Operation Santa Claus

08/17/2026

☀️🎅 CHRISTMAS IN SUMMER?! YES, PLEASE! 🎄🌴

We may be enjoying the sunshine now, but we’re already getting ready to Light Up Our Town for Operation Santa Claus! ❤️✨

And this little fundraiser has already made a BIG difference in our community! ❤️

✨ Since starting Light Up Your Town in 2024, we have raised $1,217 for Operation Santa Claus!

🎁 That means YOU have helped us provide Christmas for 16 local children! 🎅❤️

We are incredibly thankful for everyone who has purchased luminaries, shared our posts, and supported this fundraiser over the last two years. Now, we’re ready to make 2026 our biggest year yet!

🕯️ Luminaries are just $1.00 each!
🎄 Display them outside your home on Christmas Eve and help us LIGHT UP OUR TOWN!

📅 ORDER DEADLINE: December 11, 2026

💰 Money is due when you submit your order.
Venmo: -Gundersen
Cash is also accepted.

📲 Ready to order?
Simply scan the QR code on the flyer or click this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuGs-p6FFuyreUHNobrUWR7Dl0QKJBQpK5JQcQiQtVP5dGPA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=104463307239060525935

☎️ Questions?
Call/Text Hayley Gundersen at 518-281-7800
or Beth Belair at 518-903-9150

Every $1 luminary adds another light to our community—and helps us support even more local children and families this Christmas. ❤️🎄

Please share this post with your friends, family, and neighbors and help us fill our community with lights on Christmas Eve! ✨🏠✨

🌴☀️ Enjoy the summer sunshine while we start dreaming about Christmas—and THANK YOU for continuing to help us Light Up Our Town for Operation Santa Claus! 🎅❤️

08/11/2026

We put up the Bat signal and our message was received. The 66' Batmobile will be at the race on Monday September 14th ( SBC's Heroes on Wheels to benefit Operation Santa Claus) at The Fun Spot for photo ops and...the Dark Knight might even make an appearance. A big shout out to James Cawley for making this happen! We encourage all participants and spectators to dress up as your favorite heroes! Must be 18+ to drive but kids of all ages can come watch and dress up! Bring the whole family to root on your favorite hero!!!

05/15/2026

Multiple ARCC Ambassadors welcomed Operation Santa Claus to the Chamber at a recent ARCC event, and presented President Todd Monahan, Vice President Christina Blanchard, Board Secretary Kasey Norton, and Board Member Brian Dray with a new member plaque. Thanks team! Operation Santa Claus works with local school districts and service providers to identify those in need. Nearly 2500 children receive gifts of food and clothing during the holiday season through their efforts each year. Learn more about their efforts on their website.

Pictured left to right: Andrea Harwood (Casa Bella Development), ARCC Director of Membership Development Ava Kanninen, Russ Antonacci (NBT Bank), Kasey Norton, Todd Monahan, Brian Dray, Christina Blanchard, Jennifer White (KeyBank), and Brooke Reynolds (Funky Solutions, LLC).

05/04/2026

We’re thrilled have recently become members of the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce, alongside so many other great business and nonprofits in our area!🎅🏼

Welcome to the ARCC - Operation Santa Claus

Operation Santa Claus has a mission to provide a brighter future for economically disadvantaged children from Warren, Washington, Northern Saratoga, Essex, and Hamilton counties through direct gifts of food and clothing during the holiday season. Working with local school districts and service providers to identify those in need, nearly 2500 children receive gifts of food and clothing during the holiday season. 🎄🎅