Holiday of Hope 2026
Give hope. Share joy. Our fifth annual toy drive — RSVP to attend, bring a toy, volunteer, or become a sponsor. Every neighbor is welcome.
Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM · San Antonio, Texas
A Day of Community & Holiday Joy
Holiday of Hope brings our community together for an afternoon of connection, generosity, and holiday cheer. It's a chance for neighbors to meet, for kids to pick out something special, and for the people who support Helen's Project year-round to celebrate together.
Every toy collected goes directly to children and families connected to Helen's Project programs. Every RSVP helps make the day possible — whether you're attending, bringing a toy, volunteering your time, or sponsoring the event.
New, unwrapped toys bring joy and share hope.
However you show up, it helps.
Attend
RSVP and join us for the afternoon — bring the family.
Donate a Toy
Bring one at registration, or let us know you're contributing.
Volunteer
Help us set up, check people in, or run an activity table.
Sponsor
Support the event as a community partner or sponsor.
Good to know before you register.
How do I register my family?
Use Register Your Family in the registration section below. One form covers both — it signs your children up for holiday gifts and tells us you’re coming.
It’s for children from newborn through age 17 and there’s no cost. Have your address and each child’s age ready; it takes about five minutes. We ask for ages so gifts are right for each child.
What toys are accepted?
New, unwrapped toys for children and teens of any age. Not sure what to bring? A gift card works too.
Can I bring multiple toys?
Yes — bring as many as you’d like. Let us know roughly how many when you register, so we can plan for the day.
Is there a cost to register?
Registration has no cost, for either route. Toys are welcomed and appreciated, but they’re not required to attend.
Vendor booths and sponsorships are the only paid options, and both are optional ways to support the day.
Can children attend?
Yes — this event is for the whole family. Kids are welcome and encouraged to join.
Give the Gift of Care This Season
A Helen's Project gift card covers a session with one of our clinicians, in person or by telehealth. It's a holiday gift that says you're in their corner, and they can use it whenever they're ready.
Choose an amount
- $25
- $35
- $65
- $130
- $260
To use it, they contact our team with their gift code, and we book them with the clinician who fits them.
Want to Sponsor Holiday of Hope?
Sponsorships help cover the cost of the event and let us reach more families this season. If your business or organization wants to get involved, we'd love to hear from you.
Become a Sponsor
Pick how you'll join us.
Three ways to be part of Holiday of Hope. Choose the one that fits — most take about a minute.
Register Your Family
No cost · Newborn to 17
Register your children for holiday gifts and let us know you’re joining us. Have your address and each child’s age to hand — it takes about five minutes.
Register My FamilySponsor
Scoped to your budget
Back the event as a business or community partner — you can sponsor a specific piece of the day, like Santa. Sponsors are recognized on the day and here on this page.
Become a SponsorVendor
From $50 per booth
Bring your business to the event. Booths are priced by organization type, and you can donate toys instead of paying. Logos and promo materials are due October 5.
Reserve a BoothJust want to give instead? Make a donation or send someone the Gift of Care