Shop & Share 2022 is Happening Now!

Over the last few weeks, we've been working with Forest Hills School District counselors to identify the needs of students in our buildings and now it’s time to fulfill them and begin the work of supporting our local partners, Jack's Closet and Inter Parish Ministries. 

  • Nov 10th: Request a Wish List or Donate You'll be emailed a list for a Forest Hills student(s) and their family to shop for, along with instructions about how and where to drop off your items.
  • Nov 14th: Coin Wars/Clash of the Quarters and High School Collections Students in all Forest Hills elementary buildings and Nagel will begin collecting coins on Nov 14th that will be used during our Community Shopping Night at Target (Beechmont Avenue).  Collection dates/details vary by building; see your school's PTO or PTA newsletter for more details. Anderson and Turpin will be collecting items to stock Jack's Closet, a kinship and foster care support organization in our community.
  • Nov 29th: Giving Tuesday is a national day of giving that follows the shopping frenzy days of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. Non-profits across the country look forward to this day in helping to fund their year long work. Give to our efforts at http://bit.ly/9United_Give.
  • Dec 7th: Community Shopping Night Students and their families are invited to give their time at Target (Beechmont Avenue) to help fulfill the needs and wishes of Forest Hills students and local organizations, whose work supports the Anderson Township and Village of Newtown communities. It’s an amazing evening of fun, community and generosity! 
    ​(Please note: Elementary and Nagel students must be accompanied by an adult.) 
​Since 2008, Shop & Share has not only offered students and families an opportunity to support Forest Hills students during the holidays, it also provides sustainability of our efforts to support students all year and our student-led service initiatives. Your support truly makes an impact 365 days a year for Forest Hills students & families.
  • "Normalizing" Grants: School requested grants to support a student(s) & families in Forest Hills schools with a short-term, immediate need. From basic food and hygiene needs to assistance with funds to take part in school plays, sports and other extra curricular activities to help after a job loss, illness or fire, the grants help to "normalize" a student's school experience.
  • Bottlecaps to Benches: Our community turned more than 20,000 lbs of plastic/caps and lids into 50 tables and benches for our schools, parks and community. The project came to an end in September 2022 after making an incredible impact for 5 years.
  • Chalk the Walks: A night before the 1st day of school tradition of decorating the sidewalks at all Forest Hills schools and district buildings to welcome a new school year.
  • Birthday Bundles: Not everyone has the means to celebrate their special day with cake - this project provides Forest Hills students with a birthday cake to help celebrate their big day!
  • iServe: A dedicated time in February to be intentional about taking care of ourselves and serving our friends, school, families and community.