Children living at the Alexandria House domestic violence shelter near Sixth Street and Normandie Avenue got sweet surprises last week when the nonprofit Present Now hosted a Valentine’s Day party and gave the children personalized gift boxes.

Each child received a gift box with an educational toy.

Non-resident children from the Alexandria House after school care program enjoyed a party for the children who are residents. Children who live at the shelter (not pictured) were given Valentine’s Day gifts from the nonprofit Present Now.
(photo by Cori Zucker)

Children ages 3 and under received VTech touch and swipe baby phones; children ages 4-9 received a VTech Kidizoom smartwatch DX; and those 10 and older received a Pebble Smartwatch.

A total of 12 children received gifts and enjoyed pizza and cookies. An arts and crafts activity was also held.