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Christmas Experience
Update for 2024
Unfortunately, we are unable to have Gift of Hope this year. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we hope we can bring Gift of Hope back in the near future. Below are some alternative options we encourage you to check out if you are in need of Christmas assistance this year.
Alternative Programs
Northern Valley Catholic Social Service (Adopt a family program)
10 Independence Circle
Chico, California 95973
(530) 345-1600
The churches that are part of this agency run the Adopt a Family program. Children and families in need can apply for free toys, food baskets, winter clothing, presents, and other items from the charity.
Salvation Army – Holiday Programs
567 E. 16th Street
Chico, CA 95928
Main phone - (530) 776-1009
Paradise Social Service Center
7015 Skyway.
(530) 872-7187.
A number of services are available in Butte County. There is an annual Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner in the community, including Chico and Paradise. Volunteers serve meals, pass out baskets of food, and give children small gifts, including from the Angel Tree Program.
Salvation Army Church Oroville
1640 Washington Avenue, Oroville, California 95966.
(530) 534-7155.
Toys For Tots (Butte County)
480 Notre Dame Boulevard
Butte College Skyway Center
Chico, California 95928
Primary phone: (530) 897-6236
The USMC partners with donors, charities, and individuals in the community. Together they collect unwrapped presents, gift cards, and toys and provide them to needy children.
About Gift of Hope
Since 2005, we have partnered with the local community to provide Christmas assistance to families in need in Butte County, California. Last year alone, with your support, we made Christmas happen for 1,557 underprivileged children, as well as give them each a free day pass to the Lights of Hope winter wonderland.