HOPE Center of Edmond’s Christmas Gift of HOPE Program is a sponsorship opportunity running from September through December annually, assisting families with gifts for their children and winter necessities over the holiday season.
Each year, with your help, we are able to give over 300 local families a merry Christmas.
SPONSOR A FAMILY
Applications open September 25-December 5, 2025
HOW DOES THE PROGRAM WORK?
Sponsors will be matched with a family who has contacted the HOPE Center to request assistance during the holiday season through our Christmas Program.
WHO WOULD I SPONSOR?
A family residing in the Edmond, OK area. Clients go through a screening process to determine eligibility for assistance. You may sponsor as an individual, family, business, church, school, Scout group, or any other organization. You may request the size of family and sponsor as many families as you wish.
WHAT IS REQUIRED TO SPONSOR?
We request that you provide at least one new gift for each child in the household, such as educational toys, books, games, etc. Warm clothing is always welcome and needed. Fresh food for a Christmas dinner is especially appreciated, as well as daily household necessities. Most importantly, the HOPE Center intends this program to offer a way for you to reach out to your community and help others.
ALTERNATIVE SUPPORT
Monetary donations are always welcome online or mailed in to PO Box 2915, Edmond, OK 73083. We have some cases that for a variety of reasons, may not be receptive to or available for sponsor contact. These donations may help with the purchase of winter coats, pay utility bills, or provide funds for another specific need during the holiday season, and would be greatly appreciated.
HOW DO I START?
- Download and fill out our sponsorship form
- Return form in person to 1251 N Broadway, Suite A, by mail to PO Box 2915, Edmond, OK 73083, or by email to our Christmas Coordinators below
OR
- Call the HOPE Center to fill out a form over the phone
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APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE
Applications open October 20-November 21, 2025
WHAT DO I NEED TO APPLY?
- Edmond or Arcadia, OK ZIP code. The ZIP codes we serve are 73034, 73013, 73003, 73007, 73025, and 73012.
- Proof of residence (Piece of mail with your current name and address)
- Photo ID
- Original Social Security cards for each child receiving assistance OR verification of school enrollment for each child
- A working email to communicate with our program coordinators and your sponsor
HOW DOES THE PROGRAM WORK?
Families will be matched with a sponsor who has contacted the HOPE Center to provide assistance during the holiday season through our Christmas Sponsorship Program.
WHAT ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED?
You will receive at least one new gift per child in your household. Gifts may include toys, clothing, and winter necessities correlating with your child’s listed age and interests. Wrapped gifts will be available for pickup at HOPE Center mid-December, or you may arrange a separate pickup time and location with your sponsor.
HOW DO I START?
- Fill out your information below to request a holiday assistance application
- The application, list of required documents, and a letter explaining the Christmas Program will be sent to the email you provide
- Once the completed application and ALL required documents are returned, you will receive a confirmation email from our Christmas Coordinators that you you have been enrolled in the program
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DONATE GIFTS
New toys, games, and gift cards for children up to age 17 can be dropped off at our donation center year round.
DONATE MONEY
Monetary donations will go towards winter necessities such as warm clothing, food for holiday meals, and payment for utility bills.
DONATE TIME
We can always use the help to put together and wrap each gift for the families in our program. Reach out to volunteer your time this holiday season.
“You feel a sense of belonging that you’re a part of the community just by someone reaching out and helping you.
“You feel a sense of belonging that you’re a part of the community just by someone reaching out and helping you.
HOPE Center is the group that brought Christmas to my family 19 years ago. They provided a lot of gifts and other services. In particular I got a doll house that I remember most of anything. And for a child, that lights up their day and is something they never forget.
We will be sponsoring children through the HOPE Center. So it’s a full circle of how you change one person’s life and that can triple just by you helping one child, one mother, or one family.”
—Jennifer Iwuchukwu
STREET ADDRESS
1251 N BROADWAY, SUITE A
EDMOND, OK 73034
MAILING ADDRESS
PO BOX 2915
EDMOND, OK 73083
OFFICE HOURS
MON-THU: 8:30 AM-4 PM
FRI: 8:30 AM-12 PM
SAT-SUN: CLOSED
DONATION HOURS
MON-THU: 8:30 AM-5 PM
FRI: 8:30 AM-4 PM
SAT: 10 AM-4 PM
SUN: CLOSED
