The Thoughts & Gifts Project

08/31/2026

Join us for our FREE community open house!

🎈 All are invited — clients, donors, volunteers, and newcomers — to discover our mission, get connected, or simply celebrate the joy of birthdays with us.

Saturday, September 12th
2 PM to 4 PM
427 Main Street E, Monmouth 💜

08/28/2026

A quick reminder that our hours will be updating starting Tuesday to align with our volunteer team.

🎁 What isn’t changing is our purpose: bringing joy to underserved youth, I/DD individuals, and seniors in Polk County through free birthday gifts, books, cards, and more.

We’re committed to making every person feel seen, valued, and celebrated on their special day. 💜

08/27/2026

Look what's coming up for TAG in September: 👀

⏰ New storefront hours
🆓 FREE community event with , face painting, and lots of prizes (9/12; 2pm-4pm)
🎁 Opportunities for individuals to help make a difference on someone's special day

We've already celebrated almost 400 birthdays this year and look forward to continuing bringing birthday joy! 💜

08/12/2026

Tonight's the night to have fun playing bingo while helping to celebrate birthdays in Polk County! Hope to see you there! 💜

🎉 Bingo + giving back = a great night!

10 rounds for $10 with proceeds supporting birthdays for underserved youth, I/DD individuals, and seniors. See you at Rickreall Grange Bingo on 8/12! 💜

08/05/2026

🎉 Bingo + giving back = a great night!

10 rounds for $10 with proceeds supporting birthdays for underserved youth, I/DD individuals, and seniors. See you at Rickreall Grange Bingo on 8/12! 💜

07/28/2026

07/23/2026

We are so excited to be at Monmouth Music in the Park with Coming Up Threes tonight!

07/21/2026

We are excited to be joining the fun this week and can't wait to see you at the Monmouth Music In The Park Series. Be sure to stop by our table Wednesday for a chance to play a game and win a prize while enjoying the festive sounds of Coming Up Threes! 💜🍀🎶

07/18/2026

Last night’s Music Bingo at Salt Creek Cider House was an absolute joy! We’re so grateful to everyone who came out to play and to the amazing staff for the hospitality, tasty drinks, and heartfelt support of our mission.

Want a fun, easy night out? Music Bingo happens every first Tuesday and third Friday at 6 PM. We highly recommend it! 🎶💜

07/17/2026

Big thanks to for donating these Faber‑Castell Watercolor Pencil sets today! Each kit comes complete with instructions, watercolor paper, a brush, and a sharpener. The perfect combination to bring art lovers birthday joy. 🖌

Know a youth, an adult with IDD, or a senior in Polk County who qualifies for federal assistance and has a birthday coming up? We’d love to help celebrate them. Visit our storefront (427 Main Street E, Monmouth) or call (971-289-6358) during open hours (Tue–Fri, 1–5 PM).

Let's make sure everyone feels special on their special day! 🥳💜