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Pull out your tacky sweater and join YPK for our annual holiday party on December 12th at Hi-Wire Brewing! We'll be providing pizza, one drink ticket (for YPK members who register in advance), and prizes for the best ugly sweater, so hit up the thrift stores now! Nonmembers will receive one drink ticket if they bring a toy for the Dear Santa program, and members will receive one additional ticket if they bring a toy for the program. See additional information on the Dear Santa program below! Parking is available on site and around the property.

This event is open to members and nonmembers, so bring a friend (and tacky sweater) for a jolly time with YPK!

Bring new, unwrapped toys, gifts, and clothing for children of all ages for the Dear Santa program at Helen Ross McNabb Center.

For more than 15 years, the Helen Ross McNabb Center’s Dear Santa program has provided holiday gifts to children served by the Center. The Helen Ross McNabb Center, a not-for-profit provider of mental health, substance abuse and social services, understands the holidays become an extremely stressful time for people who have little in the way of financial resources and struggle to provide the basics of food clothing and shelter for their families.

Children in need served by the Helen Ross McNabb Center and their siblings receive donated gifts. Because many of the children have very little, their Christmas wish lists consist of items to meet basic, simple needs like a pair of shoes. Last year, the Center provided gifts and holiday parties to more than 1,500 East Tennessee children and families in need. This was made possible by individuals and organizations in the community who participate in the Dear Santa program.