Ways to Give
Since 1993, Holiday Express has been bringing the gift of music, joy, and human connection to those who need it most. From developmental centers and veteran hospitals to homeless shelters and special needs schools, we ensure that no one feels forgotten during the holiday season. None of this would be possible without the generosity of people like you. By making a financial contribution or donating essential items, you help us deliver hope and happiness to thousands. Every gift makes a difference—because everyone deserves a little holiday magic.
“Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference.” — Kathy Calvin
Give
Your generosity helps fund our holiday events unforgettable moments for individuals facing hardship. Every dollar directly supports our mission, ensuring no one feels forgotten during the season of giving.
Donate Items
Individual gift bags are essential to each Holiday Express visit. In many instances , if not most, the gift bags we provide are the only gift our clients will receive during the holiday season. We provide thousands of them every year.
Adopt an Event
Sponser one of our Season of Giving Events! Your gift helps make these special celebrations possible, filling hearts with happiness and hope. As a supporter, we invite you and your guest to attend the celebration.
Sponsor Us
Become a sposor of one of our major fundraising events. As a sponsor, you’ll play a vital role in making these unforgettable celebrations possible while gaining meaningful recognition for your generosity.
Your Gift Makes a Difference
The places and people we visit, an underserved and isolated population, benefit greatly from the healing power of music and friendship. They receive very little or nothing, and we want them to know that they are important to us. To fulfill a need, individual gift bags are an essential part of each event. In many, if not most, instances, the gift bag they are given may be the only gift they will receive during the holiday season. To fill these gift bags, we rely on the generosity of the caring community.
A $25 donation
Provides hats for 20 adults with developmental disabilities. Their Holiday Express hats remind them that they are now part of our larger Holiday Express family all year long.
A $50 donation
Provides warm gloves, knit hats, and rain ponchos for 2 low-income families. This cold weather gear will protect parents and children from winter’s elements.
A $125 donation
Provides cuddly stuffed toys to 35 critically ill children living in a specialized hospital. These toys will give the children a warm friend to hug as they fall asleep each night.
A $250 donation
Provides complete gift bags – a duffle bag filled with essential items to 10 veterans. The gift of a knit hat, gloves, socks, washcloth, and toiletry kits will help them stay clean and warm long after the Holiday Express band has left.
A $500 donation
Provides 100 toiletry kits filled with toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, chapstick, soap, deodorant, and shampoo. These items are an important part of the 27,000 gift bags Holiday Express will hand out to each of our guests during the holiday season.
A $1,000 donation
Provides bus transportation for musicians and Holiday Express Elves to a long-term psychiatric center to visit critically ill patients. These visits give the patients an opportunity to socialize, dance, and something to look forward to all year round.