Michael J McGowan Foundation

12/29/2025

12/29/2025

Let’s Give Next Year a Magical Head Start! 🥂✨
The year-end clock is ticking, and we are officially in the most critical 72 hours for community generosity. As we wrap up 2025, your Heartfelt Generosity can do more than just finish the year strong—it can ignite a head start on the Community Magic we have planned for 2026.
Every gift made before the ball drops on New Year’s Eve goes directly toward delivering Joy. Why wait for the new year to make a difference?
Sustainable Support: Start a Recurring Gift today to provide Sustainable Support all year long.
Tax Benefits: All donations made by midnight on December 31st are tax-deductible for your 2025 filing.
Only 3 days left to secure your impact for this year and beyond. Let's make every moment count!
"Joy, One Stocking at a Time."

12/29/2025

We are deeply honored to present a special collection of prints donated by Peggy Abrams, the beloved American painter and watercolorist ( And grandmother of our own elf, Pax Abrams). Peggy, who began her professional career at age 51, became a world-renowned artist whose work captured the timeless warmth of the human spirit.

Now, her artistic legacy is helping us fuel a bold new vision for Collin County, Texas and beyond. 100% of the proceeds from this collection go directly toward our 2026 Expansion Goals. When you purchase a Peggy Abrams print, you are helping us:

Wipe Out School Lunch Debt: Ensuring children in our lower-income schools can eat without the burden of unpaid balances.

Fill University Food Pantries: Supporting local college students who face food insecurity during the summer months when traditional support is scarce.

Stock Teacher Supply Shelves: Providing essential classroom materials for educators in underserved districts so they don't have to pay out-of-pocket.

Empower Special Education: Funding scholarships for the next generation of aspiring special needs educators.

Prepare for 2026: Laying the groundwork for our next massive "Santa’s Stockings" delivery to our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

Community Magic isn’t just for one day—it’s a year-round commitment. By bringing a piece of Peggy’s beautiful work into your home, you are transforming holiday joy into long-term community empowerment.

If you would like one of these wonderful prints, please check out your ebay store, where 100% of sales go to benefit our charity.
https://www.ebay.com/usr/santas_stockings

12/20/2025

Want to be part of something truly special this Christmas? Today is your absolute last chance to contribute and ensure our beloved gift stockings are fully funded and ready for delivery to our homeless friends on Christmas Day.

These aren't just stockings; they're lifelines of warmth, comfort, and connection during a tough season. From essential toiletries to a festive treat, each item is carefully chosen to bring a spark of happiness. Help us cross the finish line!

Final opportunity to give: https://www.santas-stockings.org

12/04/2025

Mrs. Claus has finished another's stockings. All of the patchwork fabric are from leftover over theater projects and things the elves have made. Please share as we all need some happiness this holiday season.

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Handmade Quilted patchwork xmas stocking at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

12/04/2025

Hey everyone it's Mrs. Claus. While Santa has been busy with the reindeer and other preparations, I got out my sewing machine and left over fabric from all the beautiful things the elves have made, and started making special stockings.
Bidding starts at $20 with a buy it bow price of $20 usd. And yes Mrs. Claus will ship internationally.

There is one other special option. You can buy the stocking and donate it to Santa to fill for some special kids. Every little bit helps.

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Handmade Quilted Stocking at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

11/25/2025

Please donate to help us raise funds to provide stockings to those in need of a little joy this holiday season.

11/24/2025

Sometimes you have to relax

11/13/2025

Do we have any "One Piece" Fans out there? If so, generously donate by Baugh, we have a SIGNED poster and Funko Pop! of Jinbe . Help spread more joy this year by helping a charity and getting something special for that One Piece fan in your life.

Funko Pop!

11/13/2025

It's Mrs. Claus, and I have posted up a couple more items today. One of them is "It's a Funny Story". This was wonderfully donated by its publisher. You want something fun to play with the family, after the young ones head off to bed, and the hot toddies are flowing. This would certainly make for a wonderful story for you, your friends, and your family. Remember, 100% of profits from these auctions go to fund the purchase of items for the stockings.

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for It's Kind of a Funny Story with 3 expanion packs at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!