Christmas in the Park

On Christmas Day 2009 some friends were driving downtown and decided to buy needed items and hand them out to folks who were living on the streets. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Now volunteers bring an assortment of new and gently used items to the park to help make Christmas Day something special for folks who might not otherwise receive special items. In turn, they serve people experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty. Setting up a free market full of new shoes, boots, backpacks, hand-warmers, hats, gloves, coats, clothing, hygiene items, cold weather sleeping bags, and MORE.

In 2023 250 volunteers served over 600 people at Christmas in the Park!

The event has grown from a few families setting up tables with an assortment of items to give away into a large free market shopping experience for our guests.

Want to participate?

  • You can donate items using our Amazon Wishlist

    • Men’s boots are especially needed, sizes 9-12

    • Used clothing (especially pants, especially sweatpants and shirts), coats, and shoes are also appreciated.

  • Make a Financial Contribution

  • Want to Volunteer on Christmas Day? Email our Director for more info.