapped?

No wrapping, please.

Staff need to see the gifts to choose the best match for the child.

You can put items in gift bags that can be opened.

Want to help wrap? You can donate:

  • Gift wrap
  • Gift bags
  • Tissue paper
  • Bows

We recognize that a lot of work goes into setting up gift donations on the donor side.

Thank you for making the holidays brighter for kids and families!

Questions about holiday giving or scheduling a drop-off?
Contact Lona Long Velasco: (414) 231-4820 | LLongvelasco@childrenswi.org

Children’s Wisconsin Employees

We’re so grateful for your kindness and for helping kids and families during the holidays.

As a Children’s Wisconsin employee, we ask that you support Robyn’s Nest by giving monetary donations. Your gift helps us buy important items for children and families all year long, like:

  • Clothing in hard-to-find sizes
  • Home safety supplies
  • Hygiene products
  • Socks and undergarments

Donate Online:

  • Go to the online donation form.
  • Under “gift designation,” choose “other” and type in “Robyn’s Nest.”