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The Thoughts & Gifts Project is a 501(c)(3) public charity celebrating birthdays in Polk County, OR

10/19/2026

💜 Reminder - Our last day is this Friday

Hopefully you have seen our previous outreach regarding the closing of The Thoughts & Gifts Project. As a reminder, our final day is this Friday (10/23).

Any youth, individual with developmental or intellectual disabilities, or senior citizen who lives in Polk County and qualifies for federal assistance with a birthday between now and 12/31 is invited to stop by our storefront located at 427 Main Street E in Monmouth (same complex as Little Caesars) to select your free gifts, books, cards, and more. We will be open Tuesday-Friday from 1 PM to 5 PM this week. If delivery is preferred, please call our office at 971-289-6358 during our hours of operation to complete the application over the phone. All calls must be received by Thursday at 5 PM. No gifts will be distributed after 5 PM on Friday.

It has been a true honor and joy to bring our unique mission to Polk County. Because of donors, partner agencies, and especially our volunteers, we have celebrated over 3,300 birthdays since opening our doors on June 5, 2018. We cannot fully express our gratitude for the support and generosity shared with us over the years.

Thank you to everyone who helped build our foundation and to all who helped us soar. Together, we made a difference in the lives of others and brought joy to so many on their special day. 💜

10/11/2026

💜 TAG Announcement: Closing October 23rd

As many of you know, our founder and executive director will be moving back to North Carolina to be the primary caregiver for her mother. To help offset her absence, we reached out for volunteers through mail, email, and social media. Many of you stepped forward, and for that, we are truly grateful.

Unfortunately, gaps remain that are broad enough that TAG cannot have short‑term success or long‑term sustainability. After much conversation, deliberation, and discussion, our board of directors has made the difficult decision that TAG must close.

Our final day of celebrating birthdays with free gifts, books, cards, and more will be Friday, October 23rd. If you or a loved one is a youth, I/DD individual, or senior who lives in Polk County, qualifies for federal assistance, and has a birthday between now and the end of the year, please stop by our storefront to select your items.

To accommodate more need, we will be open Tuesday–Friday from 1 PM to 5 PM until our last day. Delivery service will be available for those unable to come to us. To schedule a delivery, please call 971‑289-6358 during our open hours.

It has been a true honor and joy to bring our unique mission to Polk County. Because of donors, partner agencies, and especially our volunteers, we have celebrated over 3,300 birthdays since opening our doors on June 5, 2018. We cannot fully express our gratitude for the support and generosity shared with us over the years.

Thank you to everyone who helped build our foundation and to all who helped us soar. Together, we made a difference in the lives of others and brought joy to so many on their special day. 💜

09/28/2026

We had a great time celebrating Bigfoot's birthday yesterday at the annual BigFootstock Dallas, OR! From an impromptu conga line, storytelling from Dani Haviland Author, and party games to singing Happy Birthday to Bigfoot, eating delicious cake from , and distributing goody bags and giveaways, thank you to everyone who showed up to celebrate Bigfoot's special day! 💜 👣

09/26/2026

🎉 We’re open Tuesday from 1–5 PM! Come choose your FREE birthday gifts, books, cards, and more. Serving underserved youth, I/DD individuals, and seniors (65+) in Polk County.

Celebrating birthdays, celebrating you! 💜

09/22/2026

📣 We need YOUR help!

TAG is looking for dedicated, caring volunteers who believe every person deserves to feel remembered and celebrated on their birthday. Will you step up?

⌛ Volunteer roles vary by focus area, time commitment, and location (and, yes, some can be done from home!) and need to be filled by early October.

Be the difference on someone’s birthday today.
Volunteer: www.thoughtsandgifts.org 💜

09/18/2026

Who’s ready to celebrate Bigfoot’s Birthday with us and ?

Join us for a little party, a fun game, prizes, goody bags, a sweet treat from New Morning Bakery Dallas, and more.

🎟️ Free tickets will be handed out starting at 2 PM (not earlier!) at our welcome table.
🎉 Festivities wrap up at 4 PM.

Come help Bigfoot feel valued, seen, and celebrated on his special day! 💜👣

09/16/2026

📣 It may have been a rainy, cool Saturday, but that didn’t stop families and friends from joining the fun at our community open house. We loved seeing everyone enjoy free , games, prizes, and some pretty amazing bonus giveaways.

Altogether, attendees took home items valued at over $3,400, including LEGO sets, Squishmallows, action figures, sports balls, personal accessories, and more. And today we wrapped things up by distributing our bonus giveaways, including the LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System. Congratulations to all our winners!

A BIG thank you to our partners, Toys For Tots Polk County Oregon and United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley Community Resource Center, and an extra shout‑out to our incredible volunteers who made this event possible. 💜

09/12/2026

📣 Today’s the day...our FREE Community Open House!
We’re celebrating birthdays and celebrating you! 💜

Here’s a sneak peek at just a few of the prizes you could win this afternoon—dragon action figure, Squishmallow, Lego set, sports ball, and more. We even have special‑drawing items set aside for extra fun.

Whether it’s your first time visiting our storefront or you’ve been here before, you’re invited to stop by, say hello, and enjoy some fun.

🕑 2 PM–4 PM
📍 427 Main Street E, Monmouth
🎁 Prizes for all ages!

09/10/2026

📣 Volunteers needed! Join our team and be the difference in making birthdays special.

Volunteer opportunities vary in time and tasks. To learn more, call us at 971-289-6358 or email us at [email protected]. 💜

Address

427 Main Street E
Monmouth, OR
97361

Telephone

+19712896358

Website

http://thoughtsandgifts.org/

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