Jim & Heather Gills YMCA is getting a facelift! - More Details »
Holiday Hours: Christmas & New Year's - More Details »
Jim & Heather Gills YMCA is getting a facelift! - More Details »
Holiday Hours: Christmas & New Year's - More Details »
Embracing the true meaning of social responsibility, the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg is once again teaming up with our community in 2025 to bring the spirit of Christmas to nearly 400 families and nearly 1,000 children. For more than 30 years, the YMCA Neighbor to Neighbor Christmas Program has provided families in need with the joys of a traditional Christmas.
Join hundreds of donors, volunteers and staff to help provide the magic and nostalgia of the Christmas season to the children of our community.
Give the gift of your time - volunteer to help with tree delivery and shopping events.
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Help stock our toy room! Shop our online wishlists, or find a nearby toy box collection site.
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Help spread the word about this program and encourage others to help support our neighbors.
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Every dollar contributed directly benefits the children and families in the program.
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Community-minded businesses, organizations and individuals sponsor this program.
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Give the gift of your time - volunteer to help with tree delivery and shopping events.
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Volunteers will join YMCA staff members to deliver Christmas trees (if requested) directly to families’ doorsteps, along with all the necessary tree-trimming items and important information regarding toy shopping. This event takes place at Childs Park YMCA, Bardmoor YMCA and Speer YMCA.
Available Positions: Driver Elf, Navigator Elf (Detailed Descriptions)
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Adopted families will visit the YMCA to collect free toys from our shopping room. In addition, families will receive a youth programs voucher for each child. This event takes place at Childs Park YMCA.
Available Positions: Set-Up Elf, Shopping Elf, Table Showcase Elf, Clean-Up Elf, Shopping Spree Elf, Corporate Cheer Elf (Detailed Descriptions)
An all-ages Zumba® dance party in support of the YMCA Neighbor to Neighbor Christmas Program!
Jim & Heather Gills YMCA: Friday, Dec. 5, 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Speer YMCA: Saturday, Dec. 6, 10:20AM - 11:20AM
Bardmoor YMCA: Saturday, Dec. 6, 11:20AM - 12:20AM
Help stock our toy room by bringing a new, unwrapped toy for children ages 2 -12. Shop our online wishlists for ideas, or have a toy delivered straight to the YMCA. Monetary donations are also welcome. Every dollar contributed directly benefits the children and families.
This event is FREE and open to the public!
Help stock our toy room! Shop our online wishlists, or find a nearby toy collection site.
We've created online wishlists for the items and age groups needed the most. Shop online from anywhere, and items will be shipped directly to the Y.
Drop off new, unwrapped toys for children ages 2 - 12 at toy collection sites throughout our community.
Help spread the word about this program and encourage others to help support our neighbors.
As of July 1, 2025, Florida’s State Bill 700 restricts nonprofits from accepting donations from individuals or entities tied to certain foreign countries labeled “foreign sources of concern” (China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela under Maduro, and Syria).
By making a gift to the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, you certify that:
Thank you.
Every dollar contributed directly benefits the children and families in the program.
Interested in sponsoring this event?
Contact Michelle Curtis, Vice President of Philanthropy and Chief Development Officer,
at 727.895.9622 x2154 or [email protected].
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Please note that a copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free within the state (1-800-435-7352). Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state. Please refer to registration #CH2079. A professional solicitor has not been retained and the organization receives 100% of your contribution.
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