The Santa Club 2025

Every year, hundreds of families across Auckland face Christmas with more stress than joy. For many, the pressure of simply keeping the lights on and food on the table means Christmas gifts just aren’t an option.

At Nurturing Families, we believe every child deserves to feel seen, valued and excited at Christmas – no matter what their family is going through. Our Santa Club connects generous volunteers (“Santas”) with children who have been referred by agencies such as Police, Plunket, Women’s Refuge, WINZ and social workers across Auckland.

But even with hundreds of Santas, we still have families who urgently need support, and we still need to cover the cost of delivering Christmas safely and with dignity.

This Givealittle page helps us fill the gaps, ensuring no child misses out. Your donation helps us purchase gifts for children who haven’t been matched, cover wrapping and delivery costs, and support our tiny team to get thousands of gifts out the door before Christmas.

Every gift is personalised, thoughtful, and chosen with care. Every family walks away with dignity, relief and excitement rather than shame or stress.

If you’re able, we’d love your help to make sure every child referred to us receives the magic and joy they deserve this Christmas. 🎄❤️

Thank you for helping us bring hope to homes that need it most.