2026 - 8th Annual The Santa Cause Virtual Christmas Gift Drive - Fulfill Wishes - Help Us Be the Miracle!
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 30th to Dec 3rd
1. Shop the Christmas Wish List 🎁
Visit Olive Crest's 2026 Amazon Christmas List, select a gift, and purchase it online to help bring Christmas joy to a child in need.
🎁 SHOP THE SANTA'S 2026 CHRISTMAS GIFT LIST
🎁 GENERIC CHRISTMAS GIFT LIST
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.
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!
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 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 blessing of adoption, God has been working on my heart.
Our family's journey through 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!
Photos from Past Events
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