Holiday Giving
Bringing Hope During the Holiday Season
The Holiday Giving Program helps children and families experience the joy of the holiday season through community generosity and compassion.
Whether providing Thanksgiving meals or Christmas gifts, our goal is to ensure families feel supported during times that should be filled with hope and celebration.
Our Holiday Programs
🦃 Thanksgiving Meal Assistance
🎁 Holiday Gift Assistance (when available)
❤️ Holiday Family Support
🤝 Seasonal Community Giving
Who We Help
Individuals and families experiencing financial hardship who may need additional support during the holiday season. Priority and eligibility may vary by program, available resources, donations, and household circumstances.
What We Provide
Holiday assistance may include:
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Thanksgiving meal support
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Grocery gift cards when available
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Holiday gifts when available
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Seasonal essential items
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Family sponsorship opportunities
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Referrals to additional community resources
Eligibility
Eligibility varies by holiday program. Applicants may be asked to provide household information, information about children or dependents receiving assistance, and details regarding their current need. Assistance is based on available funding, donations, and program capacity.
Holiday Programs / Current Status
🦃 Thanksgiving Assistance — 2026
Applications close November 1, 2026, or earlier if program capacity is reached.
Application Required • Limited to 12 Applications
Brighter Future Community Foundation, Inc. will provide Thanksgiving meal assistance to up to 10 households in Aurora and Denver. Additional households may be served if more donations are received.
Applications are reviewed to help ensure limited resources are directed to households experiencing genuine need. Submission of an application does not guarantee assistance. Households will be notified if approved.
Service Area: Denver and Aurora
Distribution: Home delivery for approved households.
🎄 Christmas/Holiday Assistance — 2026
Program details and application dates will be announced as resources and partnerships are confirmed.
Who We Help
Individuals and families experiencing financial hardship who may need additional support during the holiday season.
Priority and eligibility may vary based on the specific holiday program, household need, available resources, donations, and program capacity.
What We Provide
Holiday assistance may include:
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Thanksgiving meal assistance
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Grocery gift cards when available
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Holiday gifts when available
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Seasonal essential items
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Family sponsorship support when available
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Referrals to community resources and partner organizations
Eligibility
Eligibility varies depending on the specific holiday program and available resources.
Individuals and families may be asked to provide:
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Basic household information
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Number and ages of children or dependents, when applicable
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Information about the assistance being requested
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Any additional information needed to determine program eligibility
Assistance is not guaranteed and is based on available funding, donations, program capacity, and community resources.
How You Can Help
How You Can Help
Community support makes our holiday programs possible. Individuals, businesses, and community partners can help by:
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Sponsoring a household
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Donating food or grocery gift cards
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Donating holiday gifts when requested
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Making a financial contribution
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Volunteering with seasonal programs
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Becoming a Community Partner