Last year, we gave out over 2,000 holiday gifts to children. For many, this was their only wrapped present.

Believe it or not, the Holiday Gifts Program starts every summer, when the City Youth Now Gift Team begin holiday shopping. "It's never too early to start Christmas shopping when you have over two thousand kids to shop for!"

Then, a month before Christmas, the elves get busy. A dedicated team of volunteers show up every day at Juvenile Hall to individually wrap
each gift.

If you would like to organize a team of volunteers to wrap holiday gifts for a day, click here.

Dear Members of the Volunteer Auxiliary,

On behalf of the youth and staff at Juvenile Hall, I extend our warmest thoughts and gratitude for all your continual and selfless support. The Christmas gifts were a big hit! The kids really enjoyed receiving their own gifts. More so, the therapeutic benefits your presents provided were the real gift. Waking up in Juvenile Hall on Christmas morning can leave youth feeling lonely and depressed. Finding a hand-wrapped (thank you gift wrappers) package under the tree with their name on it let them know they were not forgotten and that someone cares.

Know that your hard work is appreciated. For all your tireless efforts, I thank you. God bless.

Sincerely,
Timothy Diestel
Director, Juvenile Hall