The Utah Prisoner Advocate Network (UPAN) is excited to announce a heartwarming new initiative for this holiday season: the 2024 UPAN Holiday Project, “All Hearts Come Home for the Holidays.” Organized by UPAN Director of Special Projects, Karen Thompson, this program is dedicated to bringing holiday cheer to children with an incarcerated parent in Utah’s prison system. We believe that no child should feel forgotten during this special time of year, and through the generosity of our UPAN family, we aim to brighten the lives of these children.
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How to Donate / Give
Beginning on November 10, 2024, a curated UPAN 2024 Gift List will be created on the Amazon Gift Registry. The link https://bit.ly/2024-UPAN-Holiday-Program will be shared on the UPAN website (here) and our Facebook page, UPAN Family Support Group, and UPAN Volunteers / Committees Working Group.
Go to the “Sponsor Donors” tab to view searchable a database of Amazon Wishlists. To make it easy to find a child in need, we’ve included other helpful information such as gender and age of each child, along with their clothing and shoe sizes, as well as one “want” and one “need” per child. We recommend using the searching, filtering, and sorting capability to find child recipients asking for items within your budget. Generous donors can choose to sponsor a child by selecting a gift from the list or by choosing other similar gifts based on the child’s sizes and requests.
Gift cards are also a welcome option for those who wish to contribute but prefer to give the family the flexibility to purchase their child’s gift.
Important Guidelines
While any gift is a wonderful contribution, we kindly ask that sponsors limit their spending to no more than $150 per child. Many children in this program have siblings, and we want to ensure that all participants feel equally supported.
Ideally gifts should be purchased and delivered through Amazon by December 10-15th, 2024, allowing ample time for holiday delivery. Amazon’s delivery service ensures that gifts will reach children anywhere while maintaining the anonymity of the donors and recipients.
Confidentiality and Safety
All deliveries will be handled by Amazon, and the delivery address will only be shared with them. This ensures that the identity of the child and sponsor remains confidential.
How to Get Involved
If you’d like to participate, visit this UPAN webpage frequently as well as our Facebook page starting on November 10, 2024. Whether you choose a gift or opt for a gift card, your contribution will help make the holidays brighter for children who might otherwise be overlooked during this time of year.
For any questions, feel free to contact Karen Thompson, UPAN Director of Special Projects, at [email protected].
Make a Difference This Holiday Season
We invite you to join us in spreading joy and love this holiday season. By becoming a sponsor, you are not only giving a gift but also showing a child that they are cared for, remembered, and valued. Your generosity will help ensure that “All Hearts Come Home for the Holidays” this year. Check this page frequently for any updates or announcements.
Please use the filters below to narrow what you’re looking for by ID, Status, Gender, Age, Retail Age Category, Gift Interests, or Amazon Wishlist URL. Click the filter icon to clear your selection. We’ve included a search function and sorting capability to any column for your convenience. You may also change the number of items displayed per page. Items are continually being updated, please check back often. Thank you for your generosity and support!
Important Note About Amazon Wishlists Fulfillment Status
Thank you for your generosity and for participating in UPAN’s “All Hearts Come Home for the Holidays” program. We want to inform you about an important detail regarding the Fulfillment Status of Amazon Wishlists in our database:
Currently, our system does not have the capability to automatically update the “Fulfillment Status” column from “Unfulfilled” to “Fulfilled” when a donor purchases all remaining items from a child’s wishlist. We are manually updating the status as quickly as possible.
What to do if you encounter an empty wishlist:
• If you select an Amazon Wishlist and it’s empty, this means another donor has recently fulfilled that child’s wishlist.
• Please continue to another link in our database and keep trying until you find a wishlist with unfulfilled items.
We sincerely apologize for any confusion and appreciate your understanding as we work to streamline this process in the future. For further assistance or questions, please email Karen Thompson at [email protected]. Thank you for making this program a success and for bringing joy to children this holiday season!
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | ID | Status | Gender | age_sort | Age | Retail Age Category | Gift Interests | Amazon Wishlist URL | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [email protected] | 11/13/2024 07:10 AM | [email protected] | 11/17/2024 06:37 AM | 62C | Unfulfilled | Female | 4 | 4 Months | Newborn and Infant 0 - 12 months | Girl 4 months wears 6-month size clothes and has a Steeler's Fans family | ||
| 2 | [email protected] | 11/13/2024 07:55 AM | [email protected] | 11/17/2024 06:51 AM | 61C | Unfulfilled | Female | 36 | 3 Years | Preschool 3 - 4 years | Girl 3 wears 5T clothes and 9-10 toddler shoes and wants anything minions or Despicable Me | ||
| 3 | [email protected] | 11/13/2024 07:56 AM | [email protected] | 11/17/2024 06:54 AM | 68F | Unfulfilled | Female | 48 | 4 Years | Preschool 3 - 4 years | Girl 4 wears size 12 kids shoe and she wants a Barbie and a baby doll that talks | ||
| 4 | [email protected] | 11/13/2024 07:57 AM | [email protected] | 11/17/2024 06:52 AM | 68G | Unfulfilled | Female | 36 | 3 Years | Preschool 3 - 4 years | Girl 3 wants Barbie and Baby Doll that eats and talks Size 10 shoes | ||
| 5 | [email protected] | 11/13/2024 07:58 AM | [email protected] | 11/17/2024 06:38 AM | 69B | Unfulfilled | Female | 9 | 9 Months | Newborn and Infant 0 - 12 months | Girl 9 months wants stand up and walk toys wears 9 month sizes |
How to Apply for the 2024 UPAN Holiday Project:
Recipient Applications Are Now Closed
UPAN is reaching out to families in need of holiday gifts for children aged 0-18 years who have a parent currently incarcerated in Utah’s prison system. Our 2024 UPAN Holiday Project, “All Hearts Come Home for the Holidays,” is now accepting applications, and we encourage families to apply early.
Who Can Apply?
If your child has a parent incarcerated in the Utah Department of Corrections, you are eligible to receive holiday gift assistance. This initiative ensures that children of incarcerated parents are not forgotten this holiday season by connecting them with generous sponsors who will provide gifts via Amazon.com.
Application Details
Application Deadline
All requests must be received by November 1, 2024, to ensure timely delivery before the holidays.
How to Submit Your Application
Please print this PDF and mail your completed application to:
UPAN All Hearts Come Home for the Holidays 2024
P.O. Box 33
Layton, Utah 84041
Don’t wait! Submit your application as soon as possible to secure a spot in this year’s program. We look forward to helping make your holiday season brighter.