The Gift of Christmas Program

Make Christmas brighter for someone in need.

For many of the individuals and families served by Catholic Charities, Christmas can be an especially difficult time. Financial struggles, health challenges, homelessness, and loneliness can make it hard to experience the joy of the season.

Through our annual Gift of Christmas program, we share the stories of approximately 75 individuals and families from each of our programs who could use help and kindness this Christmas.

Please read their stories and make a monetary donation to someone whose story touches your heart. You can also choose to give wherever the need is greatest.

Your generosity can help provide Christmas gifts, household essentials, clothing, food, and other necessities. Just as importantly, it reminds people facing difficult circumstances that they are not forgotten and that someone cares.

Once the needs of all Gift of Christmas recipients have been met, additional donations may be used to assist Catholic Charities clients throughout the coming year.

This Christmas, a simple act of kindness can mean more than you know.

Read their stories. Share their hope. Give the Gift of Christmas.

The Gift of Christmas Program

Share the Gift of Christmas!

The 2026 Gift of Christmas stories will be posted here in November! Please check back soon!