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POSTED ON NOVEMBER 16, 2011:

Christmas for Kids 2011

Urban Tulsa Weekly and the Department of Human of Services need your help to provide some holiday cheer for children in the Oklahoma foster care system. Join us in filling the Christmas tree with bikes, trikes, dolls and clothes to give to area children. Below is a list of most-requested items from DHS — choose one or several to give to boys and girls within the system. The recommended spending guide is $75.




To take part in Christmas for Kids, please call UTW at 918-592-5550 or email urbantulsa@urbantulsa.com with “Christmas for Kids” in the subject line and specify the age group for which you are buying. Bring your unwrapped gift to Urban Tulsa Weekly, located at 1924 E. 6th St., by Dec. 12. Thank you for investing in the future of Oklahoma’s children.


Infant Items (Birth-18 months)

Activity walker/saucer

Interactive tummy time mat

Any stuffed toys

Crib toys/mobiles

Soft plastic or cloth books

Rattles, teething rings, etc.


Toddler Items (18 months-3 years)

Sit and scoot ride on toy

Baby dolls/accessories (stroller, car seat, crib)

Fisher Price learning table

Musical toys

Little People play set

Board games/books


Pre-School Items (3-6 years)

Small bike/safety gear

Disney preschool scooter

Educational toys (Leapfrog)

Geotrax/Thomas the Tank Engine

Medium/large Legos

Dress up/pretend play clothing

Play kitchen food, dishes, etc.

Baby dolls/accessories

Fisher Price Handy Manny Talking Tool Box

Puzzles/books (age appropriate)


Elementary Items (6-12 years)

Bike/safety gear

Razor scooters

Educational games (Leap Pad or similar)

Hand-held games

Board games (age appropriate)

Baby dolls/accessories

Barbie dolls/accessories

Lego sets

Musical instruments (guitar, drum set, keyboard, etc.)

All superheroes

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