Operation Santa Claus
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
Lexington Community FoundationGiving the Christmas spirit by collecting and distributing items to families in need
$13,186
raised by 39 people
$20,000 goal
MAKE CHRISTMAS BRIGHT!
The Lexington Optimist Club has coordinated Operation Santa Claus in Lexington for 39 years. This nondenominational program distributes new, unused items to families in need throughout the community.
Each year the program strives to serve 150 households - or approximately 350 kids - during the holiday season. Adult head-of-households are invited to choose two age-appropriate gifts per child. The items are wrapped by volunteers and become part of that family's Christmas celebration.
Optimist members are working to expand the outreach to include more than toys. With the donations received from Give BIG last year, blankets, mittens, and stocking caps were included in the distributions. The gratitude expressed was inspirational.
Help us provide children in need with the best Christmas possible!
Please support Operation Santa Claus.
For more information, contact Travis Maloley at (308) 325-6761.