Holidays can be a challenging time for many. But imagine the added stress of also trying to manage a housing or financial crisis. HFF families and staff work diligently to shield Columbus families and children from eviction, from entering a shelter, and especially from becoming homeless. Through our Holiday Joy! program, we look to lift up and empower our families during the winter season, regardless of their holiday affiliations and practices.

YOU can make a difference this holiday season by: 

Hosting a Toy Drive: Our Holiday Joy! program provides HFF program families with the opportunity to select age-appropriate toys and gifts for their children. We need Central Ohio companies, organizations, groups and families to help us fill our office with gifts for children of all ages. Click here to register your Holiday Toy Drive. Please plan to deliver your toys by December 13th.

Shopping our Amazon Wish List: You can bring joy and hope this holiday season by shopping from our HFF Holiday Wish List. This is a great alternative to hosting a toy drive. Your gifts will be shipped directly to us and made available for children and families enrolled in HFF programming. Click here to shop our 2024 Holiday Wish List. 

Volunteering: Individuals and small groups are needed on-site to assist with Holiday Joy! on weekdays, December 2nd - 23rd, as gift sorter/organizers, car loaders, gift wrappers and greeters! Click here to find volunteer opportunities. 

Monetary Donations: Always needed, always meaningful. Donations are applied to the areas of greatest need to help support our families. Click here to donate.

To learn more about these Holiday opportunities, or to arrange a drop-off, contact Jeanette Moore at jmoore@homeforfamilies.org.