We are a IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated serving families living in the Woodburn area. We provide a hearty meal to local families and gifts to children 16 years old and younger in those families. High economic hardship challenges our local community and our organization assists those among us who need support most during the holiday season.
Love Santa, Inc began in 1990 as a handful of local business people saw a need in the community. The first year 25 children were helped. We have worked to continue the legacy started 30 years ago. Each year the board of Directors of Love Santa, Inc partner with multiple groups in the local area to provide support for local families. We work in cooperation with other organizations, including St. Vincent DePaul (St. Luke’s), Love Inc, Gervais Food Bank, and AWARE Food Bank. This ensures that the families we serve are receiving the help needed, while serving to minimize duplication.
Since 1990 we have incorporated and become recognized as a non-profit organization (93-1139857). The number of families we service has increased. We average more than 500 families, including about 1000 children, each year. We hold sign up sessions early in November and distribute to the families before Christmas each year.