The Holiday Project

The Holiday Project Bringing the spirit of a holiday to people who otherwise would not have a celebration. Participation continued to expand.

The first Holiday Project Visit occurred on Christmas Day, 1973 when eight people joined together in San Francisco to visit patients at Laguna Honda Hospital. Afterwards, as the volunteers enjoyed lunch together, they decided, the following year, they would do it again and ask others to join them. For the next seven years, more and more people, in communities all over the United States joined in w

hat was then called The Holiday Hospital Project. In 1980, the Board of Directors decided to register as a 501(c)(3) non-profit called The Holiday Project. At the pinnacle of its growth, in the mid-80s, Holiday Project volunteers were organizing Visits in 36 states. On one Christmas Day, snow fell heavily in New York and some of the Visits had to be canceled. One large psychiatric institution asked The Holiday Project volunteers if they could come on another day, as their residents had few visitors and rarely received gifts. In February of that year, the first non-December Holiday Project Visit took place, on yet another snowy day, as volunteers took the NYC subway and trudged 1/2 mile through snow, carrying large black plastic garbage bags filled with more than 1,000 gifts. Thus began the tradition of Holiday Project volunteers visiting institutional residents on holidays other than Christmas and Chanukah. In the late 80’s and throughout the 90’s, more and more community groups began organizing visiting programs on their own and the number of individuals volunteering in nursing homes and hospitals increased dramatically. The Board of Directors of The Holiday Project decided to transform it’s function from program management and oversight (including statistical counting) to a more open-ended educational organization. Although national management still supported existing Holiday Project Chapters, the focus shifted to sharing programs and procedures with anyone who wanted information. In this, our 49th year operating as a non profit organization, The Holiday Project remains committed to ensuring that people all over the country, people of all ages, ethnic backgrounds and economic levels, have the opportunity to contribute to each other and share the spirit of a holiday though our program of volunteers visiting people in institutions.

Join us for one of our Springtime Visits! Learn more at holidayproject.net
03/06/2026

Join us for one of our Springtime Visits! Learn more at holidayproject.net

01/01/2026

✨ Thank You, Volunteers! ✨

Thank you to all who came out and made our Christmas events a success! This was made possible by the incredible volunteers who showed up with heart, compassion, and dedication. From the DC metropolitan area all the way to California, your support helped us create meaningful moments and spread joy to so many.

We are truly grateful to everyone who came out to serve, support, and make a difference. Because of you, this holiday season was brighter. ❤️ Visit the holiday project to stay up to date on events through out the year. Holidayproject.net.

12/23/2025

🎄 Give Back This Holiday Season! 🎄
This Christmas, let’s show our veterans some love. Join us as we provide companionship to those who have served our country. Your participation helps make the holidays brighter for our heroes! ❤️
👉 Get involved today: holidayproject.net

12/17/2025
12/15/2025

In Snoopy’s gentle presence, Christmas becomes a reminder that togetherness heals what loneliness cannot. 🎄✨ Surrounded by friends, warm lights, and the quiet hum of holiday comfort, Snoopy teaches that connection is the real heart of the season. ❤️ Each shared moment—whether laughter around a tree, a warm drink, or simple companionship—becomes a soft place for our hearts to rest. Snoopy shows that we don’t need to be perfect to belong; we just need to show up for each other. In the warmth of gathering, Christmas transforms from a date on the calendar into a feeling of being held, understood, and valued. Even the smallest gestures carry healing: a smile offered, a hand reaching out, the steady comfort of someone who stays. And through Snoopy’s peaceful spirit, we remember that the season’s real magic lies in the way we choose one another—over and over again.

🎄 Just Added! 🎄 Exciting news—new Christmas Day visits have just been added in Maryland and Texas! Don’t miss out on spr...
12/11/2025

🎄 Just Added! 🎄
Exciting news—new Christmas Day visits have just been added in Maryland and Texas! Don’t miss out on spreading holiday cheer.
Check out all the details on our website: www.holidayproject.net

12/02/2025

✨ It’s Giving Tuesday! ✨Holidayproject.net
Today is the perfect day to make a meaningful impact. Please consider donating to help support the elderly in our community. 💛

Your contribution is tax deductible and goes directly toward providing care, companionship, and essential support to seniors in need.

Every dollar makes a difference. Thank you for giving generously! 🙏💙

11/25/2025

🌟 Giving Tuesday 🌟
Help us bring joy and human connection to those who might spend the holidays alone.

Your support helps The Holiday Project share warmth, kindness, and presence where it’s needed most.

👉 Give today: holidayproject.net

💌 This Grandparents Week (Sept. 7-13th), let’s honor the love, wisdom, and warmth of older generations. For many seniors...
09/08/2025

💌 This Grandparents Week (Sept. 7-13th), let’s honor the love, wisdom, and warmth of older generations. For many seniors in nursing homes and care facilities, a simple visit, a heartfelt card, or a kind conversation can mean the world. 🌸

At The Holiday Project, we’re dedicated to making sure no one feels forgotten. Together, we can spread joy through small acts of kindness. 💕

👉 Read our latest blog for meaningful ways to connect this Grandparents Day:
🔗https://holidayproject.net/national-grandparents-week-ways-to-show-love-through-visits-cards/

📩 Get involved with us: Contact Us at [email protected]

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Alexandria, VA
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