Mendocino County Office of Education  employees and community members partner to bring joy to homeless students through an annual Gift Drive serving over 300 students across Mendocino County annually, providing gifts and a sense of community. In the Mendocino County Office of Education River Campus lobby in Ukiah, a festive display features pegboards adorned with tags. Each tag lists general information about a student, such as their age and wish list ideas, making it easy for sponsors to choose a gift that will bring a smile to a child’s face. Student Services & Wellness Director Shane Hildebrand, Foster and Homeless Youth Services  Fulfill a Gift Request,  visit the MCOE River Campus lobby at 2240 Old River Road in Ukiah on weekdays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., and select a gift tag from the pegboard. Each tag represents a child’s wish and should guide a gift purchase of around $25. Log your chosen tag in the provided logbook and return the wrapped gift with the tag number by Friday, December 13. Or you can  donate 25$ a gift for one student. Write a check payable to MCOE and include “Gift Drive” in the memo line. Mail or deliver your check to MCOE Foster & Homeless Youth Services at 2240 Old River Road, Ukiah, CA 95482