Bethany Lutheran Church ELCA Good Gifts Wish List

Created by: Bethany Lutheran Church, Cherry Hills Village, Colorado
For many years Bethany has supported ELCA World Hunger through the purchase of Good Gifts. Your gift is especially welcome this year when the whole world is experiencing extra challenges due to the pandemic, the economy, and climate changes. Select the item and quantity you wish to purchase and add it to your cart. Then proceed to check out. Your gift will be acknowledged by the ELCA and reported to Bethany Lutheran Church. If you would like to pick up a Christmas ornament for your gift contact Sarah at Sarah@Bethany-Denver.org.
Gift PriceRequestedDonatedQuantity
Chicks

Help a family spread their wings. When chicks grow up to become chickens, their eggs not only provide an ongoing supply of protein-rich meals — they can also help start a small business and generate a steady source of income.

$10
4
-3
Rooster

Add a rooster to the chicken coop, and help the farm grow! More chickens on the farm mean more eggs to eat and sell at the market.

$15
1
0
Fruit-tree seedling

Special varieties of fruit trees are known to thrive in the driest of conditions. These low-maintenance trees are an investment in the community that can span generations, protecting the soil from erosion and providing nutritious fruit to children and adults alike.

$10
2
0
School supplies for a child

Far too many of the world's children don't go to school because they can't afford the supplies. By providing school books, paper and pencils, you provide the building blocks for a brighter future.

$10
3
3
✓
Honeybees

Support farmers and healthy honeybee colonies with this buzz-worthy gift. Honeybees provide honey to eat, beeswax that allows a farmer to start a small business selling their products, and a boost to crop growth by pollinating plants everywhere they go.

$20
6
6
✓
Personal protective equipment

Health care and other essential program staff on the front line of this pandemic are in dire need of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as face masks, gloves and disinfectant as they put themselves at risk to serve others.

$25
1
1
✓
Soap and sanitation supplies

We all know that hand-washing is an important way to stay healthy and control the spread of disease, including COVID-19. This gift provides sanitation supplies and education for households, schools, clinics and other public spaces, and is a key way to protect the most vulnerable and save lives.

$25
1
1
✓
Piglet

This little piggy couldn’t be a bigger lifesaver. This gift is a source of natural fertilizer that helps crops grow tall and strong, and can also be sold at the market for extra income when it's needed.

$30
3
3
✓
Solar-powered lantern

In sub-Saharan Africa, only 25% of rural households have access to electricity. This makes it difficult for children and families to walk home, read, study or complete other household tasks. A portable, solar-charged lantern is a perfect solution.

$30
3
3
✓
Vaccinations for a child

More than 4,000 children die each day from preventable diseases like measles, polio, tetanus and tuberculosis. Immunizing a child is one of the best ways to ensure that a child stays healthy — and a family stays free from medical costs.

$30
2
2
✓
Water filter

When safe drinking water isn’t available, a simple ceramic water filter is a lifesaver. Capable of purifying water without electricity or chemicals, a water filter is a reliable way to provide safe water when it’s needed most.

$30
3
2
School fees and uniform for a girl

Worldwide, girls are far less likely than boys to be enrolled in school. When you educate a girl, you help open a world of opportunity for her future and the future of her family and community.

$40
5
4
Goat

Goats can go where other animals can’t, surviving in some of the world’s most challenging terrain. Goat's milk provides nutrition for children and their families, and goats are quick to reproduce — which means a family can pass this life-saving gift onto others.

$50
5
5
✓
Share of a cow

One dairy cow can produce a few gallons of calcium-packed milk each day. A family can receive the nutrition they need and also start a small business selling extra milk, cheese and more. With food, funds and fertilizer, the gift of a cow has got it all.

$50
1
1
✓