- Program Manager: Jennifer Ringwald
- Program Co-Manager: Cynthia Ferguson
- Program Email: holidaycheer@philomathcommunityservices.org
- How does it work? Here are Holiday Cheer Introductory Slides
- Click Here for the Holiday Cheer Amazon Wish List!
Applications will go live this October 1, 2025 and will close November 10, 2025.
After November 10, participation is not guaranteed but you are welcome to email the program (address above) directly with inquiries. Thank you!
Things are growing and changing! Read our Letter to Sponsors for 2024 here.
Organizing toys and hygiene supplies
Using community goodwill and contributions, the Holiday Cheer program offers aid to local families with children who need assistance and cheer during the holiday season. To qualify, recipients must be at or below 300% of the poverty level (see this chart for specific income levels for 2024) in West Benton County and the surrounding region.
The program provides gifts to children 0 – 18 years of age. Gift cards, decorations, and the opportunity to have items wrapped are provided for their families. In 2023, the program served 78 households including 205 children! This program aims to make the holidays just a little happier for each of the lives it touches.
Looking to donate in-kind goods? We are presently looking for new or gently used:
- Toys
- Stuffed animals
- Games
- Books
If you would like to be a donor, please contact us!