Who this is for
Holiday Hearts supports foster children, children and families facing financial hardship, children in family preservation situations, and families who need extra support during the holiday season.
Programs
Holiday Hearts
The program provides Christmas gifts, clothing, shoes, and pajamas to children who need support during the holidays.
What happens
Families may apply or be referred through the annual Holiday Hearts process when applications are open. Down 7 Up 8 works with donors, volunteers, and community partners to collect and deliver Christmas gifts and essentials such as toys, clothing, shoes, pajamas, and age-appropriate care items.
How volunteers help
Legacy Holiday Hearts materials describe a seasonal workflow where volunteers help sort gifts, pack items, organize family pickup, and support end-of-day packing. Exact dates and shifts are updated each year.
FAQs
When does Holiday Hearts open?
Holiday Hearts dates are updated each year. Contact us for current availability and deadlines.
Can I sponsor more than one child?
Yes. Donors can sponsor one child, multiple children, or make a general Holiday Hearts gift.
How do volunteers support Holiday Hearts?
Volunteers may help with gift sorting, packing, organizing, parent pickup, and seasonal support tasks when volunteer shifts are open.