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The Union County Christmas Bureau is a community-powered program led by dedicated staff, supported by generous donors, and made possible through the time and compassion of volunteers.
Together, they help ensure families in need can experience the joy of the holiday season with gifts and food for their tables.
The 2025 Christmas Bureau season has officially come to a close.
2025 Christmas Bureau Efforts
In 2025, the Christmas Bureau served 1,895 individuals, worked with more than 100 community partners and sponsors, and distributed more than 21,000 gifts and food to make Christmas special for Union County children and seniors in need.
Ways to Help
Volunteer
Become one of the hundreds of individuals, groups and families that come together to help local families in need during the Christmas season.
To learn more about volunteer opportunities, visit our CERVIS page.
Embrace the spirit of giving this holiday season by sponsoring a family through Project E.L.F (Empowering Local Families).
- The Family Sponsor application has closed for the 2025 season.
Team up with your colleagues, business, church, or civic organization.
Host a Drive: Collect gift items or food for children of all ages.
Fill a Stocking: Create small bundles of joy and provide pre-filled stockings for families!
The Toys for Tots Program annually collects new, unwrapped toys from October through December in close partnership with the Union County Christmas Bureau.
Partner with Toys for Tots to become a local toy drop site! All donations collected are distributed to local families in need.
To request a box for your community, email Bob Griffin.