The Holly Jolly Christmas Project is back for its fifth year, and we’d love your support as we continue our mission to spread holiday cheer and provide Christmas tree kits to kids and families in need throughout our community.

Each Christmas tree kit includes a pre-lit tree, ornaments, hooks, and a tree topper. It's everything a family needs to decorate their very own Christmas tree and create joyful memories that will last for years to come.

This project began after realizing that while many wonderful organizations provide meals and gifts during the holidays, many families didn’t have a Christmas tree to place those gifts under. We wanted to change that because every family deserves to experience a little Christmas magic at home.

Now in our fifth year, thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we’ve raised over $20,000 and provided more than 540 Christmas tree kits to families across 30 elementary schools in Omaha, Bellevue, Gretna, La Vista, Millard, Papillion, Elkhorn, and Council Bluffs.

Each year, we work closely with local school counselors and social workers to identify students and families who would most benefit from a little extra holiday joy. In early December, we deliver the Christmas tree kits directly to the schools just in time for the season to begin.

This project thrives because of people like you. Your kindness and generosity have helped hundreds of families experience the warmth and happiness that come from gathering around a beautifully decorated Christmas tree.

If you’d like to help us continue spreading that magic, donations are gratefully accepted through:

GoFundMe: The Holly Jolly Christmas Project 2025

Venmo: @HollyJollyChristmasProject

You can also follow our journey and see the difference your support makes on Facebook at: The Holly Jolly Christmas Project.

Your support, whether through donations, sharing our story, or simply cheering us on, means the world to us. It truly takes a village, and we are so thankful to have you as part of ours.

Wishing you and your loved ones a warm and joyful Christmas season!

With gratitude,

Angie Slaughter

Founder, The Holly Jolly Christmas Project