Why Donate

Our Mission

We’re committed to changing the lives of children at Christmas by boosting their self-esteem and confidence, showing them that they are just as valued and important as anyone else, by gifting them with full Christmas experiences. From the tree to the dinner to the gifts and more - by participating in Gift-a-Family, you’re making a meaningful impact on their future.


Where your Donation Goes

Volunteers will use your donation to shop a child’s Wishlist, ensuring that your money goes towards Christmas items the child will truly connect with and be excited about. 

Further more, your donation will go towards ensuring the child gets the full experience - from making sure they have a fully decked out Christmas tree, traditional Christmas dinner, gingerbread house, gifts, Elf on a Shelf and so much more. The Volunteer will deliver the gifts directly to the parent in their home ensuring everything arrives safely. Please note that we are not registered charity but rather a grass-roots initiative. Therefor no charitable receipts are available


Who We’re Helping:

This campaign focuses on children who aren’t reached by traditional charitable organizations because their parents are unable, unwilling, or incapable of seeking help. These are the forgotten children—kids who’ve never experienced a typical Christmas, often leading to lifelong feelings of loneliness, worthlessness, and low self-esteem.

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From the Hearts of

Grateful Parents

These heartfelt words from parents remind us why Gift-a-Family exists—to bring hope, joy, and dignity to families when they need it most.

I can’t even describe how thankful I am. I’ve been crying for the last 20 minutes. This is the most amazing thing anyone has ever done for us. You are truly angels. Thank you from the deepest parts of my heart for helping us and ensuring our babies have a Christmas. There are no words for how grateful we are. ❤️

Your kindness and generosity will stay with me forever. I can’t remember the last time anyone has shown me any kindness. You truly made a difference in our lives. ❤️

Merry Christmas!!!! The smiles on these kids’ faces are something I’ll never forget, and none of it would have been possible without you. This has been such an amazing Christmas, and I don’t even know how I can begin to express how grateful I am. From the bottom of my heart — thank you. ❤️

My son was so amazed with all of the gifts. I’ve never heard him scream so much in joy! His laughs and little giggles were so pure. What you have done for my family is amazing and I genuinely can’t stop tearing up.

Hi there! thank you so much for this gift. My family and I are extremely blessed to have this opportunity to give my children a beautiful Christmas. We were not expecting this at all and this year has been extremely tough.

You brought so much joy and warmth into our home. Honestly, I’ve cried more happy tears than I can count. Seeing my kids’ smiles and feeling so cared for has been such a blessing. I can’t thank you enough for making this Christmas so special for us.”

Honestly, it was amazing to see their faces. Even in the midst of hard times, we had an amazing day. Thank you beyond. ❤️

Thank you so much again! From the bottom of my heart I am so grateful for all your help. I hope you had a Merry Christmas!!

I would like first of all to thank you kindly for aiding in our time of need ❤️ There are no words to describe how much relief this is going to bring me — to be able to provide a Christmas for Avery.

If I will, I thank you very much for everything. My daughters and I have gone through something very difficult. We escaped from our country because my ex-partner hit me. I almost died that last night. I know this will fill them with joy because they are very happy. They already sent a letter to the person sponsoring us, thanking them for everything.

Thank you so much! This has been extremely stressful this year. This makes such a difference for us. I honestly don’t know what to say — except thank you.

Hi Amanda, everything went absolutely amazing! I am so grateful for what you did for my girls and me, and I won’t ever forget this ❤️ Our sponsor Whitney is phenomenal — so kind, with such a big heart. We truly couldn’t have asked for anything more.

You saved Christmas for our family this year, and I can’t wait until I’m able to do the same for another family someday. 

We can’t thank you enough. The day has been amazing — we are truly so blessed. Thank you so much! We hope you all had a great Christmas!

Thank you again so so very much. I’m so grateful and don’t really have any super eloquent words to convey how grateful I really am, but just know that you’ve made a hugely positive impact on our holiday.