The Holidays are a very special time of sharing and caring for the Siena/Francis House family.  It is a time of thanksgiving for the shelter, meals and clothing provided throughout the year and also for the respect, love and friendship shared by the many guests who pass through our doors looking for assistance and acceptance.

Last year, the generosity of many individuals, organizations, and families supported us in providing smiles, cheer and Holiday gifts to 1,566 men, women and children.

Renovation of our 1702 Nicholas building includes areas previously used for holiday gift storage and display.  This loss of space will not affect our ability to provide toys for the children.  But, you will notice that we are asking for very basic gifts for our teens and adults . . . plus gift certificates to a variety of stores to give them the option of a shopping trip.

Thank you for asking how you can be a part of our family’s celebration.  

The gift idea list provides suggestions for each age group.  Please email or call if you would like an update of the "most needed" items.

We ask that gifts be unwrapped so our guests can truly “shop” and make appropriate age and size selections.

We would very much appreciate it if gifts could be delivered by December 15th to accommodate the dates of our gift-giveaways.  Ifthis date is not feasible, please call to make arrangements.

For further information, please contact Kathy Gaines by phone, 402-677-6376,
or by email, kathygaines@sienafrancis.omhcoxmail.com

Happy holidays from our house to yours!

Holiday Gift Ideas for the Guests of the Siena/Francis House Men, Women, & Children - (as age appropriate) socks & underwear gloves and hats backpacks and sport bags batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9 Volt)   Newborns to Infants blankets, quilts sleepers (size newborn to 24 months) basic clothing, socks, onesies interactive toys   Toddlers to Grade School games and puzzles interactive and educational games and toys coloring and activity books, colors and markers art, craft and activity sets   Boys action figures footballs, soccer balls, baseballs & gloves trucks and cars models, Magnetics and Legos (no guns, knives or swords, please)   Girls dolls, doll clothing jewelry and play makeup tea sets, dishes, etc. stuffed animals (huggable!)

Jr. High - High School baseballs, gloves, footballs, basketballs, soccer hand-held electronic games walk-man radios, cassette, CD players disposable cameras and photo albums wallets and billfolds watches   Adult Men and Women wallets and billfolds watches manicure sets and nail clippers walk-man radios, cassette, CD players hand-held electronic games blow dryers and curling irons cologne and perfume sweatshirts (size small to 5X)   Gift Certificates for teens & adults Department & Discount Stores: About-a-Buck Burlington Coat Dollar General Dollar Tree Gordmans Kmart Kohls Pennys Sears ShopKo Steinmart Target T J Maxx Walgreens Wal-Mart Shopping Malls: Crossroads Oakview Westroads Clothing, Shoes and Sportwear Stores Book and Music Stores Fast Food Restaurants

Happy Holidays from our house to yours!

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Siena/Francis House
Mike Saklar, Executive Director
Phone (402) 341-1821 Fax (402) 341-5270
1702 Nicholas St. Omaha, NE 68102

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