Annual Holiday Gift Drive
Together, we have brought joy, comfort, and hope to thousands of children and their families, building a legacy of compassion that continues to grow with every holiday season.
The Annual Gift Drive Began With One Simple Act of Kindness…
Before Carabetta Cares was established, Anna Carabetta personally purchased holiday gifts for local children, believing every child deserved to experience the joy and excitement of the holiday season. What started as a small tradition has since grown into a community-wide initiative that touches the lives of children and families throughout our region.
Today, we partner with local schools to identify children of all ages who could benefit from a little extra support during the holidays. Rather than providing generic gifts, students create personalized wish lists filled with items that would truly make a difference in their lives.
Through the incredible generosity of our community, we work to fulfill as many of these wishes as possible. Schools such as Lincoln Middle School and Casimir Pulaski School have partnered with us to help ensure students receive the items they've requested, creating moments of joy while also providing practical essentials that support them throughout the year.
Our Holiday Toy Drive is about so much more than gifts. It's about preserving childhood joy, easing the burden on families, and reminding every child that an entire community believes in them.
Be Part of the Magic
Whether you sponsor a child's wish list, donate items, volunteer your time, or become a community partner, you have the opportunity to make the holidays brighter for a child who needs it most.
Because sometimes the smallest gift can become a memory that lasts a lifetime.
The program operates under the strategic oversight of our Chairperson, Cristina Carabetta.
