Twinkle Shop 2026 is December 4th!
Slovenian National Home
6417 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44103
Each year, Twinkle Shop provides an unforgettable holiday experience to children and families supported by FrontLine’s Trauma and Homeless Services.
It’s an evening of good company and warm feelings with gifts, games, dinner, and dancing. And it wouldn’t be complete without a visit from Santa.
Your generosity allows families to experience the magic of Twinkle Shop and feel the warmth of love from the community. These families have faced trauma related to homelessness or housing instability, behavioral health crises, community or domestic violence, homicide, suicide, and/or substance use disorder. Many struggle to afford basic necessities like hygiene items, making holiday gifting seem impossible.
At Twinkle Shop, parents and caregivers can shop from a selection of brand new, donated gifts while the children enjoy a dance party, games and activities, and a visit from Santa. For the children, Twinkle Shop delivers joy, wonder and magic. For their caregivers, it brings an evening of knowing they and their children are supported and loved by their community.
It takes a workshop full of elves to make Twinkle Shop happen, and you can help! Volunteer, sponsor the event, donate or organize a gift drive. Check out the links below to learn more!
How Can I Help?
Twinkle Shop will be held Friday, December 4th from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Slovenian National Home. There are a variety of ways that you can support the event:
Sponsor the event to provide gifts for parents and children, food, entertainment, transportation to and from the event, and perhaps most importantly year-round supportive services for children and families.
Organize a gift drive for your place of business or organization
Donate to support the families we serve throughout the year
Purchase gifts using our Amazon Wish List or in-person. Have them delivered to FrontLine (1744 Payne Ave, Cleveland OH 44114) or drop them off on Tuesday, December 1st from 9:00 am to 5:00pm.
Volunteer at the event! Volunteers must be available December 4, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Your support for Twinkle Shop provides families with:
FAQs
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Yes, all items and gifts can be dropped off at FrontLine on December 2nd from 9 am - 4 pm.
Please click the “PURCHASE GIFTS” button and complete the form.
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Yes, you can purchase your own items and send them to FrontLine or you can purchase from our Amazon Wishlist. For both options, please make sure you fill out the form after clicking the “PURCHASING GIFTS” button.
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Common wish list requests by age groups include:
Infants: Baby toys, diapers (all sizes), baby hygiene kits, teething toys, bath toys, activity mats, soft books, and blankets.
Children: Legos, squishy dumplings & other toys, dolls & action figures, stuffed animals, Squishmallows, arts and crafts kits, coloring supplies, books, jewelry-making kits, science kits, Play-Doh, and sports equipment.
Teens: Art supplies, cozy blankets, wireless headphones, footballs, basketballs, volleyballs, soccer balls, LED or RGB string lights, craft kits for older teens, make-up kits, nail kits, cologne and body care for boys, bath and beauty gift sets, and gift cards, 40z stainless steel tumblers, Pickleball sets, Velcro-Ball sets, hacky sacks, charging stations, bluetooth speakers.
Adults: Bedding, crock pots, air fryers, coffee pots, small kitchen items, towels, scented candles, jewelry, dinnerware, hat/glove sets, bath and beauty gift sets, perfume, cologne, robes, slippers, gift cards, pots, and pans.
ALL GIFTS SHOULD BE BRAND NEW AND UNOPENED
PLEASE NO TOY WEAPONS
When picking out gifts, avoid choosing items that would be limited by size.
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The reality is that our families need joy and basic items year-round. We’ll make sure your gift reached a family in need.
