30+ Years of Holiday Joy​​

The Friends of the Homeless of the South Shore Christmas Shoppe & Giving Program helps more than 300 families and 600 children each year experience a brighter holiday season. We also provide gifts for unaccompanied teenagers who are without family during the holidays.

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How It Works

• Wish Lists Matched With Donors:
  Families from our shelters and partner agencies submit Wish Lists with sizes, ages, and gift ideas. Donors “adopt” a family, shop for their gifts, wrap them, and deliver them to the Shoppe.

• A Fully Stocked Giving Shoppe:
  Additional toys, clothing, and essentials from local drives help us support families who join the program late and still deserve a joyful holiday.

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Powered by Our Community

• Generous Donors:
  Individuals, families, schools, churches, businesses, and community groups adopt families, run drives, or provide gift cards and financial support.

• Dedicated Volunteers:
  Volunteers sort, organize, wrap, and prepare every bundle—ensuring each family receives their gifts with care and dignity.

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Making Christmas Wishes Come True

For more than three decades, hundreds of donors and volunteers have united to bring joy, hope, and generosity to families across the South Shore. 

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Please feel free to reach out to us for volunteer opportunities. ​