2026 - 8th Annual The Santa Cause Virtual Christmas Gift Drive - Fulfill Wishes - Be the Miracle!
Updated: 2 days ago
Join Us in Bringing Christmas Joy to Children
and Families in Need!
"It is more blessed to give than to receive." – Acts 20:35
Christmas is a season of giving, but for many children in foster care and families facing difficult circumstances, the holidays can be especially challenging.
For many years, our family, friends, clients, and business associates have come together to support Olive Crest and help make Christmas special for children and families in need.
This year, we're doing something a little different! We're taking our 2026 Christmas Gift Drive virtual - making it easier for everyone to participate, no matter where you live.
Through The Santa Cause & Santa Crew, we're excited to continue supporting Olive Crest's annual Be the Miracle Christmas campaign.
🎁 Help Us Bring Christmas Joy to Children!
🎄 How to Participate
Olive Crest's greatest need for 2026 is toys and gifts for children and youth ages 0–18. Gift Deadline - Nov 29th to Dec 2nd
1. Shop the Olive Crest Christmas Gift List to Fulfill Specific Wishes for Children 🎁
Visit The Olive Crest Christmas List, select a gift, and purchase it online to help bring Christmas joy to a child in need. 🎁 SHOP OLIVE CREST CHRISTMAS GIFT WISH LIST 🎁 GENERIC CHRISTMAS GIFT LIST 🎁 Gift Cards Needed
$10 and $15 fast food cards: Starbucks, In n Out, Chick fil A, Chipotle, Taco Bell, McDonald's, Canes, Yogurtland, Subway, etc.
Grocery cards: Ralph's, Stater Bros, Trader Joe's, Albertsons, etc.
Movie tickets/gift cards - $25 or more
Target gift cards - especially $50 and $25's
Visa gift cards are always great too!
2. Ship Your Gift 📦
Follow the shipping instructions provided through Olive Crest's Amazon Wish List to have your gift delivered to the designated location. Purchase and Drop-off Your Gifts or Gift Cards 📦
DROP OFF LOCATIONS - Gift Deadline - Nov 29th to Dec 2nd Calvary Chapel Beachside
19400 Beach Blvd Unit 26, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Sunday from 8 - 11 AM or Wednesday from 7 - 8pm
(714) 465-3000 - Call for additional availability TechHeights http://www.techheights.com 250 Commerce, Ste 220, Irvine, CA 92602
Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
3. Spread the Joy! ❤️
Share our Christmas Gift Drive with your friends, family, coworkers, and social media community. The more people we reach, the more children we can help!
If you purchased a gift and ship it, please email me and let me know - darryl@thesantas.com
4. Shop the Santa Crew Collection! 👕
Show your support for The Santa Cause by shopping our Santa Crew shirts, hoodies, and merchandise. Every purchase helps spread our message of kindness, generosity, and giving 365 days a year. A portion of the proceeds also helps support Olive Crest and its mission of helping children and families in need.
It's more than merchandise. It's a message and a mission!
Why The Santa Cause Is Personal to Me
Each Christmas, Olive Crest collects more than 10,000 toys and gifts to help children experience the joy of Christmas. These gifts help stock Olive Crest's Christmas Store, where foster parents, caregivers, and families can personally select gifts for their children.
This allows families to participate in the Christmas experience with dignity while helping ensure children feel loved and remembered. And you can help without ever leaving your home! For many children and youth, Christmas has not always been a time of joy. Some have never known the comfort of a loving home, the excitement of decorating a Christmas tree, or the simple joy of opening a gift chosen just for them. Because of your generosity, Olive Crest collects more than 10,000 toys and gifts each Christmas to make sure every Olive Crest child experiences the magic of Christmas. You can help make Christmas more than a holiday. Be the miracle and help make it a moment of joy, belonging, and hope that a child will remember.
For those who don't know me, my name is Darryl Santa.
Yes, Santa really is my last name! You might think that growing up with the last name Santa meant Christmas was always my favorite time of year.
The truth is, it wasn't.
Like many families, mine was impacted by drugs and alcohol. The holidays were often filled with stress, disappointment, and pain rather than joy and celebration. But through my faith, life's experiences, and the blessings of fostering and adoption, God has transformed my heart.
Our family's journey through fostering, adoption and our relationship with Olive Crest have shown me firsthand how much of a difference people can make in the lives of children and families.
Over the years, I've come to realize something important. Joy isn't simply something we find. It's something we create.
Through kindness.
Through generosity.
Through helping others.
That's the heart behind The Santa Cause.
And while Christmas is a wonderful time to give, I believe we should strive to live that spirit of giving 365 days a year. "It is more blessed to give than to receive." – Acts 20:35
Join the Santa Crew – Spread Joy 365 Days a Year!
You don't need to have a white beard or have the last name Santa to make a difference!
Whether you purchase one toy, sponsor a Christmas wish, buy Santa Crew merchandise, make a donation, or simply share this campaign with others, you can help make a difference.
Our mission is simple:
❤️ LIVE IT – Show kindness and spread joy.
👕 WEAR IT – Support the mission through Santa Crew merchandise.
📸 SHARE IT – Inspire others to make a difference.
Together, we can help make Christmas a little brighter for children and families who need it most.
Thank you to everyone who has supported our Christmas Gift Drives over the years. Your generosity has made these events possible, and I hope you'll join us again in 2026!
Merry Christmas, and God bless!
Darryl Santa
Founder, The Santa Cause & Santa Crew
Faith • Family • Community • Giving
It's Not About Santa Claus. It's About THE SANTA CAUSE!
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