2024 Christmas WishList

Here is everything you need to know in order to adopt someone this holiday season.


1. click on the wishlist and scroll through to see what our guests are in need of.


(1a) No time to shop? You can donate online HERE and we will do the shopping for you!


2. Once you have chosen someone who has not already been adopted, send an email to

bradfordchristmaswishlist@gmail.com with your individual's number (or numbers if you're choosing more than one). Wait to hear confirmation before you shop!


3. Once you have a reply from our team, hit the mall or your apps and shop!


4. Wrap your gift and clearly label it with your adopted person's number written on it.


5. Drop your gift off to 177 Church St Bradford, between Dec 1st -11th 

at the Out of the Cold Cafe. We are open Mon to Sat 10am - 2pm.


6. On Saturday Dec 14th we will host all our guests for some Christmas fun as they come to pick up their gifts.  Watch your email and our social media and website for updates on how you have been a blessing to those in need this Christmas.



Thank you for caring for others this season!

2023 Stories

full circle

This year was special because one of our volunteers was actually a recipient of the Christmas Wishlist 10 years ago.  This person was blessed to now be in a place to give back when their family was helped by others when they needed it!

wish for santa

One family had their kids with them to pick up their gifts and when asked what the one little one hoped for they said all they wanted was to have dinner with Santa.  Seconds later Santa came outside and was able to share hot chocolate and a cookie with this little one.  Not sure who was more blessed, the child or Santa!

Local businesses

Bradford is blessed to have some incredibly generous businesses.  Sweet B's Bakery once again did cookies for everyone on the wishlist and Starbucks East and West provided the best hot chocolate all night. Plus Hillside Photography, Robin Evans, Morrison CPA, Chestnut Creek and so many others helped make Christmas wishes happen.

Schools

Over the last couple of years we have started having schools reach out to adopt whole families.  This year both St. Angela Merici and Holy Trinity adopt 28 families! It was incredible to see student's and their families' generosity. Thank you to all the teachers and staff who went beyond their jobs to make this happen!

The Most Wonderful Time of The Year

We were able to bless so many people this year because of an incredible team of volunteers, giving community members, businesses and churches who put others first! We had translators, organizers, gift carriers, parking attendants, a DJ, snack distributors, registration table volunteers, greeters and even Santa!


Scroll through the pictures to see some of the fun we had while distributing gifts on Sunday, Dec 10th 2023.


Thank you to everyone who gave.  We want to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!