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🌟 Nonprofit Spotlight 🧸 Christmas Unlimited - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Community Corner Nonprofit Issue #25-326 11/22/25
Sandy Zuniga
22 Nov • Reading Time: 16 minutes
COS Town Tidings Issue #25-326
Community Corner Edition
🌟 Local Nonprofit Spotlight: 🧸 More Than Just Toys: Empowering Families This Christmas - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
🤝 Helping Hands - Volunteer Opportunities
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📆 Local Events + Concerts, 🤶 Holiday Markets, Fairs/Festivals
🌤 COS Weather - Mostly sunny, seasonal temps
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🧸 More Than Just Toys: Empowering Families This Christmas
🎄 Volunteer and experience the unique magic of Christmas Unlimited's toy distribution
Imagine walking into a brightly lit store, filled with toys of all shapes and sizes, the air buzzing with anticipation. Now imagine you're a parent who can't afford to give your children the Christmas you want for them. That's where Christmas Unlimited steps in, transforming the season of giving into something truly magical for families in need right here in Colorado Springs.
Since 1923, this incredible organization has provided toys to families in El Paso and Teller counties, but it's not your typical toy drive. Christmas Unlimited sets up a real "store" where parents shop for their children using a point system. This empowers parents to choose gifts their children will truly love, fostering a sense of dignity and joy. Volunteers witness firsthand the smiles and tears of gratitude as families leave with bags overflowing with presents, wrapping paper, and stocking stuffers – enough for a truly special Christmas morning.
But the magic doesn't stop there. The impact of this experience extends far beyond the holidays, strengthening family bonds and restoring a sense of self-worth for parents facing difficult times. It's a reminder that the kindness of the human spirit can make all the difference. Want to be a part of this heartwarming tradition?
This year, the magic of this operation depends entirely on community support. Christmas Unlimited has an urgent need for volunteers to help run their toy distribution from December 4th to December 24th. As a volunteer, you could be a "check-in elf" or a "store helper," witnessing firsthand the tears of gratitude and smiles you help create. Your time is the most valuable gift you can give.
Become a Holiday Volunteer:
You can view available shifts and sign up directly to help make a family's Christmas brighter.
2025 Volunteer Dates: Dec 4-24
Application To Receive Toys, Deadline: Until spots are full - Sign up soon
2204 E Boulder St, 80909
(719) 597-1821
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Located at 405 S Nevada Ave, Open Tues - Sat 10am-2pm. (719) 475-1029
🎁 Let's Rally: 16 Wishes Need Our COS TT Magic!
Hey Colorado Springs Town Tidings family! With 16 holiday wishes still waiting to be fulfilled and our amazing community of 8,364 subscribers, we have the power to make something incredible happen. If each person who can help claims just one family's request, we could bring joy to every single waiting family before December 5th. 💝
Want to help? Visit Pikes Peak United Way's "Adopt A Family" program online and choose a family that speaks to your heart. Once you've claimed a request, drop us a quick note at [email protected] - let's show everyone what our COS TT community can do when we come together! 🤗
🤝 Helping Hands - Volunteer Opportunities
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📆 Local Events
Nov 22-23, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87
Nov 22 (2:30 & 7pm)-23, 2:30pm: A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio @First United Methodist Church, 420 N Nevada $8
Nov 22 (7:30pm) & 23 (2pm): A Doll`s House @The MAT, 1626 S Tejon $26.50
Nov 22-23, 28-30 - Dec 28: Mary Poppins @ Fine Arts Center, 30 West Dale St $18-$70
Nov 22, 9am-1pm: Fall break/Thanksgiving Food Drive @ Solid Rock Food Center, 3217 S Academy (Drop off food items)
Nov 22, 3pm: Hillside Community Potluck @ 925 S. Institute St (Must Register)
Nov 23, 10am-Noon: Beginner Dot Mandala Painting Workshop @ Treehouse Cafe, 5965 N Academy $50 (5 Seats Left)
Nov 29, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, The Hollywood Hit @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $79.95 (8 Tickets Left)
Dec 12, 9am-5pm: Dog Days at the Zoo @ Cheyenne Mtn Zoo
Dec 17, 6-8pm: Pedestal Flip Calendar Class @ Meraki Springs, 2703 W Colorado Ave $40
🎶 Fall Concerts - Weather permitting
Nov 23, 3pm: 'Tis the Month Before Christmas Concert @ Broadmoor Community Church, 315 Lake Ave FREE
Nov 23, 3pm: Chamber Orchestra of Springs: The Knock (A Military Opera) @ Lewis Palmer HS, Monument $27-$37
Nov 28-30, (2 & 7pm): COS Philharmonic: The Nutcracker @Pikes Peak Center $57-$100
Nov 29, 7pm: On a Winter's Night - A Christmas Handbell Concert @ St Michael's Episcopal Church, 7400 Tudor Rd FREE
Dec 3, 4, 9, 6pm: Holly & Ivy concert @ Air Force Academy FREE (must register for ticket)
Dec 21, 3pm: Pikes Peak Philharmonic: Jazz @ENT Center for the Arts, 5225 N Nevada $14-$20
🤶 Holiday Festivals, Fairs & Activities
⛸ Through - Jan 18: Skate In The Park @Acacia Park $15
🕯 Through Jan 4, Fri & Sat (5:30-10pm) & Sun - Thurs (5:30-9pm): Magic of Lights at Pikes Peak International Raceway (PPIR) $28-$72/vehicle
🎄 Nov 28 - Dec 27: Christmas at Forest Bend @ Black Forest, 9525 Burgess Rd $15 (Tickets Sell Out Fast)
Nov 22, 9am-3pm: Craft Fair @ Affinity at Colorado Springs-3755 Tutt Blvd FREE entry
Nov 22, 9am-4pm: Rampart High School Craft Bazaar @ 8250 Lexington Dr
Visit Sandie’s booth: 🌿 Zenfullyme: Your Answer To Aches, Stress & Problem Skin
Nov 22, 9am-4pm: Holiday Maker's Market @ Surface Gallery, 2752 W Colorado Ave
Visit Ivy’s booth: 🎨To design her future, she had to rediscover her past
Nov 22-23, 10am-4pm: Vintage Market Days @Norris Penrose Event Ctr $12-$17
Nov 22, 10am-4pm: Joys of the Season Holiday Home Tour @ 1691 Woodmoor Dr, Monument $30
Nov 22, 10am-6pm: Festival of Trees & Hearth & Holly Holiday Market (22nd only) @ Meridian Ranch Rec Ctr, 10301 Angeles Rd, Falcon FREE admission
Nov 22, 10am-3pm: Holiday Craft & Artisan Fair @ Fountain Creek Nature Ctr FREE admission
Nov 22, 10am-6pm: Hearth & Holly Holiday Market @ Meridian Ranch Rec Center, Peyton
Nov 22, 11am-3pm: EADO Christkindl Market @ Mash Mechanix Brewing, 429 Pikes Peak Ave + Toy Drive FREE admission
Nov 22 & 23 Noon-4pm: Pet Photos with Santa @ Pet Pantry, 6945 Mesa Ridge Pkwy, Fountain $25
🦃 Nov 27, 12:30-2:30pm: Community Thanksgiving Dinner @ 828 E Pikes Peak Ave FREE for those who need a meal
Dec 3, 4, 10-13, 17-20, 26-27, 5:30-8pm: 🎄 2.5-Hour Holiday Lights & Bites Progressive Dinner @ Downtown COS $99
Dec 4, 5:30-8:30pm: Electric Moonlight @ Cheyenne Mtn Zoo $70-$80
Dec 5-6 (10am-4pm), 7 (10am-4pm): Holiday Food & Gift Festival @Norris Penrose Event Center 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd $8 (get $1 <coupn code HFGF25> or bring a can food item)
Dec 6, 3:30-6pm: Christkindl Fest @ Ascension Lutheran Church, 2505 N Circle FREE admission (Must RSVP)
Dec 7, 11am-Noon: Evergreen Wreath Workshop @ Phelan Gardens, 4955 Austin Bluffs $35 (3 Ticket Left)
Dec 7, 2:30-4pm: Grinch Mosaic Class @ The Glass Collective, 828 East Fillmore $45 (Going Fast)
Dec 13, 4-8pm: Holiday Evening @Rock Ledge Ranch $8
Dec 13 & 27, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, The Hollywood Hit - Holiday Show @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $79.95
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