North side blessings

10/11/2026

🎄 FAMILY #007— Direct SPONSORSHIP 🎄
📍 Wayzata MN

This great-grandmother is living with kidney failure and receives dialysis three times a week. She is also blind and has limited mobility in her legs. She suffers from severe depression and anxiety.

With concerns about her health, she hopes to make this Christmas special for her four great-grandchildren. They expect nothing from her, but her wish is to give each of them at least one gift. Help with everyday essentials and comfort items would also be a blessing. ❤️

🎁 Great-Grandmother’s Wishlist:
• Groceries
• Diapers with tabs XL
• wipes
• Candles
• Soft, cozy blankets
• Comfortable, cozy socks
• An MP3 player to listen to music during dialysis
• A tall water tumbler with a straw

🎁 Gifts for Her Four Great-Grandchildren:
• LEGO sets
• Princess toys and Barbie dolls
• 2 Barnes & Noble gift cards for books
• Slime
• Arts and crafts supplies

Any thoughtful gift would be deeply appreciated and help this great-grandmother share a little Christmas joy with the children she loves. ❤️

Interested in sponsoring Family #007 through Northside Blessings Christmas 2026? Please screenshot this post and email [email protected] with Family #007 in your message.

🎄 Gifts are due by December 16. Every gift is appreciated—you do not have to fulfill the entire wishlist!

10/11/2026

🎄 FAMILY #20 — Direct SPONSORSHIP 🎄
📍 South Minneapolis | Family of 3

A single mom rebuilding her life after domestic violence while managing multiple sclerosis. She and her 3-year-old daughter,currently live with her father.

Mom is responsible for her own and her daughter’s financial needs. She is currently unable to work while coordinating daughter weekly speech and occupational therapy appointments, school transportation, and daily care. Christmas support would ease some of that pressure and help her give her little girl a joyful holiday. ❤️

🎁 Girl, age 3
• Clothing: Size 6 — tops, bottoms, and pajamas
• House slippers: Size 10
• Loves Toy Story, Disney princesses, Lilo & Stitch, the Grinch, Inside Out characters, and sensory play.

Wishlist:
• Disney princess dolls
• Child-friendly nail polish
• Sensory toys
• Velcro play fruits and vegetables
• Teeter Popper curved balance board
• Express Your Feelings sensory bottles
• Washable Do-A-Dot markers

🎁 Grandfather, age 60
• Winter jacket — Men’s 1X, preferably black
• Long diabetic socks — Size 9
• Cordless electric shaver
• Comfortable work boots — Men’s 8.5
• Long johns — Large
• Sweatpants — Large

🎁 Mom, age 29
• Nonstick pans
• Very thin, low-cut black socks — Women’s size 10
• Target or Walmart gift cards to choose clothing in the right size

❤️ Any thoughtful gift is appreciated. Thank you for helping bring Christmas joy to this family. God bless!

Interested in sponsoring Family #20 through Northside Blessings Christmas 2026? Please screenshot this post and email [email protected] with Family #20 in your message.

🎄 Gifts are due by December 16. Every gift is appreciated—you do not have to fulfill the entire wishlist!

10/11/2026

🎄 FAMILY #9 — DIRECT SPONSORSHIP 🎄
📍 Harrison neighborhood, Minneapolis
❤️ Household: One adult and their beloved cat, Artemis

J, age 38, moved to Minneapolis last year seeking safety and a fresh start. They live with disabilities that prevent them from working and rely on a limited disability income. Building a support system in a new city has been difficult, with their closest loved ones living back in Iowa.

After losing both parents, the holidays bring grief and loneliness. J also has major surgery scheduled for November 18 and will be unable to travel to see loved ones for Thanksgiving or Christmas. A thoughtful gift to open on Christmas morning would remind them that someone cares. ❤️

🎁 J — Age 38
• Clothing: Women’s 24/26 or men’s 3X–4X
• Shoes: 11 wide / European 42
• Loves crochet, embroidery, quilting, baking, coloring, puzzles, squirrels, rainbows, and their black cat, Artemis! 🐈‍⬛🌈

Wishlist:
• Yarn in weights 3–5: rainbow colors, jewel tones, or bright ’90s-inspired colors
• Quilting supplies, especially precut jelly rolls, layer cakes, and fat quarters; enjoys supplies from The Stashery
• Pajamas with a button-up shirt for recovery after surgery
• Fun, cute coloring books without too many tiny details
• Jigsaw puzzles with 500–750 pieces
• Word or number puzzle books
• A puzzle board to work on and move puzzles

J would appreciate any thoughtful gift. Your kindness could bring comfort and connection during a difficult holiday season.

Interested in sponsoring Family #9 through Northside Blessings Christmas 2026? Please screenshot this post and email [email protected] with Family #9 in your message.

🎄 Gifts are due by December 16. Every gift is appreciated—you do not have to fulfill the entire wishlist!

10/11/2026

🎄 FAMILY #8 — Direct SPONSORSHIP 🎄
❤️ Family of 7
Location Apple Valley MN

This family has been going through a difficult situation since January. Christmas gifts and practical essentials would help ease their burden and bring joy to their four children this holiday season.

🎁 Girl, age 11
• Wishes: TJ Maxx gift card
• Shoe size: Listed as 6T; needs confirmation.

🎁 Boy, age 9
• Wishes: TJ Maxx gift card
• Shoe size: 4

🎁 Boy, age 5
• Clothing: Listed as 6T–7T
• Shoe size: 1
• Wishes: Clothing and shoes

🎁 Boy, 7 months
• Clothing: 18 months
• Wishes: Pampers diapers, size 6, and clothing

❤️ Adults in the household:
• Female age 33
• Male, age 38
• Female, age 64

Interested in sponsoring Family #8 through Northside Blessings Christmas 2026? Please screenshot this post and email [email protected] with Family #8 in your message.

🎄 Gifts are due by December 16. Every gift is appreciated—you do not have to fulfill the entire wishlist!

10/11/2026

🎄 FAMILY #159 — Direct SPONSORSHIP 🎄

Location North St Paul Mn

A mom and her three boys are rebuilding stability after a difficult family transition. Christmas support would help bring some joy to the boys while also helping with a few everyday necessities.

🎁 BOY – 7 YEARS OLD
• Clothing: 6/7
• Shoes: 12–1
• Enjoys sports, art, drums, Avengers, Minecraft, Super Mario and Sonic
• Wish ideas: small LEGO ship, pajamas, flashlight, cowboy boots, pretend food, small Christmas tree and cologne
• Needs: electric toothbrush, earmuffs, scarf, AA/AAA batteries and tape

🎁 BOY – 5 YEARS OLD
• Clothing: 4/5
• Shoes: 10–11
• Enjoys sports, art, music, Avengers, Minecraft, monster trucks and Toy Story
• Wish ideas: bike safety gear, flashlight, pretend food, backpack-size umbrella, bath products and cowboy boots
• Needs: underwear, socks, shoes, earmuffs, scarf and sippy cup

🎁 BOY – 2 YEARS OLD
• Clothing: 3T–4T
• Shoes: 7–8
• Enjoys drumming, art, worship music, Avengers, Minions, Toy Story and SpongeBob
• Wish ideas: toy fire trucks, Baby Shark or Super Mario items, Noah’s Ark toys, puzzles, small slide, drum pad, prayer stuffed animal, pretend food and toy monster truck
• Needs: grip socks, pajamas and sippy cup

🏠 FAMILY NEEDS
• Children’s beds
• Laundry detergent
• Toilet paper

⚠️ Food allergies have been reported. Please coordinate any food or snack gifts privately before purchasing.

Wish lists are simply ideas. Sponsors are not expected to purchase every item.

10/11/2026

🎄 FAMILY #119 — Direct SPONSORSHIP 🎄

📍 Location: Minneapolis

A serious accident has affected this family’s income while a parent continues recovering. They are seeking a little extra support this Christmas for three girls. ❤️

🎁 GIRL – 14 YEARS OLD
• Clothing: Women’s Small
• Shoes: Women’s 7
• Favorite colors: Butter yellow and pink
• Loves Sanrio, Hello Kitty, Strawberry Shortcake, art, skincare and Sonny Angels
• Wish ideas: fluffy white rug, EOS products, Crocs and charms, posters, mirror, bag charms, blankets, body wash, socks and underwear

🎁 GIRL
• Clothing: Women’s Medium
• Shoes: Women’s 8.5
• Favorite color: Dark teal
• Enjoys drawing and anime
• Wish: Scooter

🎁 GIRL
• Clothing: Size 12
• Shoes: Kids’ 3
• Favorite color: Pink
• Loves dancing, painting, Pinkalicious, K-pop Demon Hunters and dress-up

🏠 FAMILY NEEDS
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Body wash
• Menstrual products
• Laundry soap

Wish lists are simply ideas. Sponsors are not expected to purchase every item.

To sponsor this family through Northside Blessings, please complete the sponsor form and include Family #119:

https://forms.gle/Tsr38DjAmvzXtEzr6

Thank you for helping bring some comfort, encouragement and Christmas joy to this family during a difficult season. 🎄❤️

Thank you so much for helping a Family in Need this Christmas 2026 through Northside Blessings. We truly appreciate your support! We couldn’t do this without you. Because of your generosity, a child and family who may otherwise go without will be able to receive a Christmas gift this year. Thank y...

10/11/2026

Family #106

Location North Minneapolis

Family with 3 Children

This family is currently struggling to afford basic necessities, including clothing, personal-care items, food, and household supplies. They are hoping for a sponsor who can help bring some Christmas joy to their children while also helping with a few everyday needs. ❤️

🎁 Boy 3 YEARS OLD
• Clothing: Size 4
• Shoes: Size 11
• Loves playing with toy cars

🎁Girl – 9 YEARS OLD
• Clothing: Size 12
• Shoes: Size 5
• Loves painting
• Arts & crafts

🎁 Boy– 12 YEARS OLD
• Clothing/Shirt Size: 14
• Shoes: Size 7
• Loves soccer
• LEGO/building sets

🏠 FAMILY NEEDS
• Food
• Clothing
• Personal-care and hygiene items
• Bathroom/household supplies

❤️ DIRECT SPONSORSHIP

🎄❤️

10/11/2026

Family #102

🎄 CHRISTMAS JOY 2026 – DIRECT SPONSORSHIP 🎄

Family of 3 | Fridley, Minnesota

This family has experienced a heartbreaking loss. After their mother passed away from cancer, this couple opened their home and took in her brother, who has Down syndrome. They are now a family of three, supporting one another and adjusting to life after such a tremendous loss.

They have been screened and approved through Northside Blessings and are looking for a Direct Christmas Sponsor. ❤️

WISH LIST

🎁 Male
• Anything Marvel
• Clothing: Medium tops & bottoms
• Marvel clothing
• Gym shoes: Size 8
• Basketball
• Character pajamas preferred
• PlayStation gift card
• Xbox gift card

🎁 Male
• Clothing: 2XL
• Prefers black & gray
• Nike shirts
• Cologne
• Macy’s or JCPenney gift card

🎁 Female
• Pajamas: XL
• Perfume
• Amazon gift card

Family Needs
• Gas gift card
• Grocery/food gift card

📍 Location: Fridley, MN

❤️ Sponsorship Type: Direct Sponsorship

A direct sponsor will be connected with the family to coordinate their Christmas gifts.

If you would like to bless this family for Christmas, please comment or message Northside Blessings. Please only commit if you are able to follow through with the sponsorship.

Thank you for helping us bring some joy, love, and hope to families this Christmas season. 🎄❤️

10/11/2026

Family ID #101

🎄 Christmas Joy 2026 — Indirect Sponsorship: Family of 8 🎄

This father currently has custody of his children and grandchildren, caring for seven family members while renting a two-bedroom basement apartment. They are preparing to transition into a larger apartment on January 1. With limited space right now, they are requesting practical essentials this Christmas.

The household includes:
• 11-year-old twins — a boy and a girl
• A 4-year-old girl
• A 6-year-old boy
• Three children with autism, ages 16, 17, and 18

Wishlist

Their requests are socks and underwear. Dad is also requesting grocery and gas gift cards to help feed the family and cover transportation.
Gift-cards

This is an indirect sponsorship, so all donations and arrangements will be coordinated through Northside Blessings to protect the family’s privacy.

Thank you for helping bring comfort and Christmas joy to this family. ❤️

10/10/2026

🎄 INDIRECT CHRISTMAS SPONSORSHIP

Family #077

Location: Roseville

A single dad is raising four children on his own after their mother left a year ago, with no contact since. He works two jobs, pays for daycare, and receives no assistance. Christmas support would help ease the financial pressure on his family.

Girl, 9
• Clothing: Young ladies’ medium/large
• Needs: Size large training bras or wireless bras
• Favorite colors: Pink, purple, and green
• Wishes: Squishy toys and an Amazon gift card

Girl, 7
• Clothing: 7/8
• Favorite colors: Pink, rainbow, and blue
• Wishes: Barbies and NeeDoh squishy toys

Boy, 12
• Clothing: Large
• Favorite colors: Baby blue, red, and black
• Wishes: NeeDoh squishy toys, Jujutsu Kaisen manga volumes 1–15, and Demon Slayer manga volumes 1–23

Boy, 6 — autistic
• Clothing: Boys’ 10/12
• Favorite color: Blue
• Wishes: LEGO sets

Dad’s needs: Gas, clothing, or grocery gift cards would be appreciated. He wears size 7XL. Any support would mean a lot—even a hot Christmas meal for his family.

Wish lists offer ideas; sponsors do not need to purchase every item. All contact and gift drop-off arrangements will be coordinated through Northside Blessings.

To help, please message Northside Blessings and include a screenshot of this post. Thank you for blessing this dad and his children! ❤️