COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS SHOPPE
THE LARGEST TOY GIVE AWAY IN VENTURA COUNTY.
Community Christmas Shoppe is a holiday tradition in Ventura County. This event serves under-resourced families by providing toys for Christmas. We partner with local social service agencies to find families otherwise unable to afford Christmas presents for their children and invite them to “shop” for toys at no personal cost. While Community Christmas Shoppe is a fun and festive event for the whole family, our true mission is to provide families with a community of support that will outlast the holiday season.
After much consideration and prayer, we have made the decision to still host our Christmas Shoppe in compliance with COVID-19 regulations set by the state and the CDC. For more information on what we are doing to make this event safe (and fun!) for all who attend, please read our COVID Training Manual.
LOVING FAMILIES
Each year, 2,000 families are served through a Christmas Shoppe. Families are given tickets to attend through local social services agencies, schools, and churches.
GIVING GIFTS
Nearly 15,000 gifts are given away each year at our five shoppes. Parents can shop for gifts with their child’s wishes in mind, with a selection of items ranging from bicycles to books!
CREATING COMMUNITY
Hundreds of volunteers join in making this a fun and festive event for the families we serve! Volunteers assist with everything from helping families select toys, gift wrapping and more.
BUILDING SUPPORT
Families that come to a shoppe are assisted by volunteers that get to know them, pray with them, and help them connect to a church or a social service agency.
HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED:
SPONSOR A SHOPPE
A part of a church or business? Support your local Community Christmas Shoppe by pledging to be one of our 2020 sponsors!
DONATE A TOY
Donate a toy online! Visit our Amazon registry, select your gift, add your shoppe name in the “notes” section and ship to the ACTION VC office!
VOLUNTEER
Each Shoppe has a team of volunteers that make the event festive and fun! Sign ups for each shoppe open November 1st!