Advent Angels

Spread the spirit of the season by providing Christmas gifts and winter wear for over 500 preschool and elementary students.

Ways to Give

Amazon Wishlist

Choose items you’d like to gift by shopping from our Amazon wishlist. Please select our registry address for delivery.

Monetary Support

Donate online by selecting the Annual Advent Angels Program—every dollar is used for maximum impact.

A group of children sitting on a blue carpet in a classroom, exchanging gifts, with a girl at the front smiling while holding a Barbie doll dressed as a soccer player.

Giving Guidelines

  • In-Person Donations: To arrange a drop-off, don't hesitate to contact us. We gladly accept all new, age-appropriate toys and winter wear.

  • Gift Wrapping: Please leave gifts unwrapped. St. Anthony High School students will earn service hours by wrapping gifts for our elementary students.

  • Deadline: All gifts must be received by the second Friday in December.

  • Tax Receipts: To request a tax receipt for your donation, please email Gretchen at zyduckg@stanthonymilwaukee.org.

  • Valuation of In-Kind Donations: St. Anthony School cannot assess the value of in-kind donations. We recommend retaining receipts to claim your donation as a tax deduction.

Why Support Advent Angels?

Longevity

Advent Angels has a proven track record spanning over a decade. We are proud to have been featured on TMJ4's Positively Milwaukee, Telemundo Wisconsin, CBS 58, and FOX6 News.

Transparency

Each item received in accordance with our guidelines is matched to a student’s needs and interests. Any remaining gifts are used the following year.

Consistency

Advent Angels is made possible by generous donors who contribute year after year—new supporters are always welcome.

Second grade student opening a pack of Pokémon cards as part of the Advent Angels program at St. Anthony School—capturing joyful student engagement, seasonal giving, and a supportive faith-based community in Milwaukee, WI.

Contact Us

Questions? Want to arrange a drop off? Please contact us!

Program Coordinators
Gretchen Zyduck and Karla Ortiz