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):
Register Online – Complete the form below for each child in your household.
Provide Proof of Eligibility – Upload your ID and proof of income/benefits.
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.
Applications are open from November 5th to December 5th.
Because we believe that EVERY child deserves to have joy-filled, magical, holiday memories.
Parents or legal guardians of Tally area children who are receiving any form of public assistance are able to receive FREE holiday gifts for their children.
Unlike many nonprofits that distribute holiday gifts to disadvantaged children, Uplift allows parents to choose which toys and gifts they want to give their children and to give them to them however and whenever they choose. For last few years, parents were invited to come to our site and pick up donated toys and clothing. In an effort to keep our staff, volunteers and the families we serve safe during the pandemic, gift a Child Holiday Aid Program has gone digital! Now parents can register their children, upload proof of benefits, and pick up gifts at our assigned location.
