There are so many ways to help plant seeds of hope! Whether you sponsor a child, donate, volunteer, or gather a group to serve, every act of kindness makes a meaningful difference for local families during the holiday season.
🎁 Sponsor a Child
Provide Christmas for one special child by purchasing items from their personalized wish list.
Each sponsor receives a child’s clothing sizes, shoe size, favorite color, interests, and wish list. Our goal is for every child to receive:
An outfit
Shoes
A warm coat or jacket
Pajamas
Socks and underwear
A special toy or gift from their wish list
👉 Click HERE to sign up. Your sponsored child’s information will be emailed to you around Thanksgiving.
🛍️ Purchase an Item from Our Amazon Wish List
Our Amazon Wish List contains carefully selected items that are distributed to Hope Tree families. Simply choose an item, and it can be shipped directly to the North Pole.
👉 Click HERE to visit the wish list.
❤️ Make a Tax-Deductible Donation
Every dollar makes a difference, and 100% of every donated dollar goes directly to Hope Tree families.
As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, your financial gift is tax-deductible.
There are several ways to donate:
Click HERE to donate via DonorBox. A tax receipt will automatically be emailed to you.
Send money via Zelle: "HopeTreeProject"
Mail a check payable to:
Hope Tree Project
3829 Arborway
Charlotte, NC 28211
Submit donation through a Charitable Giving Account. Our Tax ID (EIN): 99-3871864
🛒 Donate Gift Cards
Gift cards provide families with the flexibility to purchase groceries and other essential items during the holiday season.
We collect:
Food Lion gift cards
Walmart gift cards
Suggested amounts: $25–$50 per card
👉 Click HERE to sign up to bring a gift card or purchase gift cards directly through Food Lion and Walmart.
👥 Organize a Group Project
Looking for a meaningful service opportunity for your school, scout troop, sports team, church, neighborhood, or workplace?
We’d love to partner with your group! Some popular projects include assembling:
Snack bags
Cleaning supply kits
Hygiene kits
Feminine care kits
Gift wrap kits
Other much-needed supplies
Have another idea? We’d love to hear it! Contact us HERE!
✨ Become a VIP Elf
Help create the behind-the-scenes magic that makes Hope Tree Project possible!
VIP Elves volunteer in a variety of ways, including:
Preparing donations in Santa’s Workshop before Mingle Jingle
Leading activity stations during the Mingle Jingle celebration
Helping package gifts for families
Delivering gifts to participating schools before winter break
Many of these opportunities are perfect for tweens and teens looking to develop leadership skills while earning service hours.
Contact us HERE to become a VIP Elf!
Everyone Has Something to Give
Whether you donate one gift card, sponsor a child, volunteer for a few hours, or lead a community service project, you become part of something bigger.
Together, we’re planting seeds of hope that will continue to grow long after the holidays are over.