Over 240 Agencies served in 2006!

The Family Giving Tree Holiday Program works with more than 250 Bay Area social service agencies. These agencies supply us with the name and wishes of the children they serve year-round. These are real children with real wishes,who would otherwise go without during the holidays. A wish card is printed for each child, detailing their age, gender, first name and their wish for a holiday gift.

Current Agencies

We help agencies from all over the Bay Area.  These include homeless shelters, community centers, rehabilitation houses, and other various non-profit organizations.  Follow this link for a list of registered agencies for the 2007 Holiday Program.

Thank You Letters

Thank you letters from the individuals we assist in our community remind us about the importance of giving.  Every year we receive letters from the people we help letting us know how this program has affected their lives in a positive way.  We recognize that most donors don't get a chance to see exactly where their gift goes, so we've collected some of these letters for you here. 

Pictures from Agencies

Most of our agenices organize parties for their clients.  This gives them a chance to get together and share in the holiday celebration.  With permission from those in the pictures, we posted some of them here.  The gifts YOU donate make these children happy all year!

Volunteer Opportunity

The Family Giving Tree needs passionate people who want to make a difference in our community. Help us stay in touch with the agencies and children we serve. If you would be interested in volunteering your time to meet with our agency contacts and ask them a couple of questions, let us know!

Info for Agencies

Announcements

Toy Recall

Our response to the recent recalls and resources you can use.

Important Dates

August - Registration Begins

October - Wishes DUE 10/15

November - Processing Fees DUE 10/31

Dec. 19th-21st - Gift PickUps

Once you register your agency with The Family Giving Tree, you will be responsible for a couple of very important things, so please read the Agency FAQ's and the application requirements carefully BEFORE submitting your application.

Resources for agencies looking for help this Holiday Season:

Agency FAQ's

Application Requirements

Terms and Conditions

Resources for registered agencies

 - shoe size chart

 - gift suggestions

 - wish collection form

Resources for individuals looking for help this Holiday Season:

Unfortunately, our programs do not work directly with individual familes. Please use the following sources to find help this Holiday Season:

United Way

(For Santa Clara County Dial 211)

List of currently registered agencies

Agencies sorted by city