School district personnel are often the first to know when a family has fallen on difficult times. For this reason, Hope4theHoliday works directly with school district staff to ensure no child is left without the magic and warmth that the holiday season brings.

No. Hope4theHoliday never knows the names of the families who receive the gifts. We rely on the school district staff to communicate with the families directly.

A question will be asked when submitting a donation to indicate which school or school district you would like your donation to benefit. Be sure to include the name of the school or district and the city and state that the school is located in when submitting the donation form.

Since 2002, approximately 97% of all donations have directly gone to our mission of providing a joyful and memorable holiday season for those in need. Approximately 3% of all donations cover credit cards fees and the cost of running the Hope4theHoliday website.

Yes. When submitting your donation, please indicate that the donation can go towards any needing family in any school district.