Holiday Aid Program

-Parent Sign Up

Since 2018, Uplift has been committed to supporting parents and guardians who may be struggling financially during the holidays. Through our Gift a Child program, families can receive holiday gifts valued between $75–$250 per child at no cost.

Our goal is simple: to help ease your financial burdens, so you can focus on your family’s needs and enjoy the holidays without added stress.

We want to relieve some of your financial worries this holiday season.

How It Works (clear and short):

  1. Register Online – Complete the form below for each child in your household.

  2. Provide Proof of Eligibility – Upload your ID and proof of income/benefits.

  3. Gift Pickup – Approved families will be contacted with pickup location, date, and time.

Parents get to choose gift items for their children, and you may give them however and whenever you choose.

Eligibility Requirements:
Parents or legal guardians of children in the Tallahassee area may apply if they are currently receiving any form of public assistance.

Acceptable Proof of Benefits or Income includes (upload required):

  • Last pay stub (if employed)

  • Medicaid / SNAP eligibility letter

  • Notice of Eligibility Decision

  • CAPS (Childcare and Parent Services) Certificate

  • SSI/Disability income verification

  • SSI Benefits Verification

📌 Documents must be current, show the parent/guardian and child’s name, and be uploaded as a PDF when completing the form.

“I am a single of two girls,I work at Waffle House . I dont make alot of money. I have rent, light bill, car note and phone to pay.I just cant afford to buy Christmas presents, Uplift made my kids so happy and I am so thankful for the gifts during this holiday season”

— STACEY BUSH

Help light up the holiday season. Uplift helps families gift Tallahassee’s kids every holiday season.

Want to bring holiday smiles?
Want to spread holiday cheer?

Volunteers can sign up to help us distribute gifts and support families during the holiday season.