Easter Campaign
A holiday morning is more than just a date on the calendar; it is a collection of small, bright moments. It’s the quiet rustle of a child searching for a hidden treat, the shared laughter over a full table, and the feeling of belonging to a community that remembers you.
For many families, however, these traditions can feel out of reach. When the focus is on meeting basic needs, the "magic" of a holiday often becomes an added weight rather than a celebration. At Hearts Centre, we believe that every child deserves the dignity of a surprise and every parent deserves the joy of providing a festive meal without the stress of the cost.
Our Easter Mission
The Hearts Centre Easter Campaign was created to bridge the gap between "getting by" and "celebrating." We focus on two primary pillars of support:
Easter Basket Sponsor:
We provide hand-curated Easter baskets filled with treats and toys. Our goal is to ensure that no child feels left out of the holiday excitement. A basket is a small gesture that carries a big message: You are seen, and you are valued.
Easter Dinner Sponsor:
A holiday is often defined by the meal shared around the table. We provide complete Easter dinner hampers to families, ensuring they have everything needed to host a traditional, nutritious, and festive celebration in their own homes.
2026 Impact Report
Each year, the generosity of our community reaches new heights. This past season was our most impactful to date, proving that when we come together, we can change the holiday experience for hundreds of our neighbors.
Through the combined power of our Amazon Wishlist, local sponsors, and individual donors, we achieved the following:
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119 Easter Baskets delivered, bringing smiles to 151 children.
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36 Full Easter Dinners provided to local families.
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172 People Fed, including 84 adults and 88 children.
Itemized Sponsorship List
Easter Basket Sponsor:
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Easter basket
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Chocolate bunnies (2-4 depending on family size)
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Mesh bag of mini chocolate eggs
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Peeps (marshmallow treat or different type of item)
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Bubbles
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Sidewalk chalk
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Family game (chosen game will determine what family it is suitable for)
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Other candies/ chocolates/ kinder eggs and other smaller items you would like to provide in the baskets
Easter Dinner Sponsor:
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Ham or Turkey
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Bag of potatoes
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2 gravy packets
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2 boxes of stuffing
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2 cans of cream corn
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2 cans of green beans or other type of vegetable
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$25 gift certificate for families to purchase fresh buns and dessert
Sponsors should reach out by filling out the above form as soon as possible. Easter baskets and/ or dinners should be dropped off by March 28th. If sponsors want to drop off directly to families, drop-off will be between April 1st-3rd, 2026.
