Joy Under the Tree
This holiday season YOU can team with Joy99, Standale Home Studio and Gerrit’s Appliance to help bring a little JOY Under the Tree!
As an individual, family, small group, neighbors, etc. you are encouraged to support one of the remaining families that are part of the Harvest Stand Ministries program.
Your support will help to supply your family with Christmas gifts!
THANK YOU FOR ADOPTING 6 LOCAL FAMILIES!
There is still a need for one of the five remaining families!
If supporting the families below is difficult for you, consider dropping off a gift card to a major retailer like Meijer, Walmart, Target, etc. to the Joy99 Studios!
Otherwise…Please learn more about the remaining families and fill out the form below to support them.
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This is a family of six (with a new baby on the way) which includes a devoted mom and her three grown children, one of whom has special needs.
Another child is expecting a baby soon and already has a little one at home. The mom’s days are filled with responsibility, balancing, caregiving with the challenges of finding flexible work.
Despite their struggles to make ends meet, they remain hopeful and committed to supporting one another through every season of life.
1A – 41-year-old Female
Top size: Large
Bottom size: 12
Shoe size: 10
Favorite color: Pink
Wants: sound bar, Keurig coffee maker, pots and pans, Ugg slippers, vacuum, candles
Needs: Queen size comforter, pillows, utensils, blankets, air purifier, fan, lamp, 2 end tables1B – 24-year-old Male
Top size: XL
Bottom size: 36x30
Shoe size: 11
Favorite color: black, red, blue
Wants: PS5 console, slides, hair clippers, Timberland boots
Needs: joggers, hoodies, shoes, tools, white tees, white tank tops, NFL hat (Bears or Lions)1C – 22-year-old Female
Top size: Large
Bottom size: Large
Shoe size: 9
Favorite color: green, purple, pink
Wants: slippers, blankets, water bottle, pajama sets, winter boots, queen bed frame
Needs: socks, boxes for storage, laundry baskets, cleaning products1D – 21-year-old Male
Top size: Small
Bottom size: 30x34
Shoe size: 9
Favorite color: black
Wants: sensory toys, guitar, cups with straw, legos, ninja bullet, tablet
Needs: pajama sets, twin size comforter, joggers, sweatshirts, socks, Carhartt winter coat1E – 20-year-old Male
Top size: 3XL
Bottom size: 38x36
Shoe size: 15
Favorite color: black
Wants: tools, car cleaner, PS5 console, flashlight, air fryer
Needs: working winter gloves, socks, winter coat (Carhartt), slippers1F – 3-year-old Male
Top size: kids small, 5/6
Bottom size: kids small, 5/6
Shoe size: 12/13
Favorite color: blue and green
Wants: dinosaurs, twin size comforter, laundry basket, RC toys
Needs: winter boots (13C), dresser, gloves and hat setNewborn (due in March ‘26)
Size: 0-3 month & 3-6 month
Wants: glass baby bottles, bibs, blankets, diapers, pacifiers
Needs: carseat with stroller, bassinet, swing, baby toys, bouncer, baby monitorPreferred places for gift card(s): Walmart, Best Buy, Meijer, fast food restaurants, Target, Starbucks, Buffalo Wild Wings, Craigs Cruisers
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This family is a husband and wife that face many daily challenges, with one dealing with ongoing health and mobility issues. The other spouse shoulders the responsibilities of being the sole income earner, managing both work and caregiving duties.
Together, they navigate life’s hurdles with strength, relying on each other for support.
3A – 58-year-old Male
Top size: NA
Bottom size: M
Shoe size: 9.5
Favorite color: NA
Wants: Meijer gift card, Visa gift card towards a lift up chair, men’s medium sweatpants, socks, slip on shoes
Needs: electric scooter, muscle massage gun, electric shaver, handicap handles for shower and bathroom3B – 48-year-old Female
Top size: NA
Bottom size: NA
Shoe size: 9.5 (sketchers winter boots)
Favorite color: blue
Wants: pots and pans, dish towels, washcloths, air fryer, bowls
Needs: bath towels, vacuum, garbage disposal, oscillating fan -
This is a family of five facing numerous hardships, with the mother battling chronic health problems that make it difficult to support the family.
One child has diabetes, while another adult child struggles with autism, requiring extra care, understanding and patience.
They often find themselves struggling to make ends meet in the face of ongoing challenges.
7A – 59-year-old male
Top size: 3XL tall
Bottom size: 46x32
Shoe size: 13
Favorite color: dark blue
Wants: metal signs (old gas stations, navy)
Needs: dark blue towels, heated blanket7B – 61-year-old female
Top size: 2XL
Bottom size: 46x32 men’s jeans
Shoe size: 9
Favorite color: purple
Wants: yarn, king size heated blanket, Keurig (red or black)
Needs: dark purple towels, heated blanket for lap, large Goody square plastic brush7C – 30-year-old male
Top size: large tall
Bottom size: 38x32
Shoe size: 10.5
Favorite color: red
Wants: bed spread (soft)
Needs: dark grey towels, heated blanket for lap7D – 25-year-old female
Top size: XL
Bottom size: NA
Shoe size: 9
Favorite color: grey
Wants: cat stuff (toys), Keurig
Needs: grey towels, heated blanket, gift cards, full sized sheets7E – 21-year-old male
Top size: 2XLT
Bottom size: 36x30
Shoe size: 11.5
Favorite color: grey
Wants: adult Legos
Needs: dark grey towels, blanket, sheets (twin deep pocket)Preferred places for gift card(s): Walmart, Target, Meijer
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This is a close-knit family of four. Dad faces ongoing health challenges that limit his ability to work full time, forcing him to rely on disability for part of the year.
Mom balances her time with a full time job and caring for the family. Despite their struggles to make ends meet, they remain hopeful and grateful.
With finances stretched thin, they are praying for some help to bring some Christmas joy to their home this year.
9A – 47-year-old male
Top size: 3XL
Bottom size: 44x30/2XL
Shoe size: 10.5 wide
Favorite color: maize and blue
Wants: coffee maker, grill/smoker stuff, Lions/Michigan sports, Under Armor long sleeve shirts
Needs: lift chair/recliner, work boots, gas cards, compression socks, tires for van9B – 47-year-old female
Top size: 2XL
Bottom size: 18/2XL
Shoe size: 9
Favorite color: black, grey, hot pink
Wants: vanity with mirror, zip up hoodie, soft blankets
Needs: towels (dish and bath), vacuum, broom, black non-slip work shoes, paper products, cleaners9C – 23-year-old male
Top size: XL
Bottom size: NA
Shoe size: NA
Favorite color: black and grey
Wants: sheets, laundry basket, Gain laundry pods, Cascade complete pods
Needs: kitchen table, knife set, area rug, dishwasher9D – 11-year-old female
Top size: women’s medium
Bottom size: NA
Shoe size: 6
Favorite color: pink and blue
Wants: vanity with mirror, twin sheets, pillow, Lions gear
Needs: winter boots, socks, tennis shoes, bike9E – small dog bed
Preferred places for gift card(s): Bob’s Butcher Block, Walmart, gas cards, Meijer, Sam’s Club, Buffalo Wild Wings, El Rancho, Olive Garden, Brann’s, Subway, Family Fare
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This is a multigenerational family of four – mom, her son, grandchild, and great grandchild, who live together and are leaning on one another for strength in the recent loss of mom’s husband.
This Christmas, praying for a blessing of joy and comfort to brighten their home during this very difficult season.
11A – 61-year-old female
Top size: XL
Bottom size: XL
Shoe size: 5
Favorite color: pink and blue
Wants: gift cards, perfume, remote start for car
Needs: socks (white), sweatpants (black, grey, blue), sweatshirt (black, grey, blue)11B – 43-year-old male
Top size: 2XL
Bottom size: 38/30
Shoe size: 12
Favorite color: black and grey
Wants: gift cards to Kohl’s, Best Buy, and Target11C – 22-year-old female
Top size: large
Bottom size: large/12-14
Shoe size: 10
Favorite color: pink and mint green
Wants: Nike or Adidas shirt, jeans, gift cards, black shoes, black mascara
Needs: winter coat (black or brown), new tires11D – 3-year-old female
Top size: 4T/5T
Bottom size: 4T/5T
Shoe size: 13-1 kids
Favorite color: blue and pink
Wants: play dough set, kinetic sand, bubble bath, baby doll, mega blocks
Needs: snow pants, shirts, pants -
This is a blended family of eight. They are going through a challenging time as they deal with housing instability and are separated while trying to find a new home.
Though the situation is hard, they continue to stay positive. With limited resources, affording Christmas this year will be difficult.
2A – 42-year-old Female
Top size: Large
Bottom size: 9-10/Large
Shoe size: 8
Favorite color: purple
Wants: muffin pan, kitchen towels & wash cloths, cookie sheets, candles, massage, gift cards (grocery and gas), family games
Needs: shampoo and conditioner, king size grey down comforter, household items2B – 32-year-old Male
Top size: Large
Bottom size: 31x32
Shoe size: 10.5
Favorite color: blue
Wants: grill, giftcards to: Blain’s, Dunhams, Dicks Sporting Goods, Sierra
Needs: Gas cards, t-shirts, hoodies, bathroom towels, work boots, heated gloves, Milkwaukee tool belt2C – 14-year-old Male
Top size: men’s small
Bottom size: men’s small/30x30
Shoe size: 10
Favorite color: grey and black
Wants: Gift cards, Nike hoodies, sweats and shirts, slides
Needs: Full size bedding, teen baseball, hoodies, sweats, t-shirts2D – 11-year-old Female
Top size: girls XL
Bottom size: girls XL
Shoe size: 4.5
Favorite color: teal
Wants: gift cards (Ulta, Target, TJ Max, Old Navy), hover board
Needs: anything teen girl, Bath & Body, Ulta2E – 16-year-old Male
Top size: men’s medium
Bottom size: 31x32
Shoe size: 12
Favorite color: black and blue
Wants: gift cards (Dunham’s, Dicks Sporting Goods, Sierra), Xbox
Needs: anything teen boy, socks (black Nike)2F – 14-year-old Male
Top size: men’s small
Bottom size: 30x30
Shoe size: 10
Favorite color: black
Wants: gift cards (Sierra, Dunham’s, Dicks Sporting Goods), Xbox
Needs: anything teen boy, baseball2G – 12-year-old Female
Top size: women’s small
Bottom size: XXL girls or women’s small
Shoe size: 8
Favorite color: pink and teal
Wants: gift cards (Ulta, Target, Kohls, Old Navy, Five Below) and hover board
Needs: anything teen girl, hoodies, sweats, jeans, socks2H – 8-year-old Male
Top size: boy’s medium
Bottom size: boy’s medium/8-10
Shoe size: 3
Favorite color: green and blue
Wants: hover board, electric scooter, Pokémon games, Xbox, football and baseball things
Needs: jeans, hoodies, sweats, socks, t-shirts, boxersPreferred places for gift card(s): Meijer, Walmart, Target, Kohls, Old Navy, Sierra, TJ Max, Mobil Gas, Five Below
Additional needs: Toiletries, paper towel, toilet paper.
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This is a family of four facing unique challenges, with one son dealing with dietary restrictions and the other struggling with ADHD and school difficulties.
The mother is searching for a flexible job that allows her to care for her children, but financial stress has been mounting due to a long period of unemployment.
The family is doing their best to navigate these tough times while managing the needs of their kids.
4A – 3-year-old Male
Top size: 3T
Bottom size: 3T
Shoe size: 8
Favorite color: blue
Wants: color tablets for bath, outside Tonka toys, toy kitchen, power wheels battery (12 volt), suction cup bath toys, robe, fruit snacks, Paw Patrol toys or clothes
Needs: socks, underwear, gloves/mittens, pillow4B – 9-year-old Male
Top size: 7 or 8
Bottom size: 7 or 8
Shoe size: 1
Favorite color: red
Wants: bike (20” or 24”), water bottle holder for bike, books (Dogman, Diary of a Whimpy Kid, Minecraft Chronicles), glow sticks, Squishmallow, alarm clock, LEGOs
Needs: winter boots, ankle socks, underwear (boxer briefs)4C – 37-year-old Female
Top size: 2XL
Bottom size: 2XL or 20 short
Shoe size: 11.5
Favorite color: blue or green
Wants: enclosed toddler stepstool, dough mixer/stand mixer, spot bot/ carpet cleaner, perfume
Needs: snow pants, winter coat, ankle socks, tires (235/55R20)4D – 47-year-old Male
Top size: XL
Bottom size: 34x34
Shoe size: 12
Favorite color: blue
Wants: work gloves (Mechanix fast fit size L), gift card towards washer/dryer
Needs: Hanes tagless boxer briefs, Hanes black crew socks, furnace filter (14x20x1), tall digging shovel, Menards gift card for home repairsPreferred places for gift card(s): Meijer and Menards
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Family 5 is a loving family of eight. Dad and Mom are doing their best to make ends meet while raising six wonderful children, ranging in age from 6 months to 15 years old.
The hardworking father recently began a new full-time job with a new schedule, and the mother stays home to care for their growing family.
They are grateful for each other and for every blessing, so hoping to show them a little extra support this Christmas season.
5A – 33-year-old female
Top size: Large/XL
Bottom size: XL
Shoe size: 9
Favorite color: purple
Wants: large mixing bowls, carpet/upholstery cleaner, heated blanket, gift cards (Amazon, Ulta), baking supplies, mini bread pans, large kitchen mixer
Needs: winter gloves and hat, sweaters, oven mitts, kitchen towels, plain black tank tops, measuring cups and spoons, curly hair products, satin bonnets, dumbbells, high-rise pants5B – 36-year-old male
Top size: XL
Bottom size: 34/30
Shoe size: 10
Favorite color: blue
Wants: tools, electric tester set, 1/4in, 3/8in, and 1/2in socket set, gift cards (Amazon or Harbor Freight)
Needs: Works pants, screw drivers, putty knives, 64 oz water bottle with strap, Carhartt winter hat, winter gloves5C – 15-year-old female
Top size: XS/small
Bottom size: 0
Shoe size: 7 adult
Favorite color: blue
Wants: Ulta gift card, acrylic markers, perfume, advanced art supplies, April Henry books, anything highland cows
Needs: slippers, blanket, hoodie, tank tops, make-up organization, belts, plain shirts, jewelry, cargo pants5D – 8-year-old female
Top size: 12/14
Bottom size: 12/14
Shoe size: 3/4
Favorite color: pink
Wants: kid’s smart watch, play makeup, arts and crafts, dancing pad, karaoke machine
Needs: hair bonnets, hair accessories for long thick hair, warmies, hair towels for shower, comforter, winter gloves5E – 6-year-old male
Top size: 6/7
Bottom size: 6
Shoe size: 12/1
Favorite color: purple and blue
Wants: kid’s smart watch, Lions jersey (Brown), legos, walkie talkie, projector, sketcher art supplies/crafts
Needs: winter gloves, hoodies, fuzzy blanket, warmies, pillow, socks5F – 13-year-old male
Top size: adult small
Bottom size: adult small
Shoe size: men’s 8.5/9
Favorite color: green
Wants: Lions jersey (Hutchinson), Walmart gift card, Legos, Nike slides size 9, toy sloth, challenging Rubic cubes, white crocs
Needs: fuzzy blanket, warmie monkey, alarm clock, cologne, pillow, socks5G – 6 month old male
Top size: 6 months
Bottom size: 6 months
Shoe size: NA
Favorite color: NA
Wants: learning toys, stackable play blocks, interactive toys
Needs: warm blanket, feeding utensils/cups, rear facing carseat, socks5H – 2-year-old female
Top size: 5T
Bottom size: 4T/5T
Shoe size: 8/9
Favorite color: pink
Wants: princess dress up, anything Barbie related, toddler knife cutting set, coloring stuff, bath crayons, play makeup
Needs: winter gloves, interactive toys, warm blankets, interactive booksPreferred places for gift card(s): Walmart, Amazon, Dollar Tree
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This is a single man dealing with chronic health problems and is unable to work full-time, making it hard to cover basic expenses.
This Christmas let’s show him some love to help him through these tough times.
6A – 52-year-old male
Top size: Large
Bottom size: Large
Shoe size: 10.5
Favorite color: NA
Wants: computer desk and chair, Swiffer mop, TV, electric blanket
Needs: slippers, socks, hoodie, lounge pantsPreferred place for gift card(s): Best Buy
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Family 8 is a family of five. A grandmother, feeling the weight of loneliness, moved in with her granddaughter’s family of four, hoping for a fresh start.
Her granddaughter is struggling with the sorrow of a recent miscarriage. As they support each other through these difficult times, let’s bring some joy to their Christmas this year.
8A – 29-year-old male
Top size: XL
Bottom size: 38x32
Shoe size: 12
Favorite color: black
Wants: new electric razor
Needs: steel toe shoes for work8B – 31-year-old female
Top size: small
Bottom size: 0
Shoe size: 9
Favorite color: teal
Wants: California king comforter set (teal or black)
Needs: winter boots8C – 6-year-old female
Top size: 8
Bottom size: 10
Shoe size: no shoes please
Favorite color: pink and purple
Wants: make up vanity, Hello Kitty room decor
Needs: snow pants (size 10)8D – 4-year-old male
Top size: 6-7
Bottom size: 6
Shoe size: no shoes please
Favorite color: blue
Wants: anything Lightening McQueen
Needs: snow pants (size 6)8E – 70-year-old female
Top size: NA
Bottom size: 4XL
Shoe size: 10
Favorite color: purple
Wants: gift cards
Needs: very warm winter coat with metal zipper -
This is a couple who recently welcomed their young granddaughter into their home after gaining full custody, bringing new joy and responsibility into their lives.
Adjusting to the changes has brought some financial challenges.
Praying for a special blessing to help make the season bright for their little family.
10A – 12-year-old female
Top size: 10/12
Bottom size: 12
Shoe size: 8
Favorite color: dark/forest green
Wants: button maker machine, pony beads for bracelets, Kandi beads, alcohol markers, sketch book (medium size), Amazon gift card
Needs: hoodies (black or dark green), cargo stretch jeans10B – 53-year-old female
Top size: XL
Bottom size: large
Shoe size: 8 wide
Favorite color: yellow
Wants: 2 in 1 hair straightener and curler, flat hair clips, gift cards (Amazon, Visa, Meijer), non stick pots and pans
Needs: XL black zip up, knit gloves for driving10C – 59-year-old male
Top size: XL
Bottom size: 34/32
Shoe size: 10.5 wide
Favorite color: NA
Wants: jeans, gift cards (Amazon, Cabela’s, gas)
Needs: 265/75 R 16 load range tires, dark color zip up hoodies for work, warm shirts, belt 34”
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