Happy Holidays
Make the Season Bright for Everstand Youth and Families
At Everstand, we believe that every child deserves moments of joy, connection, and belonging—especially during the holiday season. Throughout the year, we provide enriching experiences for the youth in our care, but it’s the kindness of supporters like YOU that makes the holidays truly magical. Your generosity creates lasting memories and reminds our youth and families that they are not alone.
There are many meaningful ways to spread cheer this holiday season—whether through monetary gifts, sponsoring wish lists, or shopping for special items. However you choose to give, know that your support will bring hope, joy, and connection to a child who needs it most.
Christmas Gift Sponsorship
Every child at Everstand thoughtfully creates a holiday wish list, totaling approximately $100. When you sponsor a wish list, your contribution allows us to purchase exactly what a child has requested, giving them a sense of joy and belonging. Monetary gifts are needed by Friday, December 6, 2024. You can donate online or mail checks to:
Everstand
Attention: Development Office
3300 Gaither Road
Baltimore, MD 21244
Please write "Christmas Drive" in the memo line.
Christmas Gift Shopping
For those who love the joy of shopping, we can provide a child’s or living unit’s specific wish list! But hurry—this is one of our most popular programs, and wish lists are claimed quickly.
Request a wish list by emailing Phillip Foster at pfoster@everstand.org by Friday, November 15, 2024. All gifts must be delivered to Everstand between Monday, December 2, 2024 and Friday, December 13th, 2024. Full shopping and drop-off instructions will be provided when you receive your list.
Everstand Christmas Store
At our annual Christmas Store, youth shop for gifts to give their loved ones—creating moments of connection, joy, and pride. This event allows our youth to experience the joy of giving, even if they don’t live with their families full-time. The store also provides gifts to families who may not otherwise afford them.
You can shop our Amazon Wish List, and your purchases will be sent directly to our team for distribution!
Other Ways to Help
Not sure which option is the best fit for you? There are still plenty of ways to help meet the needs of our youth and families this holiday season.
Shop our Amazon Christmas Wish List to help supplement wish lists and the Christmas Store.
Host an Everstand Speaker at your next event! Church congregations, community groups, or businesses can request a staff member or volunteer to share our mission and stories of impact.
Request a Campus Tour to hear more about our programs and services!
Join the Everstand Volunteer Corps by completing our Volunteer Interest Form—you’ll receive updates on holiday volunteer opportunities and more!
From the Bottom of Our Hearts—Thank You
Your kindness brings joy to those who need it most. Every gift, big or small, helps brighten the holidays and builds a sense of hope that lasts all year. All donations to Everstand are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Any funds raised beyond what is needed will be used where they are most needed to continue supporting our programs.
If you have any questions or want to become a sponsoring partner, please contact:
Phillip X. Foster, Volunteer Engagement Manager
pfoster@everstand.org | (410) 922-2100 x5119
Together, we can make hearts fuller and homes brighter this holiday season—one gift, one family, and one act of kindness at a time. Thank you for helping us enrich communities, one family at a time!