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Calling All Businesses – Become a Drop Location!

We invite businesses in the Kelowna community to step up and become drop locations for our toy drive. It’s a wonderful way to get involved and make a meaningful impact this holiday season.

Collect toys from your patrons, customers, and employees, and be a beacon of hope for those less fortunate. These toys will bring warmth and joy to children’s hearts on Christmas morning.
If you’re a business that wants to become a drop location, please don’t hesitate to reach out and register. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, will make a difference.
Families in need of a little extra support this holiday season are encouraged to register with us. We understand that life can present challenges, and we’re here to ensure that every child experiences the magic of the holidays.

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Register to Volunteer

Join us in spreading joy this holiday season by volunteering with Kelowna Santa’s Little Helpers! Giving back is what our community is all about, and we need your help to ensure that every gift reaches those in need. Your time and effort can make a big difference!

Sign up to volunteer and be a part of the magic!

We would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who was involved in Kelowna Santas this year!

And that’s a wrap! We would like to thank everyone who has helped out with Kelowna Santas this year! Together we helped support over 400 families and 1,000 kids. Each year we are incredibly grateful for the help of our community and this year is no different.

TD bank is sponsoring Kelowna Santas for the 7th year in a row

We are celebrating Kelowna Santas’ 10th year of serving the community and TD bank’s 7th consecutive year of sponsoring the campaign. Kelowna Santas was launched almost a decade ago by Nikki and Jim Csek from KelownaNow. The initiative helps provide Christmas gifts to families in need across the Okanagan.

TD Bank generously sponsors and donates to Kelowna Santas once again

In the spirit of giving, we would like to thank TD Bank Group for once again demonstrating its commitment to the community by generously sponsoring Kelowna Santas for the eighth consecutive year.

Thank you again to Secure-Rite for sponsoring Kelowna Santa’s for a third year in a row!

Kelowna Santas is back again and ready to help as many families as possible during what is often a challenging time of year for some families. Kelowna Santas was created 10 years ago to help give toys and gifts to families in need and spread the Christmas spirit. The pandemic left many people jobless and struggling […]

Unwrapping Holiday Cheer and Community Spirit with Kelowna Santas

In the latest episode of Business Matters, presented by Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union, host Rob Cupello welcomes guests Stacey Vincent Marketing & Community Manager at Secure-Rite Mobile Storage, Indy Brar Sales Manager at Kelowna Toyota and Alexa Anderson, Operations Manager at NowMedia Group.

Kelowna Santas is back for its 10th year and looking for drop-off locations to collect toys

It’s that time of year again – Kelowna Santas is back, and this time celebrating its 10th year! Kelowna Santas is a volunteer-led initiative that helps give toys and gifts to less fortunate families and children across the Okanagan at Christmas. A special thank you again to our presenting sponsor for the third-year Kelowna Toyota! We greatly appreciate […]

Embrace the Spirit of Giving and join Kelowna Santas in Spreading Joy This Holiday Season!

‘Tis the season of generosity, and for the 11th consecutive year, Kelowna Santas is back spreading joy to families across the Okanagan during the holiday season. Kelowna Santas is a heartwarming initiative, dedicated to providing gifts for children aged 0-17, ensuring they experience the true magic of Christmas.

A Heartfelt Thank You from Kelowna Santas!

In the true spirit of the season, the collective generosity, dedication, and kindness of each individual involved have left an indelible mark, ensuring that no child in our community goes without this holiday season. This year, Kelowna Santas achieved record-breaking efficiency in wrapping gifts, thanks to the remarkable efforts of everyone involved.

Drop off gifts and bring joy to children across the Okanagan

The festive season is a time for joy, love, and generosity, and we’re thrilled to announce the return of Kelowna Santas, a program that’s been making a significant impact on families in need across the Okanagan for the last decade. We will be collecting toys and donations via drop locations which are scattered throughout Kelowna up […]

A Heartfelt Thank You from Kelowna Santas!

In the true spirit of the season, the collective generosity, dedication, and kindness of each individual involved have left an indelible mark, ensuring that no child in our community goes without this holiday season.

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Toy Suggestions

0-24 months
Soft & snuggly toys, stacking toys, block sets, balls, shape sorters, and teething toys.
2-4 years old
Jumbo puzzles, play-doh doodle mats, audiobook/storytellers, railroad sets, dress-up sets, dolls, crayons & colouring books, action figures.
5-7 years old
Craft kits, lite-Brite, Slime kit, first sport set (baseball + mitt, hockey stick + toy puck), junior board games, paper airplane kit, lego, musical instruments & Karaoke, remote control toys.
8-10 years old
Junior construction kits, junior chemistry sets, pottery wheel, nail stamper, wireless karaoke, notebooks, and coloured pens, tamagotchi Pix, card games, coding toys.
11-14 years old
Mini instant camera, toy drone, magic kit, bath bomb maker kit, reading tablets, temporary hair dyes/hair chalk, charms, and jewellery.
15-17 years old
Gift cards, spa kits, skincare/cosmetic sets, hair styling tools, purses, sports equipment, teen room deco, party games, beginner guitar/drum kit, electronic speakers, headphones, string lights, DIY craft kits.

Youth ages 14-17 are the most difficult to get gifts gathered for, so gifts for that age group are the most needed. Some gift ideas are Gift Cards, Clothing, Headphones, Electronics, Speakers, Hair Styling Tools (Curling Irons and Straighteners), Amazon Firestick or Google Chromecast. For more gift ideas, click here or donate below