Christmas Hope
Christmas Hope exists to reflect Jesus’ love by serving families in Gainesville-Hall County, providing clothing and gifts for elementary and middle school children during the holiday season.
More Children Reached
Since its beginning, Christmas Hope has continued to grow, blessing more children each year:
In 2021, Christmas Hope joined forces with other community organizations to form the Hall County Christmas Collaborative. This partnership helps streamline the application process, prevents duplicate assistance, and maximizes the number of families served each year.
Through Christmas Hope, we are making a lasting impact—one child, one family, and one Christmas at a time.
- 2019: 111 children served
- 2020: 159 children served
- 2021: 185 children served
- 2022: 246 children served
- 2023: 262 children served
- 2024: 306 children served
- 2025: 335 children served
In 2021, Christmas Hope joined forces with other community organizations to form the Hall County Christmas Collaborative. This partnership helps streamline the application process, prevents duplicate assistance, and maximizes the number of families served each year.
Through Christmas Hope, we are making a lasting impact—one child, one family, and one Christmas at a time.
About Christmas Hope
For over 30 years, Christmas Hope (formerly Secret Santa) has served the Gainesville-Hall County community, bringing joy to thousands of children and families. Founded in 1985 under the leadership of Wanda Oliver and with the support of the Chattahoochee Baptist Association, Secret Santa thrived thanks to the dedication of countless volunteers, churches, and businesses.
Today, Christmas Hope carries on this legacy, ensuring that families in need continue to experience the joy and generosity of the holiday season. We are so grateful for Laura and Kimberly who lead this ministry today and serve so many children and families.
Today, Christmas Hope carries on this legacy, ensuring that families in need continue to experience the joy and generosity of the holiday season. We are so grateful for Laura and Kimberly who lead this ministry today and serve so many children and families.
Support Christmas Hope
Financial Donation
Make a financial donation, of any amount, through one of the following methods:
In-Kind Donations
Purchase and drop off any of the items listed above at the Chattahoochee Baptist Association the first week of December.
Make a financial donation, of any amount, through one of the following methods:
- Mail a Check to: Chattahoochee Baptist Association (1220 McEver Road Gainesville, GA 30504) with "Christmas Hope" in the memo line.
- Online/Credit Card: Click Here!
In-Kind Donations
Purchase and drop off any of the items listed above at the Chattahoochee Baptist Association the first week of December.
Sponsor a Child
Starting in fall 2026, sponsors will receive an email with a specific, assigned child’s name, age, gender, clothing and shoe sizes, favorite color, and suggestions for toys/gifts to shop for the items below. Sponsor is responsible for dropping off items at the Chattahoochee Baptist Association the first week of December. (Estimated Cost: $150-200).
Starting in fall 2026, sponsors will receive an email with a specific, assigned child’s name, age, gender, clothing and shoe sizes, favorite color, and suggestions for toys/gifts to shop for the items below. Sponsor is responsible for dropping off items at the Chattahoochee Baptist Association the first week of December. (Estimated Cost: $150-200).
- Outfit (Pants & Shirt)
- Pajamas
- Coat
- Tennis Shoes
- 2 Toy / Gift Items
- Diapers, if applicable
