About JCI Santa's Helpers
What is Santa's Helpers?
Santa's Helpers is a holiday toy drive and family experience coordinated by JCI Santa Clarita - a membership-based nonprofit in the Santa Clarita benefiting underprivileged children (newborn to 18 years) in the Santa Clarita Valley.
With support of local businesses and community members, the Jaycees (as JCI Santa Clarita members are more affectionately known) collect, sort, and wrap toys collected. On a very special Saturday in December, the children and their families then get a memorable holiday experience where they can open gifts, enjoy activities with family, and experience a little holiday magic!
How it Started
Santa’s Helpers started in 1999 with the simple goal of providing presents to underprivileged children in the Santa Clarita Valley on Christmas Eve. A toy drive was held and the children wrote their letters to Santa. Then, the Jaycees (as JCI Santa Clarita members are more affectionately known) would read and decide which kids would receive the toys. On Christmas Eve, Santa and his elves would deliver these toys to each child at their home.
The project has expanded significantly since then. In 2022, we provided gifts for over 700 children.
In 2023, the Santa's Helpers project will be 25 years old and making it the longest running project for JCI Santa Clarita.
About JCI Santa Clarita
Junior Chamber International (JCI) Santa Clarita is the premier membership-based nonprofit organization of young active citizens between the ages of 21-40. The Jaycees, as JCI Santa Clarita members are more affectionately known, are dedicated to creating positive change in their communities. We believe that to improve the world around us - we must also work to improve our selves. Our members are provided with a variety of development opportunities - many of which also benefit the community.
To learn more visit: jcisantaclarita.org