Christmas Families 2021
Our Deacons continue to support our Love 1st mission by gifting families in need within our downtown Coeur d'Alene community. The Deacons interview each family to determine their needs and how we can best help them at Christmas.
​
This year we are trying something a little different. We are setting up a store with items that are purchased with the individual families in mind. So this year we do not need you to wrap the gifts. Families will be able to pick what they would like for their children, just as if they were shopping in a store. We feel this gives the parent / guardian the opportunity to participate in the gift giving effort. We will also have a gift wrapping center available.

​We have six families this year that have been recommended by the schools and one family from the nonprofit organization Love Inc.
The Deacons have set up boxes for each family in Krueger Hall along with more detailed information and a list of their needs and wishes. If you have any questions, please reach out to the lead deacon for that family. Thank you for your continued support in showing our Love 1st to our community families who are in need.
​
Please join us as we share the love of God with these families. You are invited to help by either purchasing something from our families list or by making a contribution found in Options for Giving below. We will have our family’s information ready for you by the week of Nov. 8, 2021.​
Options for Giving
  • ​Go directly to the giving portal and select: Christmas Families-Deacons. Donate any amount.
  • Donate by check, use the memo line to indicate the funds are for our Christmas Families. Mail to: 521 Lakeside Ave. Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 or drop your check off at the church office.
Accepting donations through December 31, 2021
Meet our 2021 families!
Please contact the lead deacon if you have any questions.
  • FAMILY 1 : Lead Deacon Ellen Taylor 
Family number one is a single Mom with four children. Mom had a stroke five years ago and is paralyzed  on her right side. She gets around with a motorized chair. There are three girls ages 6, 8 and 10 and one boy who is 10.
  • FAMILY 2 : Lead Deacon Marcy Clutter 
Family number two is a family of four and the children are living with their grandparents. There is a 10-year-old boy and a 9-year-old girl. They are looking for a new place to live as their rental was recently sold.
  • FAMILY 3 : Lead Deacon Megan Reagen ​
Family number three is a family of eight, Mom and Dad and six children. The kids ages range from a set of 8-year-old twins to an 18-year-old. Mom is working full-time and attending college. The 18-year-old daughter is also attending college.  Dad recently started a new job as his previous job shut down.  
  • FAMILY 4 : Lead Deacon Linda Scheideler 
Family four is a single Mom with two children. The daughter is 13 and the son is 8. They have lived in this area for a while. Mom is currently unemployed.
  • FAMILY 5 : Lead Deacon Gina Dingman​
Family number five is a Mom and Dad with three children. There are two boys, ages 7 and 13, and a girl age 10. The Mom and Dad both work but with limited hours due to family needs.  The youngest son has developmental delays and attends Winton Elementary and participates in the Extended Resources Program.
  • FAMILY 6 : Lead Deacon Connie Boni​
Family number six is a single Mom with three boys: a 6-weeks-old, 5 and 14. The mom is currently recuperating from illness that occurred both before and during her pregnancy. She intends to go back to work when her youngest is a little older.
Because of your generosity, the Deacons Christmas Family Project has always been successful.  We look forward to another year of blessings for these families through our First Presbyterian church congregation!  Thank you so much for your faithful support!!!