Questions & answers
Good questions, quick answers
Don't see yours? Email us at director@givealittlechristmas.org.
For families
Who can apply?
Families across Middle Tennessee, with a focus in Wilson County, who are going through a hard year. Kids from birth to age 18 are included, teens too. You'll need to be able to pick up your gifts in Mt. Juliet.
When can I apply?
Applications open Sunday, November 1, and close Tuesday, December 15. If an emergency comes up after the deadline, send us a message.
How do I apply?
Use the application. You'll share each child's age and their letter to Santa, plus a few lines about your year.
Is everyone approved?
We can't approve every application. We check with other local charities so more families can be helped. If you need help we can't give, our More Help page lists other local groups.
Do you deliver?
Gifts are picked up in Mt. Juliet. We'll let you know the pick-up day and time.
Are the gifts wrapped?
No. We give you wrapping paper if you need it, so the gifts can go under the tree from Santa.
For givers and volunteers
How much does it cost to sponsor a child?
About $200 gives one child 4–5 gifts, including a wish from their own Santa letter. You can sponsor a family and shop yourself, or give online.
Is my gift tax-deductible?
Yes. Give A Little Christmas is a program of Artists For Community Transformation International, a registered 501(c)(3). Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Can I donate used toys?
We ask for new, unwrapped toys, so every child opens something brand new.
Where can I drop off toys?
Shiloh Music Center and Huntington Learning Center of Mt. Juliet take donations year-round, and our collection boxes go out at local businesses in November. Gifts are due by December 15.
Who is hardest to shop for?
Teenage boys, followed by babies and toddlers. If you're not sure what to buy, start there.
Can my kids volunteer with me?
Yes! Kids are welcome alongside their parents, and we sign off on student service hours, including TN Promise. Message us to be an elf.
Can I visit Santa's Workshop?
The Workshop is where our volunteers sort and pack gifts, so it isn't open to the public. Come see Santa and Mrs. Claus at one of our events instead.