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.
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More Children Reached

Christmas Hope has given Christmas gifts to over 1,600 children since 2019.

Through Christmas Hope, we are making a lasting impact. One child. One family. One Christmas at a time.

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.

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.
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Support Christmas Hope

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).
  • Outfit (Pants & Shirt)
  • Pajamas
  • Coat
  • Tennis Shoes
  • 2 Toy / Gift Items
  • Diapers, if applicable
Financial Donation
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.
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Apply for Assistance

In 2026, Christmas Hope will again partner with the Hall County Christmas Collaborative (HCCC) to provide one community-wide registration process for families seeking assistance for their children for the holiday season. At the conclusion of registration, the HCCC will determine which which families will be assigned to which agencies, based on the agency's eligibility criteria. Applicants will be notified via email no later than 12/1/2026 regarding which agency you have been selected by and the next steps for gift pick up, shopping, etc.

1

Complete the Application
Click here to complete the online application.
  • You must have a valid email address to apply.
  • You must have a valid email address to apply.
  • You must be able to access the email to confirm agency assignment and receive additional information throughout the process.
  • Answer ALL questions for EACH child.
  • Enter the appropriate clothing sizes for EACH child.
  • Enter 2 toy/gift ideas. ($50 or less)

2

Attend 1 of the 3 In- Person Verifications
Attend ONE of the three in-person events to complete the document verification. No children are allowed for this event. The in-person registration is mandatory.

You must bring the following:
  • Photo ID
  • Proof of residency in Hall County
  • Proof of guardianship (birth certificate, SS card)
  • Proof of income for all adults (w-2 or paystub)
  • Sizes of clothing for each child and 2 toy ideas $50 or less
2026 IN-PERSON REGISTRATION DATES:
  • Monday, October 19 | 5:30 - 8:00 PM | The HUB at Gainesville High School (831 Century Place, Gainesville, GA)
  • Tuesday, October 20 | 5:30 - 8:00 PM | The Gymnasium at the Butler Center (1300 Athens St, Gainesville, GA)
  • Wednesday, October 21 | 5:30 - 8:00 PM | The Gymnasium at the Butler Center (1300 Athens St, Gainesville, GA)

3

SELECTION & COMMUNICATION
If approved, the parent/guardian will receive an email by 12/1/2026 with the name of the agency assigned to assist your child(ren) and the next steps for gift pick-up. Please note that you cannot choose your agency and you MUST respond to the email to confirm your participation, or your spot will be forfeited. 
For more information about the overall application process or other questions, please contact Hall County Christmas Collaborative
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