CHRISTMAS MALL

DEC. 13th - 14th

What is the Christmas Mall?

The Christmas Mall provides a free shopping experience for families in our community who need an extra hand around the holiday season. Parents and/or guardians arrive at Journey Church and are given the opportunity to choose presents for each kid in their household. Each child receives a main gift and a stocking, and each family goes away with a board game. Our volunteers are here to help each adult shopper throughout their shopping experience by keeping everything organized, wrapping each gift, and loading the presents into their vehicle.

How to Participate

Corporate Sponsorships

Each year we rely on the valuable support from our local community and every year we are so thankful for those who choose to partner with us. Businesses or organizations desiring to sponsor this event can click here to fill out the 2024 corporate sponsorship form.

Volunteer

Christmas Mall volunteers help make this event possible by assisting shoppers, wrapping their presents, watching children as adults shop, and loading the selected gifts into vehicles. Volunteer time slots are typically scheduled in two-hour time blocks throughout the days of the event. The 2024 volunteer registration will go live closer to the dates of the event. Check back here in early Oct. for further details and available times.

Donate

This event relies heavily on not only monetary donations but toy and gift donations as well. However, only donations of BRAND NEW toys and gifts will be accepted. Purchased items can be brought to the church during normal business hours or purchased through our Amazon Wish list which is live all year long and any purchases made can be sent directly to the church.

Shopper Registration

Adult shoppers interested in participating in this year's event are asked to fill out a registration form before the event. This registration form helps us prepare the age-appropriate gifts we offer. Those who are registered before the deadline will be eligible for an assigned a time to shop and will be notified via email the week leading up to the event in December. Registration for this event typically goes live in early Oct. Check this page again in the fall to find out more info.

Parent and/or Guardian Testimonies

You have helped my children receive gifts we never could have gotten them. You have made their Christmas, just like last year. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

I absolutely LOVE this event! I am a single mom of three living in a hotel working a full-time job and trying to make ends meet. This has helped me be able to have something for my girls.

This [event] helped us tremendously. This last year has been rough financially for us and we can't thank you enough.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where and When is the Christmas Mall?

Can I bring my kids to the Christmas Mall?

Yes, but only during the scheduled times our volunteers are available for childcare. We limit shopping access to adult shoppers only to help keep our Mall organized and comfortable for everyone. If you believe you will need childcare, please indicate this desire in your registration and we will do our best to schedule you for a shopping time when one of our background-checked childcare workers is available. Please be aware that the number of shopping times we have available with childcare are limited and are therefore filled on a first come first serve basis. We cannot guarantee you will be given a shopping time where childcare is provided. Once all childcare spots are filled, it will be the responsibility of the adult shopper to find suitable care during their shopping time, as our shopping space is reserved for adult shoppers only.

If we are available to fulfill your request for childcare, you will bring them with you during your assigned shopping time and check them into our secure children's area before going out to shop. Our team of background-checked and trained leaders will have games, crafts, and other activities to keep them occupied. Once you are done shopping and all your gifts are gift-wrapped, you will again be led back to our secure children's area where you will pick them up.

What do I need to Bring?

You MUST bring the confirmation (received after registering online) and your ID with you when you come to shop. No other paperwork will be accepted as an entry ticket. Those who forget their ID will be moved to a later shopping time towards the end of our event or to our waitlist. We do not give those on our waitlist any guarantee of finding an age-appropriate gift for every child in their household and are coming to shop knowing they may be limited in their selections.

What time do I need to arrive?

With your confirmation, you will be provided an appointment and time. This is the time you will be allowed to come and shop. Those who miss their appointment are not guaranteed an opportunity to reschedule for a time during our event but will be given the opportunity to place their name on our waitlist.

Please call our office at 701-838-1111 when you arrive for your appointment and let us know you are here. At that time we will let you know if we are ready for you to come into the building. We serve a lot of people in a small space and we try to limit the number of people in our lobby to ensure everyone is comfortable and no gifts go to the wrong family by mistake. We appreciate your assistance in this as we seek to keep our event running smoothly.

What if I am unable to attend the Christmas Mall?

If you are unable to attend, you may request another adult shopper attend in your place. You will need to contact our office by phone or email as soon as you know this is needed, preferably no later than 24 hours prior to the start of your assigned shopping time. Once we are made aware, we will work to make the necessary adjustments to your registration. Please note, that the adult coming to shop in your place will need to make sure they bring their ID along so they can check in at our front desk. If they forget, your shopping time will be forfeited and given to someone on our waitlist.

What if I need transportation to the Christmas Mall?

Reports from the Community

KX NEWS

Journey Church gears up to host their Christmas Mall event to help those in need... Click here to view the interview.

The Dakotan

The holidays can be a stressful time, but Journey Church is attempting to ease the stress for some families with its Christmas Mall this weekend... Click here to read the full article.

Bismarck Daily

A Minot church is in its third year of a unique event to help provide gifts to families in need this holiday season... Click here to read the full article.